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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…
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 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…
Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Light Switch Wiring
The lights quit working on the ceiling fan. There are 4 bulbs & a 3 way switch. I replaced the light switch. Still no light…
How To Repair Fixture Wiring
I accidentally screwed a metal screw in to a fixture wire and the light stopped working. I back the screw out and put black tape on the wire where I damaged it, turned on, but it still will not turn on…
Electrical Code for 4-Wire Dryer Circuit
Where does it specifically state the change from 3wire to 4wire service?
Installing an Additional Switch for a Light Fixture
I have a light switch that controls two lights, how do i separate them so i can have two separate light switches?
VOIP Telephones Setup
VoIP Telephones and Wiring Configurations Background: Marc, a Homeowner from Ottawa, ON, Canada [ad#block]Question: Hi, I’ve got a VoIP system up and running with a Sipura phone adapter. I’d like to wire the VoIP to my home’s unused “Line 2” so that theoretically, I could plug a “Line 2” phone into any (properly wired) phone […]
Electrical Circuit for a Power Exhaust Unit
I’m wiring a power exhaust to a commercial HVAC unit and i want to have single point power to the unit and exhaust…
How To Replace a Kitchen Stove Switch
I am replacing a switch inside a Frigidaire Elite kitchen stove. I need to know where to plug the wires, two black, on red and two white on the element’s switch…
Electrical Wiring Symbols
What symbols can I use, for marking on a wall, to indicate to an electrician where I want Outlets in a room for power…
Light Fixture Conversions and Electrical Safety
I want to convert a brand new hard wire fixture to a plug in – is this safe to do?
Electric Outlet Ground Testing
It seems that all of my outlets on the second floor do not have a ground. I have a “smart” power strips that show “no ground” and the bathroom GCFI is tripped…
