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Question – There is Power Going to the Fixture, But it Still Isn’t Working

By Dave Rongey

Because your old existing fixture stopped working it seems that there is a problem with the fixture circuit.

Tags: breaker, circuit, contractor, Electrical, fuse, junction box, light fixture, panel, voltage

Question – Identifying the Wires

By Dave Rongey

Why do I have two black wires on the fixture?

Tags: fixture, flourescent, ground wire, receptacle, switch

Question – Dimmer Switches Can Cause Bulbs to Hum

By Dave Rongey

The humming you hear is actually the bulb filament vibrating.

Tags: bulb, dimmer switch, fixture, fluorescent, switch

Question – Converting a Headlight to a Lamp

By Dave Rongey

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

Tags: cord, Electric, fixture, headlight, lamp, socket

Question – Using CFLs Rather Than Incandescent Bulbs

By Dave Rongey

Can I use a higher watt CFL than the fixture recommends?

Tags: bulb, ceiling fan, CFL, dimmer switch, electric bill, fixture, incandescent, lamp, watts

Question – How to Determine If You Can Add Another Fixture to a Circuit

By Dave Rongey

I have four white wires and four black wires in a fixture box. Is my circuit overloaded?

Tags: circuit, Circuit Breaker, Electrical, fixture, panel, wire gauge, wiring

Question – Identifying the Ground Wire

By Dave Rongey

Which wire is the ground wire?

Tags: 220 volt, fan, ground wire, meter, motor, wires

Question – Shocked with the Circuit Breakers Off?

By Dave Rongey

Why did my electrician get an electrical shock if he turned off all the breakers?

Tags: circuit, Circuit Breaker, Electrical, shock, wiring

Question – Why There are Different Types of Dryer Plugs

By Dave Rongey

The new electrical code calls for a 4-wire plug for dryers.

Tags: dryer, Electrical, electrical code, Outlets, Plugs

Question – Halogen Bulbs

By Dave Rongey

Do halogen bulbs smell when they’re about to go out?

Tags: bulb, fixture, halogen

Question – Steps to Take to Lower Your Electric Bill

By Dave Rongey

How to Lower Your Electric Bill: Home Appliances and Electrical Consumption. Tracking Down High Energy that leads to Big Electric Bills

Tags: dryer, energy, energy efficiency questions, freezer, refrigerator, savings

Question – Troubleshooting a Dryer Plug

By Dave Rongey

What causes a 240 volt outlet to give only 120 volts?

Tags: circuit, Circuit Breaker, dryer, plug, wiring, zinsco electric panel

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

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.