Articles about Electric

Home Generator Transfer Switch Options

Is a manual transfer switch a good choice for my generator? Selecting a Transfer Switch for a Home Generator.

One of my HVAC Units Quit Working

Repairing an HVAC Unit that Quit Working: Replacing HVAC Electrical Parts and System Components, Causes of a Melted Electrical Wire on a HVAC Unit.

Generator Automatic Transfer Switch is Crackling Sizzling and Arcing

Why does my automatic transfer switch makes a Loud ‘pop’ and there was also a visible flash?

Why Dryers Will Not Dry Clothes or Produce Heat

Why is my clothes dryer is turning but not heating and not drying the clothes? How to Find Out Why Dryers Will Not Dry Clothes or Produce Heat.

Understanding Home Generator Panels

How to Plan for a Generator and Transfer Switch Installation: Panels and Generator Circuit Power

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.

Before You Buy a Generator You Should Read This

How to Choose the Right Generator for Your Home: Home Generators and the Total Connected Electric Load.

Installing Electrical Radiant Heat Floor Mats

How to Install an Electric Radiant Floor Heat System: Components of an Electric Radiant Floor Heat System, Electric Circuit Requirements for a Electric Radiant Floor Heat System.

Replacing a Blower Motor for an HVAC System

How can I Adjust The Speed on an HVAC Blower Motor? Speed variations and wiring configurations of a Blower Motor.

How to Ground a Home Generator

How to Ground a Generator and the Home Electrical System: Bonding the Generator to the Grounded Electrical System of the Home.

Space Heaters, Air Conditioners and Electrical Outlets

The Problem of Sharing Outlet Circuits with Space Heaters: Can I plug a heater into an existing outlet? Space Heater Electrical Circuits.

How to Install and Wire a Baseboard Heater

How to Wire a Baseboard Heater: Wiring Connections for a Baseboard Heater Thermostat, Thermostat Mounted on the Wall Heater Unit, Remote Thermostats or Wall Mounted Thermostats.

Baseboard Heater Electric Circuit

What Size Circuit Does a Baseboard Heater Need to Have? Electrical Circuit Requirements for a Baseboard Heater.

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 Connections for an Electric Water Heater

What are the Wiring Connections for a Water Heater? The Electrical Connections for a 50Gal 240 Volt Electric Water Heater.

Wire Connections for a 3-Wire Range Cord with Video

How are the wires connected to an electric range? Wire Connections, 220 and 240 Volt Range Cord.

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The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!
The Non-Contact Electrical Tester

This is a testing tool that is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.

The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!
The Plug-In Outlet Tester

This is great to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring, is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect, Very handy and easy to use.

Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!
The Wire Stripper and Wire Cutter

A wire stripping tool used to safely strip electrical wires. This handy tool has multiple uses: The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation. The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.

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