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Electrician tricks of the trade?

Angela Avalon asked:

I have a long ***** on a light and I need to ***** it into the ceiling, but I’m having a lot of trouble trying to line it up into the ceiling hole because the light fixture is so big and I cannot see the ceiling unit when the fixture is against the ceiling. There must be trick to this. What do electricians do when this happens?

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dt asked:

I am wanting to learn home improvement in general. Things like carpentry, electrical, construction, and so on. I have seen some shows and some are clear and thorough but they only give you little snippets and I would like a good video resource I think it would be a good way to learn thanks.

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Electrical wires in BX cable or plastic cables?

Roxie asked:

My contractor used plastic cables to connect an outlet off an existing outlet on the same wall. From the same outlet he has plastic cable for under cabinet lights. My Super says he should use BX cables cuz plastic cables can get too hot and burn inside wall. My contractor says everythings fine and safe. Anyone know which is true? I’m told contractors use plastic in private homes but Co-op/apartment buildings have different codes. Help.

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