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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.
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