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Electrical Question from Martin about 240 Volt Wall Heater Wiring


Will 12-2 wire and a 20 amp breaker handle a 4000 watt 240 volt wall heater?



How Do I Plan Wiring For A Basement Bedroom?


When a bedroom is added to any part of a home dwelling it is required to be wired according to…



Why is my air conditioner not cooling?


Typical checks can be made for refrigerant levels compressor amperage load, condensing fan and coil inspection and of course the most obvious…



What different types of Raceways or Conduits are there?


Compare and contrast 5 different types of raceways. What are their relative advantages and disadvantages and where in a building might they be used….



Can I use a Mercury Vapor Light with a Dusk to Dawn Control?


I have a dusk to dawn light that takes 175 watt Mercury Vapor bulb.



I have a constant hum through all our audio speakers


when you turn anything DC powered on you get a huge hum (surge noise) through the speakers for a moment…



Electrical Question about Wiring an Outdoor Pole Light Fixture


would be OK to use in-house wiring from the GFI to the light on the pole…



I Installed Wiring to my Ceiling Fan, It Does Not Work – Can You Help?


When I turned the power back on the fan works but the light on the fan is now controlling the lamp plugged into the outlet. Can You Help?



Electrical Question about Replacing a Fixture with a Ceiling Fan Wiring


I am replacing a two bulb light fixture with a ceiling fan and light. I am having trouble with the wires from the fan to the junction box, as it seems there are more wires from the ceiling.



What does it cost to have an Electric Dryer Circuit Installed?


I am switching from a gas dryer to an electric. What charge should I expect from the electrician to wire a new outlet?



Electrical Question from Cathy about Home Wiring


Can I run a heavy extension cord under ground to plug in a fountain for a small water garden?



Electrical Question from Paul about Electrical Surge Problem


Question: why does my main switch red not trip when i send a fault current through it.



Electrical Question from William about Oven Wiring


Question: I had to replace a kitchen electric stove. The stove that was removed was wired into the wall.



Electrical Question about Under Cabinet Lights Wiring Problem


Question: We have run a coax wire from one switch to an under cabinet light fixture and it works fine.



Electrical Question from Ralph about Electrical Service Upgrade


Question: My wife and I bought a fixer upper mobile home that needs the electrical upgraded. We are upgrading the service to 150 amps.



What Are The Electrical Codes For Above Ground Pools?


My electrician is trying to ground my above ground pool. There is no metal on the…



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