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Fluorescent Lighting Problems and How To Fix Them
How to Fix Fluorescent Lighting Problems: The Most Common Problems with Fluorescent Lighting and How to Fix Them, Troubleshooting Problems with Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures.
Why a New 240 Volt Circuit Produces 120 Volts
Why is my 240 volt circuit only showing 120 volts? How to Correct Incorrect Circuit Voltage.
Electrical Wiring for a Bath Exhaust Fan
How to Install Bathroom Exhaust Fan Electrical Wiring – Fully Explained Photos and Wiring Diagrams for Bathroom Electrical Wiring with Code Requirements for most new or remodel projects.
Hot Tub Electrical Circuit Wiring and Requirements
Electrical Circuit Wiring for a Hot Tub Circuit: The electrical circuit is a dedicated GFCI protected circuit. Many hot tubs required a 4-wire circuit which has a separate neutral and separate ground along with the 2-conductors which provide the 240 volt circuit.
How to Repair a Wall Outlet that Quit Working
What Caused my Wall Outlets to Quit Working and How Can I Fix Them? The Most Common Problems with Wall Outlets and How to Them.
How to Build an Environmental-Friendly House with Limited Funds
If you’re remodeling a home, do an energy review first to help you figure out what energy efficiency changes should and can be made to your home. In this way you’ll calculate how much energy your home needs.
GE Breaker Type Prevents Dryer From Working – Part 2
Dryer Circuit and Circuit Breakers: This problem was due to a typical error of installing the breaker into a position of the panel which prevented the breaker from producing 240 volts.
Causes of Incorrect Electrical Voltage
Why is the Voltage wrong at the Electric Service Panel? How to Troubleshoot Incorrect Voltage Readings.
How to Make Sure Your Electric Bill is Correct
How to Get Relief From High Electric Bills and Incorrect Utility Charges: If you think your electric bill is incorrect or too high then here are some things you can do.
Don’t Burn Your House Down – The Key to Safe Extension Cords
How to Make Sure Your Extension Cord is Safe: Extension Cord Safety, The Key to a Safe Extension Cord and The Problem With Extension Cords.
GE Breaker Type Prevents Dryer From Working – Part 1
How to Fix a GE Breaker Problem: Dryer Circuit Requires Corrected 220 Volt Circuit, I recently attempted to install a new dryer using 240V – 4wire installation procedures.
Ceiling Fan Wiring Diagrams and Connections
How to Connect the Wiring when Replacing a Ceiling Fan – If the ceiling junction box only has a black and a white wire then it will attach to the black and blue of the ceiling fan and the pull chains will be the switch controls.
Add a Switch and Connecting the Wires
How Can I Add a Light Switch to the Existing Circuits? Adding Light Fixtures and a Light Switch to Existing Circuit Wiring, The Most Common Mistakes When Adding an Additional Light Switch and How to Fix Them.
Local Codes May Determine Electrical Service Panel Locations
Why is the main electric service panel located outside some homes? Your Main Electrical Panel Location may Depend on Local Codes.
Making Pigtails for Ground Wire Connections
How to Splice Ground Wires for Making Connections: Splicing Electrical Wires – This page shows a series of photos that demonstrate how to use a crimp sleeve for making pigtails to be used for grounding.
Godown Wiring Diagram
Three Godown Wiring Methods and Godown Wiring Diagram: The Godown system may be wired using mechanical 2-pole switches.
