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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…



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