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How do I connect two fluorescent light fixtures together?


Depending on the containment of the fixtures, how far the fixtures will be apart and if the wiring will be vulnerable to damage you could either use…



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 – 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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