Wiring Connections for an Electric Water Heater

November 27, 2011 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Electric, Water Heater

Making the Electrical Connections for a Electric Water Heater

Wiring an Electric Dryer for a 3-Wire Cord

September 15, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under 220 Volt Wiring, Dryer Wiring

If I’m wiring an electric dryer with a 3-wire power cord with flanged spade connectors, do I have to do anything to the connectors when I’m screwing them in?

Electrical Circuit and Dryer Wiring

August 28, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Dryer Wiring

For dryer wiring – I have a dryer that uses a 30 amp plug, can I use a 15 amp type 3 prong plug…

Installing Electrical Radiant Heat Floor Mats

August 18, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Electric, Radiant Floor Heat

I have a heated floor mat installed under ceramic tile, now after all is said and done the mat does not work. How can I find out if there is a break in the wire so I can remove a few tiles and….

Common Electric Appliance Repair – Espresso Machine

August 2, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Appliance Repair

I have an electric motor that goes to a La Marzocco espresso grinder. The grinder burrs will not spin when the motor runs…

The Mysteries of Electric Fuse Boxes

July 29, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Electrical

Can an inside electric fuse box beep. Mine fuse box in my laundry room beeps on occasion, just one beep..

Electric Powered Sound System with a Car Stereo

July 27, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under DIY Electrical Articles

I’ve made a bicycle sound system that is power by a 12V DC 35AH battery. It’s basically, a car stereo powered directly by the battery..

Considerations When Planning An Electrical Sub Panel

July 24, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Electrical, panel

Can I use the spare 60 amp cabling to feed a 60 amp sub-panel in my basement to service my circuits down stairs including some additional service outlets…

Electric Stove Wiring Configurations

July 23, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Electric, Electrical, Stove

I am installing a new stove top that requires a 40 amp circuit which I have already existing at the installation…

Variable Frequency Drive Controllers

July 10, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Electrical

How to connect VFD that is use for motor speed control -3 phases, 440 Volt…

End Ring Break Of An Induction Motor

July 5, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Electrical

If end ring of any Induction Motor breaks, what effect will occur on its starting torque, speed and on performance…

Wiring Diagram for Connecting a GE Electric Dryer

June 17, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Dryer, Electric

Fully explained wiring instructions complete with a pictures of an installation and wiring diagrams can be found here in the wiring a dryer area here …

How to wire a range for 3-wire and 4-wire cords

June 14, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Electrical

It is essential to appropriately bond the range ground wire in both 3-wire and 4-wire configurations. Fully explained wiring instructions and wiring diagrams can be found here…

Electrical Question from Martin about 240 Volt Wall Heater Wiring

June 4, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under 220 Volt Wiring, Electric, Heater

Will 12-2 wire and a 20 amp breaker handle a 4000 watt 240 volt wall heater?

Electrical Question from CARLOS about 220 Volt Stove Wiring

June 4, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Electric, Stove

I am connecting a new electric oven in a junction box. Aluminum wiring from the breaker has red white and black wire.

Question – Converting a Headlight to a Lamp

February 23, 2009 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Homemade Fixture Questions

How do I change the power supply from a battery to standard indoor electric power cord?

Question – Cords and How to Identify the Individual Wires – Part 1

January 3, 2009 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Identifying Wires Questions

I think a hardware store employee gave me wrong advice about cords. One side is smooth, one is ridged; which is which?