Testing a Light Switch

February 3, 2012 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Testing a Light Switch

Why a Tester Shows 120 Volts While The Switch Is Off: I have an older home. The bathroom light switch to turn the light on is a little different.

Electrical Wiring for Switched Wall Sockets

January 30, 2012 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Wall Sockets

Wiring For Wall Switch Controlled Wall Sockets: I have a home wall switch wiring problem. I think someone who owned the home before me changed the wiring so that 5 wall sockets are always hot.

Making Changes for Wall Switch Wiring

January 29, 2012 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Outlets, Wiring

Corrections for Electrical Wiring of Wall Switches and Outlets: I have power coming in from the breaker box, this wire is hooked into a light switch then the power travels to the next room…

Wiring Two Ceiling Fans and Switches

January 26, 2012 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Ceiling Fans, Wiring With Fixtures

Installing Ceiling Fan Wiring and Switches: I need to know how to wire two ceiling fans together in the same circuit.

Understanding Switched Outlet Wiring

January 25, 2012 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Switched Outlet

Identifying Switched Outlet Wiring: On a 120V, 20A circuit there are six outlets. On the last one, one hot goes to upper receptacle, other hot is connected to one neutral with black pigtail to lower receptacle…

Outside Lighting Wiring Diagram

January 24, 2012 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Lighting, Wiring Diagram

Planning For Outside Fixture Wiring: One outside light on two switches three inside on one switch one on out side switch

Wiring For A Light Switch and Outlet

December 15, 2011 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Lighting, Wiring Diagram

Electrical Wiring For Lights and Switches with Outlets

Electrical Wiring for Outdoor Christmas Lights

December 9, 2011 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Christmas Holiday Lighting, Electrical

The Basics of Wiring a Switched GFI Outlet That Will Control Your Christmas Lights

Repairing Light Fixture Electrical Wiring

December 4, 2011 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Light Fixtures

Understanding Light Fixture Electrical Wiring – With a Little Humor

Using a Switched Outlet for a Ceiling Fan

November 25, 2011 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Ceiling Fans, Wiring Configurations

How to Install and Configure Ceiling Fan Wiring from a Wall Switch that Controls an Outlet

Wiring a Switch for a Bath Exhaust Fan

November 22, 2011 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Exhaust Fan

How to Wire a Bathroom Exhaust Fan Switch

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

How To Move A Light Fixture To A New Loaction

November 14, 2011 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Lighting, Wiring Diagram

The process of moving a light fixture and tips on the materials involved

3 Way Switch Diagrams To Get Your Lights Working Today

November 12, 2011 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under 3-Way Switch, Wiring Diagrams

How to wire 3 way switches

Wall Sconce Switch Electrical Wiring Diagram

November 19, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Lighting, Wall Sconce

I need a wiring diagram for a wall sconce with a pull chain switch and an outlet not controlled by the switch.(hot) Only two wires coming from the wall…

Flickering Lights May Require a New Light Switch

November 10, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Lighting, Switch

I have a light fixture that can be turned on/off by 2 different switches. Sometimes when I flip either switch, the light doesn’t come on or it flickers and then turns on…

Wiring Diagrams for Light Fixtures

November 1, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Lighting, Switch

I need a switch which is controlling a fluorescent fixture, how should i wire this up? Is a switch leg involved?

Ceiling Fan Wiring Connections

October 31, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Ceiling Fans, Wiring Configurations

I am trying to replace a ceiling fan that the light and fan are on a separate switch, and the light can be turned off and on with either of the 2 separate switches…

Timers and Light Switch Wiring

October 30, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under 24 Hour Time Switch, Lighting

I’m trying to replace a single pole light switch with a timer light switch in a box that also has another single pole switch going to another light…

Installing a Switch for a 240 Volt Pump

October 22, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Double Pole Switch

I have a 240V, 20A irrigation pump circuit, I would like to add a switch to be able to turn this on and off, Can I use a 240V, 20A single pole switch for the black wire or do I need a double pole?

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