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Installing a Switch for a 240 Volt Pump


Methods of Wiring a Switch for a Pump: How to Wire a Control Switch for a 240 Volt Pump.



When To Call an Electrical Contractor


Do Not Take Chances With Questionable Wiring: I have a electrical panel and off of the panel is a “relay box”.



Electrical Wiring to NEC Standard


Wiring a Home to N.E.C. Standards, Home Electrical Wiring in Another Country: I’m building a home in another country where they use 100 volt 60 hertz power, but I want to use 110volt 60 hertz as the standard in the U.S.A.



Home Electrical Wiring Diagrams and Codes


Home Electrical Wiring Installation, Basic Home Wiring Diagrams with Pictures…



Why Project Planning Can Be Helpful


I want to put ceiling lights back, how can I find where they were, is there some device that will reveal their location…



Identifying and Measuring Electrical Current


What is electrical current and how is it measured?



Voltage Drop and Electrical Service Planning


I need to run close to 250′ at 220v for 20A (or 110v for 40A, but considering the length of run and voltage drop over distance, presume to go with 220v) wire size is borderline between #6 and #8…



Why Outdoor Flood Lights Go On and Off


My outdoor flood light that is attached to the garage keep going off and on. It is on for about 10 minutes and off for about 20-30 minutes…



Ceiling Fan Wiring Connections


I am trying to replace a ceiling fan that the light and fan are on a separate switch, and the light can be turned off and on with either of the 2 separate switches…



Why is a Wall Outlet on a Switch?


Why is my outlet wall socket connected to the ceiling light?



Repairing a Pull Chain Switch


The ceiling fan pull chain broke off housing plate, how can i repair it ?



Installing Sub-Panel Wiring


How to install a sub-panel in a 100 amp service for a 220 volt 30 amp dryer…



Laundry Room GFI Outlet


Why does the GFCI outlet in my laundry room keep popping every time my clothes washer goes into the rinse cycle?



Installing Electrical Wiring For Light Fixtures


How do you connect 3 light fixtures to 1 switch?



Making Electrical Repairs – Part 3


Emergency electrical repairs using the heat shrink method makes a good tightly fitted insulated covering that helps protects the wire repair in this accessible electrical junction box also known as a ground box enclosure…



Making Electrical Repairs – Part 2


The Scotch Cast repair kit provides maximum protection for the electrical wiring repairs and moisture proof splice for direct burial electrical cable…