Articles about Electric

How to Wire a 230 Volt AC Welder

Setting up the Electric Circuit for a 230 Volt AC Welder: Wiring a 230 Volt Welder Receptacle.

The Cause of an Electric Spark

What Causes an Electric Spark: An Explanation of Electrical Sparks and Electric Current Flow.

Baseboard Electric Heater Circuit Wiring

Can I Put More Than One Set of Baseboard Heaters on the Same Circuit Breaker? How to Install a Baseboard Heater, Electrical Circuit Wiring.

Home Generator Automatic Transfer Switch Design

How to Wire a Custom Generator Transfer Switch – This series covers a wide variety of topics all about home generators including sizing, selecting, connecting and safely operating this all important addition to your home.

Adding an Electric Heater to a Home Electrical Circuit

How to Select an Electric Heater for an Existing Circuit: Can I add an electric heater that does not require a new electric circuit or wiring? Options for Installing Electric Heaters: Using an Existing Electrical Circuit, Identify the Electrical Specifications of an Existing Circuit.

Generators and Power Quality

How to Select the Right Generator for Your Home Electrical Requirements

Sizing a Generator Transfer Switch

Here are the Steps for Sizing a Generator Transfer Switch: The rating and size of all the electrical components of the system should be sized properly.

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.

Wiring a Thermostat Controlled Heat Unit

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

How to Wire a Generator Cord

Should a generator cord have 3 or 4 wires? How to Wire a Cord for a Generator, Connecting a 3-Wire and 4-Wire Cord to a Generator, Generator Cord and Connector Amperage Ratings.

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

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.

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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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