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What is the Correct Electrical Wire Size for Your Project?


What type of wire should I use for Electrical Wiring? How to Select the Right Wire and Cable.



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Causes of Electric Circuit Buzz Crackle or Sizzle


What could be causing a buzz and crackle sound in the electric box. How to find out and Locate the Cause of Electrical Circuit Buzz or Crackle, The Most Common Problems that Cause Electrical Circuit Buzz or Crackle and What Should Be Done.



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Air Conditioner Circuit Breaker or Fuse Size


Troubleshoot and Fix the Most Common Air Conditioner Problems: Guide to Air Conditioner Specifications and AC Unit Troubleshooting, How to know if your AC circuit breaker or fuse is correct.



Replacement Ceiling Fan Wiring Configurations


How to Fix Ceiling Fan Wiring Problems: Common Problems with Ceiling Fan Wiring and How to Fix Them, Identify the Ceiling Fan Wires for the Right Connections, Wires for Ceiling Fan Light Fixtures, Wiring Connections that Cause a Tripped Circuit Breaker.



Why Light Switches May Not Be Working


Why did my light switch stop working? The Most Common Problems with Light Switches and How to Fix Them. Wiring More Than One Light Switch in the Same Switch Box.



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Electrical Wiring for a Garage Workshop


Installing an Electric Panel for a Detached Garage: Electric Codes for a Detached Garage Panel, Can I use a Main Lug Only Electric Panel Load Center for a detached garage?



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How to Fix an In Rush Power Problem and Tripped Circuit Breaker


How to Fix a Tripping Dedicated Circuit: This solution would be much safer than installing a larger circuit breaker which I definitely do not recommend.



Verifying Fan Connections With A Wiring Diagram


I am rewiring a Table Fan Speed Control Switch: How to Verify Fan Motor Wiring Connections, Checking the Motor and Capacitor Connections.



How Many Receptacle Outlets Are Allowed Per Circuit


How many receptacles can you wire onto a 20amp circuit breaker? How to Know the Number of Outlets to Wire on a Circuit.



How to Wire a 3 Phase Air Compressor


How is an air compressor wired and where do the wires go? Wiring a 3 Phase Motor for an Air Compressor, The Basic Requirements for Wiring Electric Motors, 3 Phase Motor Circuits.



Electrical Wiring for a Bath Light Fan Combo


How do I wire the switches for my bath fan and light? How to Identify Electrical Wiring for Installing a Bath Fan Combo with a Light, Wiring Connections for a Bathroom Exhaust Fan.



Apartment Keeps Tripping Electrical Circuit


Why an Apartment Unit may be Tripping a Circuit Breaker: Why is my apartment tripping the circuit breaker?



Dryer Cord and Electric Circuit Wiring


My Dryer Cord that is Too Short, Can I Splice the Wires? I want to move my dryer to the other side of the laundry room but the cord isn’t long enough.



Electrical Circuit for a Tanning Bed


How to Provide Electrical Power for a Tanning Bed: The Most Common Electrical Circuit Requirements for Installing Tanning Bed, Tanning Bed Circuit Types, Installing a Tanning Bed Circuit



Splicing 220 Volt Wiring


How to Splice 220 Volt Electrical Wiring: Considerations when splicing 220 volt cable wiring in order to make the splice safe, accessible and makes sure the circuit maintains integrity.



Sump Pump Circuit Wiring


Installing Electrical Circuit Wiring for a Sump Pump and providing the necessary GFCI protection and means of disconnect.



Replacing a Dimmer With A Light Switch


How To Replace a Dimmer Switch with a Light Switch: Wiring a Light Switch to Replace a Dimmer Switch.



When Aluminum Wiring Becomes a Real Fire Hazard


Can you replace a 15 amp circuit breaker with a 20 amp circuit breaker if the wire is 12 gauge and it’s protected by a 15 amp fuse at the load? The Dangers of Aluminum Wiring and an Incorrect Circuit Breaker Size Can Lead to a Fire Hazard.



Understanding Electrical Panel Total Amps


How do I figure total amps in the panel box?: The total connected load depends on the electrical devices that are actually connected to the circuits and how often these items are being used.



Wiring a Plug to be Controlled by a Switch


How can I have the top plug to be switched and bottom to be live? Wire Half-Hot Plugs and Switched Outlets.



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