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Electrical Troubleshooting Home Electrical Problems

an air conditioner has all of a sudden stopped working. It seems to have a 120V plug. Can a Socket go bad, could it be a wire, or the circuit breaker itself…

Solve GFCI Circuit Faults

I have a GFCI outlet in the garage that protects all the outlets inthe garage, bathrooms and outside. It trips 4-6 time a week…

Electrical Codes for Lights and Outlets

Does either a national or state electrical code require that smallest allowable gauge wire is 12-gauge…

Electrical Panel Sizes and Circuit Wiring

We have installed a 100 amp breaker box in a new work shop, what size breakers do I attach the main lines to in the 200amp box…

Considerations When Upgrading Home Electrical Wiring

Is there an exception to the code when running new wire through an existing finished wall, Old-work…

Does Your Dimmer Switch Need Replacing?

My wife has been pushing in on the dimmer switch on the ceiling fan instead of just turning it. Now it turns but the light doesn’t come on. Do I need to replace to dimmer or something more serious…

Light Fixture and Ceiling Fan Switch Wiring

I am attempting to install a light fixture and 2 ceiling fans in my living room where there was one fan with a light kit and this was electrically controlled by a switch to power the fan and a dimmer switch to control the light kit…

3 Way Dimmer Switch Wiring

Wiring a 3 Way Dimmer Switch Background: Tim, a Homeowner from Green Valley Arizona USA Question: Installing a 3 way dimmer switch box with green, 2 reds and black . The current house wiring is bare copper black and white leads. The direction state 1)green to bare copper 2) ID tagged or marked wire? removed [...]

Is Welding Cable Permitted for a 200 Amp Electrical Service

Can I use welding cable in place of solid wire to route from the meter box to the breaker panel…

Electrical Power Source for Basement Outlets

I am installing 3 new outlets in my basement. There is no extra breaker spot available in my box. Can I splice into an existing…

Home Electrical Wiring Methods

Is it advisable to use the floor or ceiling route for electrical wiring…

Why Summer Heat May Cause Problems with Electrical Circuits

This is a very common electrical problem that occurs when the outside temperatures rise which will cause the electrical loads…

Splicing Electrical Wires For A Power Source

I wanted to splice some wires in my attic for a ceiling fan but the wire that is available is too taught to put in a typical junction box…

Disconnect Faulty Electrical Devices to Avoid Hazards

what happen when you leave appliances on that don’t work while running on power…

How do I connect two fluorescent light fixtures together?

Depending on the containment of the fixtures, how far the fixtures will be apart and if the wiring will be vulnerable to damage you could either use…

Adding An Air Conditioner With a 9 Amp Rating

Unfortunately most room air conditioners require a dedicated circuit. Depending on how loaded the 20 amp bedroom outlet circuit is….

Why Does My GFI Cicuit Not Have Power?

Yes there cold be a problem in the main panel, however I would advise you to…

How Do It Connect The Ceiling Fan Wires?

These are the typical wiring connections for ceiling fans….

Electrical Question about A Kettle Plug That Gets Very Hot

I have an electric kettle that seems to work well but the plug gets very hot as the water heats up.

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