Can A Type A Bulb Replace A Type B Bulb?
For a type B 60 Watt bulbs, can I use a type A bulb instead?
Can I Change The Wiring For My Light Switch?
First you must identify the electrical wiring configuration that presently exists. Then you can determine which additional wiring will be necessary to provide the desired results. Care must be taken to…
Removing a Ceiling Fan Which Wire To Use For The New Light?
I would select the one that is closest to the door, whatever that color ends up being. Just be sure to…
Can I install a larger size bulb in the light socket?
Most Light sockets and lighting fixtures are designed, tested, and listed by the UL, Underwriters Laboratory, to be safe when installing the device under specific instructions and warning labels. To install using any other…
How do I use existing electrical wiring for new deck lights?
The 30 amp circuit could be converted to a 15 amp 120 volt circuit or a 30 amp sub-panel could be installed where a 15 amp 120volt circuit could be…
Are 4-way dimmer switches available for my lights?
There are a few options for 4-way switching, one of which is very affordable and is very reliable….
How do I wire my 3-way switches?
In order to answer this question you must first identify the configuration of your existing wiring configuration including….
How do I wire new light fixtures to old electrical wiring?
The wiring coming out of the wall looks like two black insulated wires and no copper or bare wires. No third wire at all…
How do I connect wiring in my ceiling junction box?
I tried pretty much every combination possible to hook up a 2-light ceiling fixture in the hallway, and none are working. I found out that now the bathroom light right off that hallway is no longer working too…
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…
DANGER – Do Not Power Wash Your Fixtures or Outlets!
Question: I have a property light mounted over my garage door. I was hosing off the garage and sprayed the light and heard a pop sound. Answer: Spraying ANY electrical device with water is EXTREMELY Dangerous!
How Do I Wire My New Light Fixtures?
Some light fixtures have junction boxes with limited space so they should not be used for distributing the circuit to other locations…
Is there a Dimmer Switch Rated for CU/AL Type Wire?
We have a three way switch in the dining room and would like to put a dimmer in but cannot find any dimmers that are CU/AL approved.
My Florescent Light Fixtures are Not Working
I replaced all eight 4 foot 32 watt bulbs. I replaced the wall light switch. The circuit breaker seems fine. I have electronic ballast but unlikely both fixtures ballast went at same time. What should I do next?
Can I use a Mercury Vapor Light with a Dusk to Dawn Control?
I have a dusk to dawn light that takes 175 watt Mercury Vapor bulb.
Electrical Question about Replacing a Fixture with a Ceiling Fan Wiring
I am replacing a two bulb light fixture with a ceiling fan and light. I am having trouble with the wires from the fan to the junction box, as it seems there are more wires from the ceiling.
Electrical Question about a Portable Infrared Sauna
I’ve been building a portable infrared sauna. I know nothing about electrical work, but did my best to follow the instructions. When I plugged it in, there was a huge spark and popping – obviously, something is wrong.
Electrical Question from Skip about Home Automation and Lighting
Question: I am trying to control my walkway lights with motion sensor.
Electrical Question from Barbara about Fixture Wiring
Question: Hi I am replacing a ceiling fixture. There is one switch that controls 2 wall fixtures and the ceiling fixture. The new fixture has one white and one black wire. The junction box has 1 white and 2 black wires twisted together; 3 white twisted together and 2 black twisted together.
Electrical Question About Light Switch Wiring
Question: I purchased a neon sign and want to hard wire it to a light switch. See arrows on the attached picture.
The light switch use to wire my pool table lights.
