Re: Newbie Advice needed

["brobin" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As the center of all things electrical, the service panel is the desired
location and will provide the best result. However, any 220 volt location
will suffice and should work almost as well as the service panel location.

"Free" <Free-spam-me-not@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I am not an EE, a working electrician, and I obviously don't do this
> for a living, but I do have some clue as to what is in a panel.  Once
> upon a time, I added a breaker for my pool lights and - surprise! - no
> one has been electrocuted in the pool :).
>
> So, I am willing and (minimally) able to install the repeater at the
> main panel.  Is your preference for the main panel because of
> performance or efficacy, or just because it is a cleaner and more
> professional approach?  I ask because behind-the-stove is actually
> much more convenient and physically accessible.
>
> "Robert L. Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> Thank you, Mr. Bass.
>>
>>You're welcome.  As to the question of whether to DIY or hire an
>>electrician, I disagree with some of the other gentleman.  These devices
>>are
>>neither compex not difficult to install.  You DO need to exercise extreme
>>care installing anything high voltage but with a little patience you can
>>quickly learn how to do it safely.
>>
>>IME the best place for a signal bridge or repeater is at the breaker
>>panel.
>>I'm not fond of installing system components behind the electric stove or
>>clothes dryer.  Besides, most of the time it's easier at the panel box.  I
>>would install the bridge in a small junction box or auxiliary cabinet
>>connected directly to the breaker panel via a short length of EMT.
>>
>>Due to the variety of devices and breaker panels I won't go into detail on
>>the operation here.  Study the instructions sent with the device; spend an
>>hour at the library reading one of the DIY guides to installing or
>>servicing
>>a breaker panel and you'll be on your way.
>>
>>Whatever you do, be sure you throw the main breaker off before you even
>>remove the cover.  Note that in many panels there are live connections
>>even
>>after you turn off the main breaker so be careful what you touch.
>>
>>If you're uncomfortable doing this sort of thing by all means hire a pro.
>>But if you like to tinker and don't mind spending a little time learning
>>the
>>ropes you'll save a little money and gain a little knowledge.
>