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Electrical Wiring for a Steam Shower
These units require a dedicated GFCI Protected circuit, sized correctly, installed and connected according to code and inspected otherwise there could be damage to the…
Identifying and Labeling Home Electrical Circuits
On my house main electrical panel circuit breaker switches, what does A/H master mean?
3-Wire and 4-Wire Electrical Configurations For Ovens
What are the electric wire connections for a wall oven? Electrical Wiring Configurations For Ovens.
Calculating Electrical Power Requirements
I am looking to lease a 5,000 sq ft building that has (2) 200 amp 3 phase 220/480 electrical panels feeding (1) 110/220 panel…
Electrical Upgrades and Grounding Outlets
I have a 50 year old home, all the electric outlets only have two black wires and two white wires, there are no green ground wires…
Considerations When Grounding Electrical Equipment
I am trying to ground some equipment in an electrical room. I have found a small surge protector that has an external grounding lug that I am using as my primary grounding point.
Air Conditioner Size and Room Electrical Circuit
The NEC states that the total rating of a plug-connected room air conditioner, where lighting units or other appliances are also supplied, shall not exceed…
Light Fixtures and Dimmer Switch Compatibility
I would like to install one 3-way 600 watt dimmer and one 3-way switch. The fixture installation instructions specified that dimmer switches were not to be used with the fixture…
Electrical Circuit and Dryer Wiring
How to Know What Plug to Use for an Electric Clothes Dryer
Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detector Wiring
How to Know Which Type of Smoke Detector to Use
Hot Light Fixtures Can Lead To A Fire
How to Make Sure a Light Bulb is Safe for Your Light Fixture
Adding a Switch for a Light Fixture
Identify the Power and Fixture Wires for Switches: I just placed a new switch in the wall and 1 of the 4 completed does not work.
Electrical Panel Sizes and Circuit Wiring
We have installed a 100 amp breaker box in a new work shop, what size breakers do I attach the main lines to in the 200amp box…
Electrical Codes for Lights and Outlets
Does either a national or state electrical code require that smallest allowable gauge wire is 12-gauge…
Solve GFCI Circuit Faults
I have a GFCI outlet in the garage that protects all the outlets inthe garage, bathrooms and outside. It trips 4-6 time a week…
Identify Bath Exhaust Fan Electrical Problems
I have a heater fan, exhaust fan, light combination in my bathroom. The heater fan has its own breaker, and so does the exhaust fan…
Inductive Motor Loads Can Trip GFCI Outlets
I installed a GFCI outlet in my attic and ran the load side wires to a new, through the wall, Broan 6″ round exhaust fan via a wall switch…
Adding Additional GFI Outlets
I currently have three standard electrical outlets serviced by a GFCI outlet, can a single GFCI safely and effectively handle more standard electrical outlets…
Identifying Electrical Outlet Wiring
I have an electrical outlet with 1 white wire and 2 black wires. All my other outlets have 2 and 2. Is this safe?
Electrical Safety and Stray Voltage
Tonight while attempting to draw water in the tub we felt electrical sensations while the water was running in the tub…
