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Troubleshooting a Door Bell Chime

By Dave Rongey

How do I wire a doorbell chime unit? How to Fix a Door Bell Problem, The Most Common Problems with Doorbells and How to Fix Them.

Tags: door bell, door bell problem, door chime, doorbell button, doorbell not working, doorbell wiring, fix a door bell, fix doorbell, wire a door bell, wiring a doorbell

How to Wire Switches using the Godown Method

By Dave Rongey

Controlling Light Fixtures using the Godown Wiring Method: Warehouse Lighting Controlled by the Godown.

Tags: emergency generator wiring, godown wiring diagram, lighting circuits, lighting controls, warehouse godown, wire godown switch

Repairing a Kitchen Outlet

By Dave Rongey

How can I fix a kitchen outlet that quit working? How To Identify and Repair a Kitchen Outlet Circuit, Troubleshooting Guide for Repairing a Kitchen Outlet Circuit Problem.

Tags: bad kitchen outlet, electrical troubleshooting, how to electrical, kitchen outlet, kitchen outlet circuit, kitchen outlet problem, kitchen outlet repair, outlet quit working

Electrical Wiring for Ceiling Fan and Outlets

By Dave Rongey

How to Install Electrical Wiring for Outlets and a Ceiling Fan: Ceiling fans may be controlled individually by the wall switch, pull chain switches or remote control modules.

Tags: ceiling fan, ceiling fan and outlet, ceiling fan cable, ceiling fan outlet, how to electrical wiring, wire ceiling fan to outlet, wiring light fixture

Wiring a Thermostat Controlled Heat Unit

By Dave Rongey

How to Install a Thermostat Controlled Heating Unit: How can I wire a thermostat to maintain a constant temperature?

Tags: Electric heater, electrical question, enclosure heater, heater control, heater thermostat, reptile heater, thermostat control relay

What To Do When The Main Circuit Breaker Trips Off

By Dave Rongey

How to Identify an Electrical Problem: Tripping Main Circuit Breaker or Blown Fuse, What to do About a Home Electrical Problem.

Tags: electric circuit problem, electrical question, home electrical panel, main circuit breaker, main fuse, main panel, tripped main breaker, tripping circuit

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.