Articles about Electrical Troubleshooting
Split-Buss Electrical Panels
Understanding Split-Buss Electrical Panels: Dave explains that a split buss circuit breaker panel allows the upper circuits to remain energized while the bottom section is controlled by a separate circuit breaker.
Testing an Electric Motor Circuit
Steps for Testing Electrical Power for a Pump Motor Circuit – Work you way back towards the controls and power source or electrical panel. It sounds like you lost one of the power legs of the motor circuit.
How to Wire a Waterfall and Switch
Wiring a Waterfall to connect a single pole on-off switch to the GFCI to shut off the device instead of unplugging it when..
Dimmer Switches That are Warm to the Touch – Is This a Problem?
Correctly Sizing Dimmer Switches – Understanding the importance of properly sizing a dimmer switch…
Identifying Wiring for a Ceiling Fan and Light Fixture
Testing Wiring for a Ceiling Fan and Light to enable the right connections – The fan has wires of black, white, and blue, and a green grounding wire…
Why Does a Circuit Breaker Produce Power in the OFF Position
When a Circuit Breaker Produces Power in the OFF Position – There are two possibilities that would cause a circuit breaker to appear to have power when it is in the OFF position…
How to Repair an Electrical Circuit with a Low Volt Reading
Low Voltage due to a Lost Connection – The circuit wiring would need to be checked starting with the…
Understanding Air Conditioning Circuit Requirements
Electrical Troubleshooting tips for an Air Conditioner: I need a 2 pole 20 amp breaker for my panel box, It is for the wire to my air conditioning unit. The specs are rated voltage…
Why a Light Fixture May Not Be Working
Electrical Repairs and Testing for Lighting Fixture Failures
Electrical Troubleshooting Tripping GFCIs in Different Locations
Electrical Troubleshooting GFCI Problems: Checklist for Troubleshooting GFCI Problems for Electrical Repairs
