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Replacing Wall Outlets
I replaced an outlet and now other outlets are not working right: Electrical Wiring Connections for Outlets, Wiring a Switched Outlet and Standard Wall Outlets.
Hot Tub Cable and Electrical Wiring
How to Install Hot Tub Electrical Circuit Wiring: Can I run a regular 6AWG 3 conductor wire plus ground through a one inch conduit or do I need to run outdoor 6AWG wire?
Convert a 3 Phase Motor to Single Phase
3 Phase Motor Conversion Options: Single Phase Rotary Phase Converter, Electric Motors and VFD Variable Frequency Drives.
What To Do When Surge Protectors Do Not Work
Power Surges and Power Conditioning: Surge Protection for Your Home, UPS or Uninterpretable Power Supplies or Battery Backup Units.
Wiring Connections for a Heated Exhaust Fan
How to Check an Exhaust Fan Heater that Stopped Working: The circuit wiring for many heater exhaust fan units have temperature sensors installed and may be part of the blower circuit wiring which ensures that air movement is occurring to prevent a high temperature occurrence.
What To Do If Electrical Wiring Is Damaged
What should I do about Damaged Electrical Wiring in my Home? Repairing Damaged Electrical Wiring, Electrical Troubleshooting and Repairing a Damaged Electric Circuit.
Bathroom GFI Outlet Wiring
How to Wire a Bathroom GFCI Outlet Circuit: Wiring so the receptacle outlet which is located in the bathroom is protected by a GFCI.
How to Convert a 240 Volt Circuit to 120 Volt
How to Convert a Circuit from 240volt to 120volt: The Basics of converting a Dedicated 240 Volt Circuit to a 120 Volt Circuit.
Telephone Wiring Problems and Solutions
How to Wire a Telephone: Checking Home Telephone Wiring Connections, Why a Telephone has No Dial Tone.
240 Volt Circuits for Ovens and Dryers
240Volt Dryer Circuit Electrical Question: I have a 240volt outlet for my dryer. Can I modify it so it will be a double outlet and run my 240volt electric oven also?
Installing Electrical Boxes In Plaster Walls
How to Install Electrical Boxes For a Smooth Finish: The result will be a smooth finished look of the wall and the electrical devices.
Wiring a Switched or Half-Hot Outlet
Wiring a Half Hot Switched Outlet: Question, I’m trying to wire my top outlet to be always hot and the bottom outlet to a switch.
How to Install Recessed Can Light Fixtures Video
Installing Recessed Light Fixtures: Considerations When Installing Recessed Lighting Fixtures, Planning and Installing Recessed Lighting.
Wiring Diagrams for GFI Outlets
Wiring Connections for GFI Outlets: Line and Load Connections for Wiring GFI Outlets.
Using a Circuit Tracer to Detect a Broken Electrical Wire
How can I locate a damaged or broken electrical wire inside a wall? Electrical Wire Locators and Circuit Tracers, What to Do if Electrical Wiring has been Damaged Inside a Wall.
The Cause of an Electric Spark
What Causes an Electric Spark: An Explanation of Electrical Sparks and Electric Current Flow.
What To Do About a Warm Dimmer Switch
Why Dimmer Switches May Be Warm or Hot: How to Select the Right Dimmer Switch for Your Light Fixtures.
Voltage Feedback Causes TV Signal Loss Due to Possible Grounding Problem
Why Installing and Maintaining the Bonded System Ground Is Very Important: Improper Grounding Can Cause High Levels of Feedback Voltage and possible electric shock. Important Warning about Ungrounded Outlets.
Ceiling Fan Connections for Red and Blue Wires
How do I connect the red and blue wires for a ceiling fan? How to Install Ceiling Fans and Make the Wiring Connections.
Planning a Solar Power System
How should I set up a solar backup generator for my home? Planning Your Solar Power System, How to Size a Solar Power System, Components of a Solar Power System.
