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Bad Electric Meter Socket Causes Power Loss to Home

the electrical box outside and one of the main electrical lines in the terminal lug at the electric meter socket jaws was burnt very badly…

Understanding Electrical Outlet Wiring

How can I wire the hot all the time electrical outlet to be hocked up to the light switch as well…

Electrical Wires For a Kitchen Light Switch

I was attempting to change a light switch in the kitchen. After taking the old one off I realized that there are more wires than I am used to seeing…

Why Electrical Outlets Trip The Circuit Breaker

My 20 amp breaker which serves 7 wall outlets continues to trip without any reason…

Home Electrical Voltage Power Quality

I am seeing a good amount of Voltage flux or drops on basically every outlet that i check in my house…

Gable Vent Fan Electrical Wiring

install a gable vent attic fan. I’ve already ran Romex 12/3 cable from fan location to existing receptacle in attic…

Water Heater Circuit for a RV Water Heater

I have a Marey Corp. electric, instant hot water heater, Model MINI that I want to install in my RV…

Electric Stove Wiring Configurations

I am installing a new stove top that requires a 40 amp circuit which I have already existing at the installation…

Testing Light Switch Wiring

I have a light switch in my kitchen that is hot to one side but not the other when its off, like it should but when you turn the light switch on both wires are dead but…

Converting Switched Electrical Outlets

I currently have 3 outlets that are half full time hot and the other half is switched by a single pole switch…

Troubleshooting Bathroom Electrical Problems

Lights in bathroom will not turn on-Breaker wont snap into position and test will not go off…

Ohms Law Calculation For 480Volt 3-Phase Power

If I have 10000 watts and 480volts 3 phase what amps will I need…

220 Volt Electrical Circuit for an Air Compressor

I read that 20 amp 240v outlets do not have a natural wire both are hot. Is this true and do I need a double pole 20 Amp 240v breaker for the 10-2 wire?

Electrical Requirements for a Journeyman in Pennsylvania

Could you just join an apprentice and then work for 4 years and then they give you that position.

Troubleshooting Under Cabinet Puck Lighting

installed your typical wired puck style under the cabinet lights 6 mos ago, and they work fine. They are controlled via dimmer…

Locating the Hot Tub GFCI Disconnect Box

Where can I put the GFI box for a hot tub in a…

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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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