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Cut Extension Cord Causes Power Loss to Outlets

How Can I Fix a Outlet that Lost Power after an Extension Cord Has Been Cut or Damaged? How to Locate and Restore the Power to an Outlet Circuit Has Lost Power.

Why Receptacle Outlets are Not Getting Full Power

Why Do I Only Have 70 Volts on a 120 Volt Receptacle? How to Troubleshoot and Repair Outlet Problems, The Most Common Problem with Electric Outlets and How to Repair Them.

Possible Causes of Lost Electrical Power

What would cause a circuit to loose power after an electrical storm? How to Diagnose Electrical Problems and Lost Power After Electrical Storm.

How to Fix a Microwave Oven that is Tripping a GFCI Outlet

The microwave will work on a regular outlet, just not a GFCI. Does the outlet in a cupboard have to be GFCI?

Why Summer Heat May Cause Problems with Electrical Circuits

What is causing a problem with my electrical power in my home? Guide to Troubleshooting Electric Circuit Problems.

Does a GFCI Outlet Need to be Grounded?

Does a GFCI Outlet need to be grounded?

How to Fix a Tripping GFI Outlet For a Refrigerator or Freezer

How Can I Fix a Tripping GFCI Outlet for a Refrigerator? Solve the Problem of a Tripping GFCI Refer or Freezer Outlet.

Electrical Problems after a Lightning Storm with Plugs and Dryer

After a lightning storm, some plugs don’t work and the dryer tries to come on, but will not start.

Question – Dimmer Switches Can Cause Bulbs to Hum

The humming you hear is actually the bulb filament vibrating.

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?

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.

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.

Solve GFCI Circuit Faults

I have a GFCI outlet in the garage that protects all the outlets inthe garage, bathrooms and outside. It trips 4-6 time a week…

To Help You Wire it Right

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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