My main room has two entrances, code says both must have light switches. I am putting in two ceiling fan/light combo units.
I would prefer variable fan and light control on one side with on off switches for both on the other in single gang boxes.

I am having trouble finding switches that can do this.
Most can not handle 2 fans (low amps) or can handle the fans but are not "3-way"'s. The Lutron MA-LFQ looked promising until you see the amperage, something like that but stronger is just what i am after. I don't need remotes or the like.

Alternately i could go with variable fan in one location and lights from both to satisfy code. But the switches problem still exists.

I Call Lutron and they said their product lines do not have anything that can do both. Aslo said Wiring it could be tough.

Is there a reason this should not be done? Most of the people/places (5 or 6) i called said they never heard of anyone doing this before, i find that mind boggling that its not a more common request.

There is no issue with wall being in the way, i have none just now.

Other questions, less pressing.

I have read whole house suppression is good so i bought a Square D SDSB1175C. I was a little annoyed to find the installation manual is quite ambiguous about what size breaker to run it on. After reading online people said 20 or 30 amp beakers, so i threw it on a 30.

30 seems small to me I assumed 40 or 50. Why don't they say isn't this the type of thing that should be in a installation guide? should i change to a different breaker size? I thought i would want it higher so it could take more shock before tripping...once tripped its not much use and if i have not be to the cellar for i while i would not even know.

In the same vein is this device considered adequate home suppression? Are there better devices? The instructions said close to the main as possible... i look at it and think its no closer than the one opposite... maybe i should get a second for the other side (just the HEPD not the whole home), overkill?

Still on that unit. It shows in the picture on Home depot two coaxial suppressors but the unit only comes with one. I was looking at getting a second but list is $100. I have cable internet and satellite TV. I was thinking the Cable would need it more as the only issue with the satellite would be lightning.

In my kitchen i am putting a 4 way switch to the porch. and a 3 way to the kitchen as well as a 2 other switched item and continue out to two (high up single) plugs. Are there code restrictions on how many lives can enter one box? I the 4 way is powered from a 3 way in the basement. The 3 way is first in the line so need power as well as the other two. Can i run a 14/2 with pigtails to keep wire count down? Neutrals will be an issue won't they?

Adding a subpanel with a 100amp main. If I use a 100amp break from the main service what size cable, #2? I can opt for a smaller size from the main service because even if the 100 wont trip the smaller one would right? What size cable for 60amp?

Just a heads up, but it should be blindingly clear, i am a novice. I am trying, sometimes the simplest things are not easily found so sound boarding helps a lot.

I appreciate any help you have for me.

Thank you.

Sorry... Edit: One more. I have 3 heater set up in series. 12/2 wire 1200w 1200w 1000w. Code says i can max out the wire ampacity in a fixed load heating situation but need to retain the 15% over head at the breaker. No one local has 25amp breakers Dual pole or otherwise. Should i run this off a 20 amp till i can get a 25 or get a 30 amp and call it a day? 30 amp requires a new cable size i think...

Bonus question: While i was looking for breakers the Home Depot guy told me i can use off brand breakers in my box (Schneider breakers in a Siemens box or something...don't quite remember what the brand was). If the breakers physically fit and work properly is this code compliant? I was under the assumption breakers needed to be from the panel manufacturer.

This post was edited by Noctua on Thu, Jan 9, 14 at 3:29