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How Do I Wire A Potentiometer To My Pump VFD?


The connections for a potentiometer are as follows…



How To Wire a Digital Timer For a Lighting Control Panel


A digital timer provides a set of contacts which are used for the control circuit of the main lighting contactor or lighting relay. The control circuit requires…



Why Did I Loose Power To My Wall Outlets?


It is unlikely that your breaker is burnt, especially if the problem is isolated to only one wall. Chances are that there is a….



Why Do My New Light Fixtures Trip The Circuit Breaker Off?


Remove each fixture and look for a pinched wire. Free the wire and inspect for damage. If the wire has caused a burnt area then you may need to …



Where Do I Connect Orange and Yellow for Ceiling Fan Wiring?


Your wiring is obviously installed in conduit because these are not standard wire colors that are found in Romex type NM electrical wire. However the white should be a…



My Apex Television is Beeping – Is It a Power Problem?


Make sure to plug your home electronic devices into surge suppressors to help protect them against …



Does it Matter Where the Power Enters 4-Way Switch Wiring?


Yes it does matter where the power enters into the switch wiring. Actually that is just two scenarios, there are more, such as if the power enters at….



Can I Install a 120 Volt Hour Counter with a 220 Volt Circuit?


No – you cannot connect this hour counter up as you have described, here are your options to make it work…



Does Each Air Conditioner Require It’s Own Circuit?


Each air conditioner should be on its own circuit sized according to the specifications for…



What Happens If My Electrical Meter Gets Damaged?


The damaged electrical meter will need to be replaced. Notify your local electrical utility company and they will have to …



Removing a Ceiling Fan Which Wire To Use For The New Light?


I would select the one that is closest to the door, whatever that color ends up being. Just be sure to…



Should a Fractional Pool Pump be Wired for 120 or 240 Volts?


The advantage would be a much faster start and if the rest of the equipment requires 240 volt then it may be…



How do I Connect a Large Wire to a Ground Clamp


To attach these pieces taking into consideration the fragile nature of the feed through and the torque that will be applied…



Wiring Diagram for Connecting a GE Electric Dryer


Fully explained wiring instructions complete with a pictures of an installation and wiring diagrams can be found here in the wiring a dryer area here …



Can I Change the Ground on my Electrical Outlet?


Intended use of an electrical device is just what it means and altering it…



Can different voltages exist in the same switch box?


partitioning different voltages….



What are the Electrical Codes for Wire Colors?


Local regulations may however amend the N.E.C. , The U.S. National Electric Code does have color requirements for ….



What happens if my treadmill outlet is not grounded?


Someone told me that if its not plugged directly into a grounded outlet it could ruin the machine and…



What is the formula for the computations of main wire?


The electrical loads have much to do with the design of the main wire and main switch…..



Installing a programmable timer for an existing lighting system


If the new timer is to take the place of the existing system then you either need to identify that system and….



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