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Air Conditioning Electrical Circuit Requirements

How to Know if your Air Conditioner Requires a New Electrical Circuit

120 and 240 Volt Motor Wiring

Should I wire my motor for 240volt or 120volt? The advantages of wiring a volt motor for 240 volts.

How Electrical Power is Provided for a Sauna

The Process for Installing an Electrical Circuit for a Sauna

What Causes Circuit Breakers to Trip Off

How to Identify the Cause of a Tripping Circuit Breaker

Electric Clothes Dryer Double Pole Circuit

Which circuit breaker should be installed for an electric clothes dryer? How an Electrical Circuit is Wired for an Electric Clothes Dryer.

Home Electrical Wiring Corrections

How to Make Electrical Wiring Connections with the help of Home Electrical Wiring Diagrams

Types of Electrical Cable for Outlet Wiring

How to Select the Right Electrical Cable for Wiring Outlets

Is Your Contractor Doing It Right?

How a Homeowner Can Know if their Contractor is Great or a Fake – Both the homeowner and the electrical contractor should never assume anything, but rather ask questions and make sure every detail is agreed on and understood.

Installing an Outlet for a Garbage Disposal and Dishwasher

I want to install an outlet for a garbage disposal. Do I need to install a GFI outlet to wire the garbage disposal and dishwasher in my kitchen? How to Wire a Garbage Disposal and a Dishwasher.

How to Solve Window Air Conditioner Electrical Problems

Window Air Conditioners and Electrical Circuit Problems

The Many Uses for Pilot Light Switches

How to Install a Pilot Light Switch to be used for Several Applications

Relocating an Electrical Service Panel

I would like to gut old panel and use it as junction box and install new panel box in safe location. How to Splice Electrical Cables for an Electrical Panel.

Replacing an Electrical Outlet

How to Replace an Electrical Outlet: When an Electrical Outlet has been Damaged or is Worn Out then Replacing the Outlet is Necessary using this Process

Wiring a Light Fixture to a Switched Outlet

I want to install a light in a ceiling to control by a switch that controls a plug. How to Install a Light in a Ceiling that is Controlled by a Wall Switch that Operates an Outlet.

Why CFL Lamps Flicker in Motion Lights

Why do my CFL lights flicker when controlled by a motion sensor? How to Prevent Security and Motions Lights from Flickering.

Solving Ceiling Fan Wiring Problems

How to Replace a Ceiling Fan and Reconnect the Electrical Wires

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The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!
The Non-Contact Electrical Tester

This is a testing tool that is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.

The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!
The Plug-In Outlet Tester

This is great to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring, is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect, Very handy and easy to use.

Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!
The Wire Stripper and Wire Cutter

A wire stripping tool used to safely strip electrical wires. This handy tool has multiple uses: The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation. The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.

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

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