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Wire a Dryer with a 3 Prong Cord or 4 Prong Cord
How to wire a 4 prong dryer plug | How to Hook Up a 3Wire or 4Wire Dryer Cord.
Wiring a Up Down Switch for a Electric Projector Screen
How to Wire Motorized Big Screen Projector Switch
Electrical Circuits for Garage Remodel Wiring
Warning About Splicing Electrical Cables and Circuit Sizes: I am working on a re-model project in my garage where I will enclose and insulate a room from the rest of the garage.
Incorrect Cable Wiring Can Cause a House Fire
Electrical Tips to Avoid House Fires Due to Incorrect Electrical Wiring
Smart Light Switch Wire Connections
I am trying to connect a smart light switch. The existing switch only has two black wires connected to it, which i assume are the line and load wire.
Cut Electrical Cable Causes the Home to Lose Power
How to Restore Power to a Home after an Electrical Cable has Been Cut or Damaged.
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Fix Light Fixture and Switch Wiring Problems
How to Fix a problem with a light that your trying to install. Wiring Connections for Light Fixtures and Switches.
Why Summer Heat May Cause Problems with Electrical Circuits
What is causing a problem with my electrical power in my home? Guide to Troubleshooting Electric Circuit Problems.
Electrical Code and Swimming Pool Light Fixtures
GFCI Ground Fault Protection for Swimming Pool Lights: NEC Article 680-20, As described in this electrical question, anyone who enters the pool with this light on is in Danger of Potential Electrical Shock!
Wiring an Air Compressor that is Outside
Installing 8o gal air compressor that requires a 30 amp breaker, Can I use a 50 amp hot tub GFCI breaker outside as a hook up?
Wiring a New LED Under Cabinet Light
I am trying to install new led under cabinet lights. On the first light closest to the switch, there are 2 black, 2 white, and 2 ground wires; all are 14 gauge.
Electrical Requirements for Generators and Welders
I want to run my welder off a generator, can I put a plug end on the welder wire and plug the welder into my portable generator? How to Wire a Welder and Generator Plug.
Air Conditioning Electrical Circuit Requirements
How to Know if your Air Conditioner Requires a New Electrical Circuit
How do I identify home electrical problems?
When an electrical circuit or device fails the best way to determine what has caused the problem is to begin…..
Can I Replace a 15amp for a 20amp Breaker?
When I have the lights on and use anything it pops the breaker. Can I change the 15amp to a 20amp breaker?
Installing Ceiling Fan Wiring
I want to install a ceiling fan in my bedroom, there is nothing there now. There is one switch on the wall that works on the top half of one of the baseboard outlets…
Cord and Plug Safety for Electric Kilns
How to Replace an Electric Kiln Cord: We replaced the 2-prong twisted cloth cord on our old kiln with a new 3-prong plug and 20amp rubber electric cord, but we were told later that we should have used a twisted 20amp cloth cord.
Why a Neutral Electrical Circuit Wire May Be Hot
What could be causing the copper ground and neutral wire be hot? Power went out in bathroom and I checked the circuit breaker, and the GFCI and it seems fine.
Humidity and Electrical Switches and Wire Splices
How do I solve a humidity problem that effects some of the electrical devices? Whenever summer arrives, I encounter problems with both the kitchen light and my dishwasher.
How to Install Bedroom Lighting
How do I put a new light fitting in a bedroom. Fully explained pictures and wiring diagrams about wiring light switches describing the most common switches starting with photo diagram 1…