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How Do It Connect The Ceiling Fan Wires?

These are the typical wiring connections for ceiling fans….

Adding An Air Conditioner With a 9 Amp Rating

Unfortunately most room air conditioners require a dedicated circuit. Depending on how loaded the 20 amp bedroom outlet circuit is….

Electrical Question about A Kettle Plug That Gets Very Hot

I have an electric kettle that seems to work well but the plug gets very hot as the water heats up.

Electrical Question from Sankar about Sizing Cable for a MCCB

How to select the cable & MCCB. I Need the cable chart.

Electrical Question – What is a 2-wire Borilis?

Question: A 2-wire borilis. What is the meaning of that term, pertaining to electrical wiring?

Electrical Question From Michael about Troubleshooting

I have a electrical heated floor and had to shorten the wire in the floor.

Question – 200 Amp Main Circuit Breaker Tripping – Part 3

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

Question – Identifying the Wires

Why do I have two black wires on the fixture?

Question – There is Power Going to the Fixture, But it Still Isn’t Working

Because your old existing fixture stopped working it seems that there is a problem with the fixture circuit.

Question – Converting a Headlight to a Lamp

How do I change the power supply from a battery to standard indoor electric power cord?

Question – Using CFLs Rather Than Incandescent Bulbs

Can I use a higher watt CFL than the fixture recommends?

Question – Identifying the Ground Wire

Which wire is the ground wire?

Question – How to Determine If You Can Add Another Fixture to a Circuit

I have four white wires and four black wires in a fixture box. Is my circuit overloaded?

Question – Shocked with the Circuit Breakers Off?

Why did my electrician get an electrical shock if he turned off all the breakers?

Question – 200 Amp Main Circuit Breaker Tripping – Part 2

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

Question – Why There are Different Types of Dryer Plugs

The new electrical code calls for a 4-wire plug for dryers.

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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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