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Electrical Code and Swimming Pool Light Fixtures

GFCI Ground Fault Protection for Swimming Pool Lights: NEC Article 680-20, As described in this electrical question, anyone who enters the pool with this light on is in Danger of Potential Electrical Shock!

Identifying and Labeling Home Electrical Circuits

On my house main electrical panel circuit breaker switches, what does A/H master mean?

Installing Ceiling Fan Wiring

I want to install a ceiling fan in my bedroom, there is nothing there now. There is one switch on the wall that works on the top half of one of the baseboard outlets…

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…

To Help You Wire it Right

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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