Understanding Circuit Breaker Ratings and Electrical Loads

December 18, 2011 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Circuit Breaker

Ratings for an Electric Circuit Breaker

Why A Garage Receptacle May Not Be Working

November 24, 2011 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Garage Receptacle, Receptacles

Checking Electrical Power for a Garage Outlet

Wiring a Combination GFCI Receptacle and Switch

November 21, 2011 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under GFCI Receptacle and Switch

How to Wire a GFCI Combo Switch Outlet

Installing Power for Outdoor Landscape Lighting

November 30, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Low Voltage

I will install 12v outdoor landscape lighting, and I understand the outdoor transformer must be plugged into a GFCI-protected circuit. Power will come to the outdoor receptacle via a switch…

Bathroom Electrical Circuit Troubleshooting

November 21, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Outlet Circuit, Troubleshooting

I was replacing a gfci receptacle, and the wires were hanging out w/ power in the travelers, and i had accidentally pushed the travelers together with a flat head screwdriver, so the wires sparked…

Sauna Heater Electrical GFI Receptacle

November 1, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Sauna Tub

I have a home sauna heater which has a plug with one straight blade, other angled blade and ground…

Electrical Question from Jordan about Garage GFCI

June 6, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Electrical, GFI-GFCI

I am running the electric to my detached garage. I plan on installing two receptacles, one for the door opener and the other closer to the main door for lawn equipment and a radio.

Electrical Question From Joe About Wiring Diagram

May 25, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Electrical, Wiring Diagrams

Can I wire from breaker to receptacle to switch to light fixture ?

Question – Identifying the Wires

February 23, 2009 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Fixture Questions

Why do I have two black wires on the fixture?