Verfiying Fan Connections With A Wiring Diagram
June 18, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Exhaust Fan, Wiring Diagrams
How to Verify Fan Motor Wiring Connections with the Wiring Diagrams: Checking the Motor and Capacitor Connections.
Pool Pump Electric Timer Circuit
June 3, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Pool Pump
How to Troubleshoot and Repair a Pool Pump Timer Control Circuit that is not working.
Understanding Automatic Gate Opening Systems
May 31, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Automatic Gate Systems
Automatic Gate Systems and Actuator Control Configurations: I have an Elite Automatic Gate opener actuator, the gate openers are opening in the opposite direction.
Before You Buy a Generator You Should Read This
May 21, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Generator
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This One Item is Often Overlooked When Choosing a Home Generator: If the generator is rated too small then you risk overloading the generator
Wiring a Switch for a Bath Exhaust Fan
May 19, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Exhaust Fan
How to Wire Bathroom Exhaust Fans and Switches: Adding a bath exhaust fan and timer switch to my bathroom.
Garage Wiring and Electrical Service Panel
May 17, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Electric Meter
Home Electrical Panels for Garage Wiring: Project where the garage is attached to my existing garage and house.
Sizing a Generator Transfer Switch
May 16, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Generator, Transfer Switch
Here are the Steps for Sizing a Generator Transfer Switch: The rating and size of all the electrical components of the system should be sized properly.
No power to my electric clothes dryer, what could be wrong?
May 13, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Dryer
Electrical Tips about Circuit Wiring for an Electric Clothes Dryer: Dryer Outlet that is Not Working, testing the right circuit breaker.
Wiring a Thermostat Controlled Heat Unit
May 8, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Heater
How to Install a Thermostat Controlled Heating Unit: Here are a few options for wiring a thermostat for this type of heating unit.
How to Wire a Generator Cord
April 20, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Generator
Connecting a 3wire and 4wire Cord to a Home Generator: Connecting a 3Wire and 4Wire Cord to a Generator: If the receptacle on the generator is a 3wire type then a 3-wire cord and male connector body should be used. If the generator receptacle is a 4-wire type then a 4wire cord and male connector body should be used.
Wire Connections for a Kitchen Range
April 17, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Range
How to Wire a Kitchen Range. Ground Strap Connection and Wiring Configuration, Electric Range Installation with a typical 220 Volt electric power cord wiring system.
Electrical Wiring for a Washer and Dryer Unit
April 17, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Washer
How to Prevent Circuit Overload for Your New Washer and Dryer, A stack washer and dryer may require dedicated circuits depending on the size of the unit.
Generator Receptacle Configurations
April 11, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Electrical Wiring, Home Generator
Generator Receptacle Configurations and Electrical Connections – The NEMA 6-15r does not have a neutral which is required for the additional 120 volt receptacles that you would like to add.
Home Generator Transfer Switch Options
April 4, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Generators, Transfer Switch, Transfer Switch
Selecting a Transfer Switch for your Home Generator – This series covers a wide variety of topics all about home generators including sizing, selecting, connecting and safely operating this all important power source to your home.
Why An Electric Furnace May Cause Flickering Lights
April 3, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Electrical Repair, Electrical Troubleshooting, Furnace
Heating Furnace Operation and Electrical System Problems May Point to a Problem – There may indeed be a problem with the circuit breaker that serves the electric furnace circuit, or there may be other issues within the electrical panel and the house wiring system.
Wire Connections for 3-Wire Range Cords
March 30, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Electrical Wiring, Range
How to Wire a Kitchen Range Cord – With a 3-wire 220 volt connection, once the neutral or ground has been identified then the remaining two wires are the two hot wires and each one is attached to the black or red of the range.
Understanding Home Generator Panels
March 27, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Electrical Wiring, Generator Panel
Planning a Generator and Transfer Switch Installation – Generator Panels for Your Essential Circuits – The generator panel can then be connected to the source power receptacle of the generator. If possible the generator should be installed in the same area as the electrical panel.
Installing Floor Heat Electrical Wiring
March 21, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Electrical Wiring, Floor Heat
Installing Floor Heat Electrical Wiring – Typical floor heat systems will provide fully programmable thermostats with built in GFCI protection which is required. Installing floor heat systems requires care and handling of the floor heat mats during the preparation of the floor tile components.
Estimating The Cost To Install A Home Generator
February 9, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Generator Installation
How to Estimate the Cost to Install a Home Generator: Factors that will Effect the Cost of a Home Generator Installation – Type of Fuel and the Amount of Fuel that will be Available for the Generator, Fuel Considerations and Hours of Operation of a Home Generator, Local Standards and Ordinances.
Sizing an Electric Heater to an Existing Circuit
January 27, 2013 by Dave Rongey
Filed under Heater
How to Select an Electric Heater for an Existing Circuit: Options for Installing Electric Heaters – You may want to consider installing a baseboard heater that has the circuit requirements compatible with the air conditioner circuit.

