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Understanding Multi-Wire Circuits

Circuits four and eight share the same neutral wire, is this correct?

Installing Attic Electrical Wiring

Is it standard for electrical wiring to be strung in a disorderly fashion in the attic? Methods of Proper Attic Electrical Wiring.

Basement Circuits and Electrical Wiring

How do I determine how many circuits to use in a finished basement, excluding the bathroom, kitchen, and bar area? Circuit Planning for Basement Electrical Wiring.

Electrical Contractor Listings on Ask-The-Electrician

How do I get listed as an Electrical Contractor on the Ask-the-Electrician website? Electrical Contractors can get a free listing on one of the state pages here at ask-the-electrician.com.

Controlling a Pump and Monitoring Energy Consumption

How can I control one water pump from two different locations with two energy meters so that if the first switch is on the first energy meter will read the consumption…

Replacing a Faulty Dimmer Switch

I’m having a problem with a light switch, which is a dimmer, the switch has stopped working, and now neither plug in the outlet works either…

Dimmer Switches for 220 Volt Lights

I have a vacation house overseas in the Philippines that I’m just finishing, I’d like to use dimmer switches, will the USA dimmer switches work in the Philippines?

Wiring a Radar Detector to a Switch

I have wired my radar detector to my car to a 12 volt cigarette lighter, I installed a toggle switch, with two prongs, every-time that I turn the toggle switch off, it blows the 2 amp fuse…

Home Electrical Power Description

Would it be possible to have 3 Phase wire at my house?

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Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.