Articles about Electrical Questions and Answers
Question – Halogen Bulbs
Do halogen bulbs smell when they’re about to go out?
Question – Attic Insulation and Wiring
Attic electrical wiring covered with insulation poses a concern about over-heating.
Question – Battery Charger Safety
Can I keep my battery charger plugged in all summer?
Question – Electrical Troubleshooting Practices
Electrical troubleshooting requires testing procedures to find the problem.
Question – Cabin Wiring Methods
Is it safe to just lay wiring on top of the rafters?
Question – Ceiling Fan Light Kit Wiring
Can a dimmer switch be installed on a ceiling fan light?
Question – Ceiling Fan Installation and Dimmer Switches
Installing ceiling fans where fixtures are now on dimmer switches.
Question – Ceiling Fan Replacement
What are the right wiring connections for my ceiling fan?
Question – Troubleshooting a Ceiling Fan Light Fixture
Here is the correct wiring of a ceiling fan light fixture.
Question – Does a 240 Volt Light Fixture Require a 2-Pole Circuit Breaker?
See why installing a 240 volt circuit without a 2-pole circuit breaker poses a hazard.
Question – Home with Electrical Overload – Part 1
This 100 year old home is having some electrical issues.
Question – Home with Electrical Overload – Part 2
This 100 year old home continues to have power outages. Now we discover a moisture problem.
Question – 220 Volt Circuit – Part 1
Some exercise equipment will require a dedicated 220 volt circuit.
Question – 220 Volt Circuit – Part 2
Some exercise equipment will require a dedicated 220 volt circuit.
Question – Cords and How to Identify the Individual Wires – Part 3
I think a hardware store employee gave me wrong advice about cords. One side is smooth, one is ridged; which is which?
Question – Cords and How to Identify the Individual Wires – Part 2
Smooth side, ridged side: Which is which?