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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.



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.



How to Install Wiring for a Ceiling Light Fixture


Electrical Wiring Diagrams for Installing a Ceiling light in a Living Room. A ceiling box should be installed and the converted cable from the wall receptacle can be installed up to the new ceiling light fixture.



How to Replace a 4Way Light Switch


How to Wire a 4Way Light Switch? Wiring Diagrams for a 4way switch.



Figuring Volts Watts and Electrical Amperage


How to Calculate Electrical Loads and Circuits using Ohms Law: The Most Common Electrical Calculation using Ohms Law



Wiring a Ceiling Fan Remote Module


How to Install and Wire a Remote Controlled Ceiling Fan. Describing a typical remote control module and the wiring connections. I’m installing a remote control module with a ceiling fan.



Wiring Ceiling Fans for Wall Switches


How To Connect Ceiling Fan Electrical Wiring: When there are 4 wires coming out from ceiling but there are only 3 wires with the fan and light fixture.



Phone Jack Wiring and Splices


How to Wire a Phone Jack and Install Telephone Wiring: Telephone wiring diagram with photos and instructions will show you the direct steps to correctly wiring a telephone jack.



Before Installing a Window Air Conditioner Unit


Easy Solutions that may Help Improve Your Air Conditioning and Heating System. Can I run a window air conditioning unit in that bedroom, while I have the house central air conditioning unit running.



Avoid Mistakes When Wiring New Lights


How to Wire Switches When Adding Light Fixtures: Electrical Wiring Tips for Wiring Light Fixtures and Switches



Extending Circuits for a Panel Relocation


How to Move Electrical Circuit Wiring When Relocating an Electrical Panel: Installing Junction Boxes and Gutters for Electrical Wire Splicing.



How to Identify Cord Wires


How to Identify the Individual Wires of a Cord When The Cord Wires are all the Same Color: The Best Way to Identify the Wires of a Cord and how they are Connected



How Dusk To Dawn Light Fixtures Work


Why Dusk To Dawn Light Fixtures are a Good Choice for Security Lighting: Adjusting a Dusk to Dawn Fixture for Optimal Lighting



Hot Tub 4-Wire Circuit


How to Wire a 4 Wire Hot Tub Circuit: Electrical Circuit Requirements for Hot Tubs



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