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Lightning Strikes Can Damage Electrical Wiring
We had a lightning strike our tree in our front yard. A circuit breaker tripped in the breaker box. It would not reset…
How To Wire a GFCI and Outlet to a Light Switch
How do I wire a GFCI, outlet and Light Switch? Fully explained wiring instructions complete with a picture series of an installation and wiring diagrams.
Electrical Panel Grounding Methods
Can I connect the ground wire to the same slot on the neutral bar and the white neutral wire since the grounding rod wire is already attached?
3 Way Dimmer Switch Wiring
Installing a 3 way dimmer switch box with green, 2 reds and black.
Troubleshooting Half Power At The Electrical Panel
The breaker panel in my house will only let every other breaker work…
Installing X-10 Controls For Lighting
I have a single light switch that controls 10 – F40T12 drop in 4 bulb fluorescent light fixtures.
Should Your Home Have An Electrical Safety Inspection?
What causes the lights in the home to pulsate when air conditioner is on…
Grounding Method For Sub-Panel Circuit
Does the receptacle ground connect to the isolated ground or to the neutral in the sub-panel…
Electric Water Heater Wiring
Wiring in an existing water heater which has a red and black wire. Need to connect it to a white and black wire. Which wire goes where…
Electrical Power Source for Basement Outlets
I am installing 3 new outlets in my basement. There is no extra breaker spot available in my box. Can I splice into an existing…
Air Conditioning Circuit Breaker Trips Off
Why does my air conditioner keep tripping the circuit breaker? Problem with a air conditioning unit.
Installing an Outdoor GFCI Receptacle
Weatherproof GFCI Outlet Box: I am installing a GFCI receptacle on the outside of my home, the receptacle box cannot be recessed.
Ceiling Fan Electrical Wiring Configuration
I am replacing a ceiling fan. The old fan was controlled from a double switch at the wall with one switch for the fan and one for the light…
Ask-The-Electrician.com Gets Best Rating
Electrical Comment from Cyril about Ask The Electrician Background: Cyril, a Homeowner from Wayne NJ [ad#block]Question: Great website, best info I found Great help thx! Dave’s Reply: Thanks for your complement Cyril! I’m glad we could be of service to you! I have provided the following links that lead to fully detailed information on this […]
Why is it Called 3-Way Switch
Why is a 3-way switch so named when it only operates from two locations?
Electrical Repair for an Outlet Circuit
I have one circuit in my house that appears not grounded on my plug-in circuit tester, although the electrician I called tells me that the hot to ground voltage is around 66 volts…
Electrical Circuit Considerations For Water Heaters
I am replacing an electric water heater. The original is 240 volts. Can I install a 120 volts…
Electrical Power and Panel Board Ratings
In 220volts 3 phase we see on panel board written 440volts. I’m wondering because when I counting this 3 times as equal to 660volts…
The Mysteries of Electric Fuse Boxes
Can an inside electric fuse box beep. Mine fuse box in my laundry room beeps on occasion, just one beep..
Will Power Quality Affect Air Conditioners?
I have noticed in the last 2 weeks that my wall air conditioner unit only late at night starts to get slow …
