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Fire Alarm System Wiring


Installing a fire alarm system requires careful planning and these correct components.



Outlet Wiring Connections


I have an outlet that does not work properly. It is powered from an overhead light and when you plug something into the outlet the light blinks.



Installing a Ceiling Fan With No Existing Wiring


How can I install a ceiling fan where there is no previous wiring? Can I wire the fan light to the existing switch which currently controls a wall outlet.



Electrical Q-Mobile: from Carol


Electrical Question from Carol [ad#block]Question: Hello Dave, Can you help me replace a light switch? This electrical question came from: Carol, from Grass Valley, California See more about Home Wiring for California Dave’s Reply: Thanks for your electrical question Carol How To Wire a Light Switch Hi Carol, since your my wife it looks like […]



Removing an Older Bath Exhaust Fan


I have removed a wall mount bath exhaust fan. It was on a timer switch. I removed the timer switch



Dealing With Serious Electrical Repairs


I looked at a house today that I was interested in buying. The breaker box was stolen and wires cut off 3 foot from the floor..



Wiring a Ceiling Fan Remote Control


I’m installing a ceiling fan with a remote control for fan and light, my old fan was controlled by a wall switch, how do I wire the remote receiver?



Installing Home Electrical Wiring


Where do I attach the ground wire from the 4 wire cluster, on the neutral bar



Electrical Power for a Garage Panel


I’m running power to my garage from the house, what size cable and breakers would be correct



Vanity Light Location for Illumination


How can we extend the light projection of a vanity light



Installing a Dimmer Switch for a Light Fixture


I am replacing a dimmer switch that controls a light fixture and an outlet. In addition, there is one more black lead that goes somewhere



Installing a Used Ceiling Fan Without a Wiring Diagram


This ceiling fan is rated at 120 volts, 60HZ & 3.05amps, It has four wires white,black,blue & green



Hooking Up a Three Way Switch


I hooked up a three way switch correctly I hope, but when I turn the fan on the



Installing an Exhaust Fan and Light


I am installing a exhaust fan with light. I have black and a white wire coming from switch and a black and white wire coming from the power box.



Replacing Three Way Switches


Three way switch wiring diagrams to help when wiring replacement switches.



How to Safely Use Light Fixtures From Other Countries


The key difference with dual voltage light fixtures from other countries and how they may be used.



Adding a Bathroom Light Fixture and Switch


Light switch wiring for an additional bathroom light fixture.



Light Fixture Trips Off a GFI


Should lights be wired onto a GFI protected circuit?