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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.

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…

Why Summer Heat May Cause Problems with Electrical Circuits

What is causing a problem with my electrical power in my home? Guide to Troubleshooting Electric Circuit Problems.

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…

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Why is it Called 3-Way Switch

Why is a 3-way switch so named when it only operates from two locations?

To Help You Wire it Right

The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!
The Non-Contact Electrical Tester

This is a testing tool that is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.

The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!
The Plug-In Outlet Tester

This is great to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring, is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect, Very handy and easy to use.

Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!
The Wire Stripper and Wire Cutter

A wire stripping tool used to safely strip electrical wires. This handy tool has multiple uses: The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation. The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.

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