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Why does our house have partial power, is there a problem with our panel? Electrical storms, or changing an outlet that shorts out and causes sparks can cause a number of problems with the home electrical system.

I would disconnect the ceiling fan from the black wire, cap the black wire, reset the circuit breaker and turn the wall switch on again. If the circuit breaker trips off again then…

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.

Question: I am trying to control my walkway lights with motion sensor.

I am trying to install a new digital pool timer. The schematic on the backside has a connection terminal under each of these symbols/letters NO, NC, COMM and an M with ~ under it

One problem we are having has to do with the electrical switches which were used. They are small with as many as 5 to a plate and they stay in a neutral position. To turn them on, we push upward and the switch returns to its position.

Why did my outlets on the stop working? How to Troubleshoot a Outlet Circuit Problem.

Why you should never connect a generator in such a way as to back-feed your electrical system. This is extremely dangerous not only to your home but also the electrical utility crews who may be working on downed electrical wires.

When a light fixture needs to be turned on or off from two locations two 3-way switches are used. A typical application would be…

I am the second year student in electrical engineering in Jimma University in Ethiopia. My question is how can I will be successful in this field?

How can I wire an outlet and ceiling fan so it is controlled by the switch?

My old oven has 30 amp fuses. I have just bought a double oven which requires hard-wiring 45 amp fuse. What should I do?

I replaced my old 3-way switches with new ones and now the 2 hallway lights only work when one of the switches is on/active (this is not the switch in which the hot wire is located).

Installed garbage disposal after other quit. On that wall we have a 2 switch plate. Works over sink light and disposal. Although we have power in at the wire the light and disposal does not work the disposal.

Install a Flood Light on a Deck: How to use an existing power supply.

Can I use a different replacement light bulb in my light fixture? What will happen if put a larger bulb?

I have several electrical outlets in my kitchen, all marked GFCI; however, only 2 of them have a trip/reset button.

The electrical box on the pole had a bad fuse. I replaced both of them. Meanwhile the well is not working.

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.

Larry in Milford, Ohio asks: How to Wire a pond pump back to house to junction box on outside foundation through wall and…