How to Determine if Your Panel Has The Power for One More Circuit

February 8, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

Circuit Capacity for an Electrical Panel: I would like to add a 20 amp circuit to the panel. How do i determine if there is enough power left to do so.

Electrical Wiring for a House Trailer

February 8, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

Electrical Codes for House Trailer Wiring: Can I run 12/2 in door Romex underneath the trailer and be in code?

Identifying the Cause of Improper Voltage Readings

February 8, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

Correcting Improper Voltage Readings: When I put a load like a light on then the 110 voltage goes down to 70 volts

What To Do If Your Home Electrical Circuits Are Not Grounded

February 2, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

How to Upgrade an Older Home to Grounded Circuits: I just bought a house built in 1945. The main panel is grounded, but the sub panel is not. The previous owners converted all the outlets from 2 prong to 3 prong. My house inspector recommended that I have the sub panel’s feeder cable replaced from a 2 wire to a 3 wire cable.

How to Install Ceiling Fans

February 1, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

How to Install Ceiling Fan Wiring: I want to install a ceiling fan in 2 separate rooms, neither room has a wall switch or ceiling mount:

How to Connect and Wire Your Telephone

January 31, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

Telephone Wiring Diagrams and Connections: I have a six wire phone and cannot make out going calls.

Causes and Solutions of a Non-Working Light Fixture

January 30, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

Checklist for Possible Causes of a Non-Working Light Fixture: I have a ceiling light fixture that uses two 60 watt regular light bulbs. One of the bulbs burned out and I decided to try using an old CFL compact fluorescent light bulb that somebody gave me in its place.

Installing an Electrical Circuit for a Whirlpool Tub

January 29, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical, Whirlpool

Components of a Whirlpool Electrical Circuit: Installing an Electrical Circuit for a Whirlpool Tub

Switching a Bathroom Fan and Light Separately

January 19, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

How to setup up your bathroom so the lights and fan don’t have to be on at the same time.

Safe Electrical Wiring for Light Fixtures

January 17, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

Checking The Current Rating of Electrical Wires for Light Fixtures

Installing a Circuit for an Electric Stove

January 16, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

How to Upgrade From a Gas Stove to an Electric Stove

Kitchen Outlets That Stop Working

January 15, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

The Causes of Why Most Kitchen Outlets Fail

How to Fix a Tripping GFI Outlet For a Refrigerator or Freezer

January 14, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

What To Do About a Tripping GFI For a Refrigerator or Freezer

Home Generator Repairs the Right Way

January 14, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

Be Sure Your Home Generator Repairs Do Not Leave You Powerless

Wiring Connections for Outlets

January 13, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

Electrical Wiring Designations for Outlet Screw Terminals

Replacing Wall Outlets

January 13, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

Electrical Wiring Connections When Replacing Wall Outlets

New Lighting Trips Out Circuit Breaker

January 12, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical

Understanding Electrical Circuit Load Capacities When Installing Light Fixtures

Lightning Strikes and Electrical System Protection

January 11, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Lightning Strikes

Power Conditioning and Surge Protection for Home Electrical Systems

How Many Electrical Wires in Conduit

January 7, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Conduit Fill, Electrical

Electrical Code for the Number of Wires in a Conduit

Qualifying for an Electrical Contractors License

January 7, 2012 by Dave Rongey  
Filed under Electrical Contractors License

Qualifications for an Electrical Contractors License

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