Articles about Electrical Questions and Answers

Question – Dimmer Switches – Part 1

When lights that are on dimmer switches don’t work, make sure you understand the difference between Master and Slave dimmer switches.

Question – Dimmer Switches Can Cause Bulbs to Hum

The humming you hear is actually the bulb filament vibrating.

Question – 200 Amp Main Circuit Breaker Tripping – Part 1

My 200 amp main electrical circuit breaker trips. Should I replace it?

Electrical Power Source for Basement Outlets

I am installing 3 new outlets in my basement. There is no extra breaker spot available in my box. Can I splice into an existing…

Electrical Problems after a Lightning Storm with Circuit Breaker

After a lightning storm problems with a Circuit Breaker.

Electrical Problems after a Lightning Storm Damages the Dryer

After a lightning storm problem with clothes dryer.

Question – Troubleshooting a Dryer Plug

What causes a 240 volt outlet to give only 120 volts?

Splicing Electrical Wiring In an Attic

How to Splice Electrical Wiring and Enclose the Wire Splice in a Junction Box: Question, What is the correct and most efficient way to splice electrical wire that is running through my attic.

Outdoor Wiring for a GFCI Outlet

How to Install Electrical Wiring for a GFCI Outlet in an Outdoor Location: The Most Common Method for Installing Electrical Cable and Wiring for Outdoor GFCI Outlets.

Safe Electrical Wiring Methods for Garages

Is it OK to run Romex wire through and along studs in a garage if I am not installing drywall? How to Install Garage Electrical Wiring.

Cable Strapping and Wiring Methods

How to Strap Electrical Wire and Cable: As the cable passes through holes in the framing it does not need to be supported, only as the cable runs parallel with the framing will the strapping be required.

Why Does My GFI Circuit Not Have Power?

My GFI Circuit Does Not Have Power: GFI Circuit Problem.

Converting Light Fixture Voltage

Changing Light Fixture Voltage: 120 to 220 Volt Light Fixture Conversion, I moved to another country from the US and brought three 120 volt lamps that I would like to use here.

Electrical Wiring for Two GFCI Outlets

How to Wire Two GFI Outlets: GFCI Outlets and Circuit Breakers, Bathroom GFCI Outlet, GFCI Outlet Circuit for a Bathroom, GFCI Wiring Diagrams.

Safety When Working With Electricity

How to Use Safety When Working on Electrical Wiring

Light Bulb and Dimmer Switch Compatibility

Understanding How Dimmer Switches Work with Light Bulbs

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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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