Articles about Electrical Questions and Answers
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.