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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…