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Understanding Telephone Intercom Systems


Telephone Wiring and Intercom Systems – Many commercial phone systems such as this us a proprietary central system which requires programming to enable the features and capabilities.



Identifying Light Fixture Wiring


How to Test Light Fixture Electrical Wiring Connections – It is best to identify the wiring using a voltage tester because of the different methods used for wiring light fixtures.



Electrical Wiring for a Garage Panel


How to Install Wiring for a Garage Electrical Panel – Here are Fully Explained Photos and Wiring Diagrams for Garage Electrical Wiring with Code Requirements for most new or remodel projects.



Replacing a Halogen Lighting Transformer


The Key to Transformer Power Supplies – Watts or VA – this is the load or the amount of watts that will be required for all of the lamps or bulbs that will be used or part of the light fixture(s) that will be connected to the power supply.



How To Replace a Phone Jack


How to Wire a Telephone Jack – This telephone wiring diagram with photos and instructions will show you the direct steps to correctly wiring a telephone jack.



200 Amp Electrical Service Upgrade Riser


How an Electrical Service Entrance Pipe is Typically Used for a Panel Upgrade – The rigid conduit should be solid from the weather head down to the electric meter enclosure or main service panel.



Help With 4 Way Switch Wiring


How to Wire a 4 Way Switch – Here are some fully explained 4 way switch diagrams. 4-way switches are a convenient way to operate lighting fixtures from three or more locations. You will notice that the electrical wiring adds additional wiring to the same principles of 3-way switching.



How To Extract A Broke Ground Prong from an Outlet


Extracting a Broken Ground Prong From an Outlet – If the ground prong is hallow then insert a small screw driver into the space and twisting it slightly until it is wedged then pull out gently.



250 Volt Outlet Hook Up for Older Dryer


How to Wire a Dryer Cord – You may find yourself with either a 3-wire or 4-wire electric dryer, or a 3-wire or 4-wire outlet. Lets look a how the electric dryer is wired and what to do if your cord does not match the plug.



Help For Wiring Your Ceiling Fan


How to Replace an Old Ceiling Fan with a New Ceiling Fan – How to Install Ceiling Fans and Wiring with Step-by-step pictures and Easy wiring diagrams and installation guide with Light and fan switch variations.



How To Wire A Pilot Light Switch


How to make the Wiring Connections For A Pilot Light Switch – Most pilot light switches require the power source to be at the switch box, such as your application.



How To Control Litter Box Odors Automatically


How to Install a Automatic Exhaust Fan for a Litter Box – Smart Idea for Cats or Dogs – For best performance there should be a source of fresh air in order to provide optimal air exchange and displacement. Just to be safe, it may be good if the electrical wiring power source was a circuit that is protected by GFCI or AFCI.



Installing a Counter Top Receptacle


How to Position and Install Counter Top Electric Outlet Receptacles – The Standard Height for Installing Counter Top Electric Outlet Receptacles – If this work is being done in an existing home then it is best to match the height of the existing receptacles or switches.



Home Wiring Advice – Be Careful Where You Get It From


Beware of Bad Advice about Home Electrical Wiring – Silly advice and incorrect information can be a problem – This circuit wire size should always stay the same size with few exceptions, and yes, a 15 amp circuit breaker is the right size for 14 AWG copper.



Installing Control Switch Wiring


How to Wire a Control Switch for a Water Pump – The 3 way switches could control the pump directly or they can be used for a control circuit which could activate a relay that would control the Goulds water pump.



Kitchen Cabinet Light Fixture Wiring


How to Wire a Kitchen Cabinet Light Fixture – Installing Electrical Wiring for Kitchen Cabinet Light Fixtures – The electrical wiring inside the cabinet should be protected by installing it into flex conduit. The flex conduit can be run to a metal junction box such as a handy box, or single gang box.



Electrical Utility Company Gives Free Power to Customer


Free Electricity is Rare From an Electric Utility Company – but it did Happen – This is a very rare occurrence. I have only heard of one other instance of this being done by an electrical utility power company.



Wiring a Light Fixture to a 4-Way Switch


How to Wire a 4-Way Switch with Helpful Wiring Diagrams – The wiring will need to be tested and identified to see if there is a hot and neutral, or that the power source starts at the 4-way switch box.



Planning Electrical Circuit Wiring


How to Plan Electrical Circuit Wiring – In a case like this, the first thing I would do is take a voltage check on the cable that you spliced into to see if it does in fact have the power that is needed for the project.



Why Stovetop Controls Are In The Back


Electric Stove Top Features and Safety Concerns – There is one safety feature that I believe it helps with and that is keeping the knobs out of the reach of children who would normally be able to turn on the burners which could lead to a number of hazards.



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