Articles about 220 Volt Wiring
How Do I Troubleshoot My Clothes Dryer Circuit?
Why did my clothes dryer stop working? How to Check a Electric Clothes Dryer Circuit, Why a Clothes Dryer Stopped Working and What to Check.
Why Lights Dim When the Central AC Unit Starts
Why do my lights dim when my central AC Unit comes on? Evaluating an Older Home Electrical System.
Wiring a Hot Tub 50 AMP GFCI Circuit
How to Wire a Hot Tub Circuit: Electrical Codes and Details for Spa and Hot Tub Wiring. Essentials for your installation, including the required GFCI ground fault protection and circuit wire size.
Why a New Hot Tub May Not Work Right
Why is my new hot tub not working right? Why a Hot Tub Stops Working and the Breaker Does Not Trip.
Hot Tub Circuit Wiring
How can I wire a hot tub from the power source to the GFCI and the factory wired control box? How to Connect Hot Tub GFCI Circuit Wiring, Understanding a 120/240Volt 4Wire Hot Tub Circuit.
Installing a Panel for a Hot Tub
Installing a Panel for a Hot Tub: I want to add a panel for a hot tub, some outlets and lights. Should I run a 100A service panel so I can supply power for all these circuits?
Electrical Wiring for Generator Connections
Why you should never connect a generator in such a way as to back-feed your electrical system. This is extremely dangerous not only to your home but also the electrical utility crews who may be working on downed electrical wires.
Installing 220Volt Wiring for a Solar Power Monitor
Is it code compliant to run two separate 12-2 Romex cables instead of one 12-3 for 220volt?
Why Does My Hot Tub Stop Working
My Hot Tub is Tripping Off, is the Wire Size Right?
Electric Clothes Dryer Double Pole Circuit
Which circuit breaker should be installed for an electric clothes dryer? How an Electrical Circuit is Wired for an Electric Clothes Dryer.
Oven Wiring with a 3-Wire Connection
How to Wire an Electric Range – The electrical circuit for this oven will need to be tested to be sure that the ground connection is actually present. The installation manual should be double checked to be certain that all of the wiring connection points are correct.
120 and 240 Volt Motor Wiring
Should I wire my motor for 240volt or 120volt? The advantages of wiring a volt motor for 240 volts.
Is Your Electric Clothes Dryer Shocking You?
Why am I getting shocked by my electric dryer? How to Check a Dryer Electric Circuit, Troubleshooting Dryer Electrical Wiring Connections.
Kitchen Range Circuit
How to Install Electrical Circuit Wiring for an Electric Range Circuit. I have an older home and the circuit to my existing range is 3 wire 40 amp.
How to Correct Low Voltage Conditions
How Single Phase Voltage Regulators Work to Correct Abnormal Voltage Conditions: Single Phase Servo Voltage Regulators determine automatically the change in voltage as the constant voltage. This is accomplished by using electro-mechanic, passive or active components. The Servo Voltage Regulator makes the comparison between the real output voltage and the inner reference voltages.
Converting a 120 Volt Motor to 240 Volts
How to Convert the Electrical Circuit Voltage for a Motor: There are multiple problems here. You and the electrician did not discuss exactly what the 240 volt outlet would be used for. This is a big mistake, and I’m amazed that the electrician did not ask you what the circuit would be used for.
