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Question – 200 Amp Main Circuit Breaker Tripping – Part 1

My 200 amp main electrical circuit breaker trips. Should I replace it?

Question – 200 Amp Main Circuit Breaker Tripping – Part 3

My 200 amp main electrical circuit breaker trips. Should I replace it?

Question – 200 Amp Main Circuit Breaker Tripping – Part 2

My 200 amp main electrical circuit breaker trips. Should I replace it?

Electrical Problems after a Lightning Storm with Plugs and Dryer

After a lightning storm, some plugs don’t work and the dryer tries to come on, but will not start.

Question – Dimmer Switches – Part 1

When lights that are on dimmer switches don’t work, make sure you understand the difference between Master and Slave dimmer switches.

Electrical Problems after a Lightning Storm with Circuit Breaker

After a lightning storm problems with a Circuit Breaker.

Electrical Problems after a Lightning Storm Damages the Dryer

After a lightning storm problem with clothes dryer.

Question – Cords and How to Identify the Individual Wires – Part 3

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

Question – Cords and How to Identify the Individual Wires – Part 2

Smooth side, ridged side: Which is which?

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

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

Question – Dimmer Switches – Part 2

When lights that are on dimmer switches don’t work, make sure you understand the difference between Master and Slave dimmer switches.

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Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.