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Air Conditioners and Electric Voltage Converters

I want to make use of the 220 volt cloth dryer outlet down my basement. My idea is to run the 120V (15 amp) portable 12,000 BTU Air-conditioner unit using the cloth dryer 220V outlet…

Installing Home Electrical Wiring

Is it permissible to install Romex electrical wire through stud bore hole’s (inside the wall) located above doors and windows…

How to Repair Telephone Wiring

There are two sets of phone jacks in my house. Only one set is working. The not working jack sets are in good reach area, so I wonder if I connect one of them to a…

Wiring Configuration for Ceiling Fans

I am trying to wire a ceiling fan that has a white, black and black/white wire and also a green groun). My junction box has…

How to Connect The Wires to an Outlet

I bought a new outlet with 5 screws in it. But when I removed the old outlet, I see only 3 wires coming out…

Calculate Electrical Circuits for Lights and Outlets

Can I use a 12 gauge wire for 7 outlets and 12 lights…

Electric Circuit Requirements For Clothes Washer and Dryer

Is there such a thing as a 115/220 combo outlet? I have a Washer and Dryer that are two different voltages…

Electrical Circuit Loads For House Wiring

How to calculate electrical circuit loads for house wiring…

Never Replace A Circuit Breaker With A Larger One

MY FLAT PANEL TV TRIPS THE 15 AMP CIRCUIT. SHOULD I UP THE CIRCUIT TO A 20….

How To Provide Electrical Power For A Ceiling Fan

Should I wire directly to the switch on the wall or should I run a wire directly to a power source in the attic…

Testing Electrical Transformers

I want to know a list of transformer tests…

Attic Ventilation Fan Wiring

I’ve got a Therm-o 58t roof/attic ventilation fan…. 6 wires- 5 are black 1 is white…

GFCI Protection For Dock Wiring

I am replacing an outlet on my dock with a GFCI outlet…

Disconnect Faulty Electrical Devices to Avoid Hazards

what happen when you leave appliances on that don’t work while running on power…

End Ring Break Of An Induction Motor

If end ring of any Induction Motor breaks, what effect will occur on its starting torque, speed and on performance…

Outlet Ground Should Never Be Jumpered To The Neutral

I was wondering if I could just run a jumper from the neutral at each receptacle to the ground terminal…

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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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Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

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