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220 Volt Dryer Circuit Wiring
I have a dryer. I need to connect it .We have 220v 2-wire input meter…
Why Does My Ceiling Fan Switch Off
I replaced a light fixture with a ceiling fan and light kit. The ceiling fan works fine, but the light kit only worked for an hour then switched off…
Coax Wiring and Telephone Wiring
Is it possible to convert coaxial outlet into a phone outlet?…
Why Exterior Electrical Outlets Stop Working
Recently the exterior outlets have gone out. The effected areas are the entrance outlet, the rear outlet, the exterior light as well as the outlet inside the garage…
Electrical Requirements for Window Air Conditioners
My wife would love to be able to have a window air conditioner but I’m concerned that it may not be safe with the old wiring…
3-Way Switch Diagram Information
If I am running a circuit for lights, as you go down the wiring path there are several switches 2-3 way and an end light switch controlling the lighting for separate rooms…
Light Fixture Control Wiring Options
Electrical Question from Adrian about Electrical Wiring for Light Fixtures
Home Automation Devices Can Help Control Our Kids
We would like to install a timer to the power in the living area so all power shuts off at a certain time and then comes back on in the morning…
Splicing Electrical Wires For A Power Source
I wanted to splice some wires in my attic for a ceiling fan but the wire that is available is too taught to put in a typical junction box…
Identifying Causes of GFI Outlet Problems
GFI plug only works when I don’t have the load lines connected. When I connect load lines I get no power at all.
Electrical Panel or Circuit Breaker Problem
The lights dim and sometimes don’t react at all even if i replace the bulbs or reset the breaker!
Multi Speed Fan Electrical Wiring
I need to know how to connect the wires to the positive wire and negative wire of the…
Understanding and Identifying Electrical Wiring
As with all projects, positively identifying the wiring and understanding the purpose of the circuit in question is the key to knowing what can or cannot be done.
Variable Frequency Drive Controllers
How to connect VFD that is use for motor speed control -3 phases, 440 Volt…
Electrical Wiring to a Porcelain Lamp Holder
Can I use 18 gauge thermostat wire to connect from the Romex to the Lamp holder?
Installing Underground Electrical Wiring
Is there away to do this without having to trench and bury the line? Is there an electrical cable that can lay on the surface of the ground or a couple of inches deep…