Articles about Electrical Wiring
GFCI Circuit Breaker for 240Volt Beer Keg Cleaning Equipment
Can you put a GFCI breaker on a circuit that has an SO Cord with an L6-30 plug on it? The equipment has a heater element that is used in cleaning beer kegs.
Replacing Ceiling Light Fixtures with Ceiling Fans
How can I replace two ceiling light fixtures with two ceiling fans that also have a light kit? How to Wire Ceiling Fans and Wall Switches.
How to Upgrade an Old Fuse Panel
How to Upgrade a Fuse Box. Upgrading an Old Fuse Panel should be more than just replacing the electrical box, here’s what I suggest…
How to Wire a Surveillance Flood Light
How should I provide power for Surveillance Camera Flood Lights? Wiring for a Surveillance Camera Flood Light, Wiring to an Existing Power Source.
Do I Have to Run New Wire for my Dryer?
I am buying a new GE dryer for a 30 yr old home that has the typical 10-3 wiring. The manufacturer says it needs to be a 4-wire outlet.
Tripping Breaker for a Ceiling Fan and Light
I have a problem with a light circuit where I removed an old light fixture and hung a ceiling fan and wired it into the existing setup then powered the circuit and hit the wall switch to check functions and the breaker tripped.
Are GFCI Outlets Required in the Bedroom
I’m having a home remodel done. The electrician is telling me that it is NEC code now that GFCI outlets have to be installed in bedrooms?
How to Fix an Outlet that has a Yellow Light and is Not Working
We have an outlet that has a yellow light and the outlet is not working.
Adding Smoke Detectors to Our New Addition
How can I wire in more smoke detectors to the existing smoke detectors.
Adding a Conduit to a Main Panel
On a main panel for residential application would I need a Meyers hub when drilling my own hole in the side? It will be above a concentric knockout, and used for solar instillation.
Strange Smell In Your House You Think is Electrical
I have a strange smell in my house which I think is electrical. I can only describe it as burnt sugar or maybe burnt caramel. What should I do if I have a strange smell in my house which I think is electrical?
Electric Wiring for AFCI in a Home
Can residential circuits dedicated to lighting with AFCI light switches share neutrals with other dedicated lighting circuits with AFCI light switches?
How Can I Find the Amps of my Electrical Panel
Is there a way by looking at the electrical meter to tell how many amps my electrical panel has?
50 Amp GFCI Trips When the Outlet is Installed
Why a new 50 amp GFCI breaker trips when the outlet Is installed in the box.
Adding a New Circuit to the Main Panel for a Garage Panel
I have the electrical main coming into an exterior panel, and being back-fed into a 125 AMP breaker. This then flows through the panel itself and into a sub-panel just inside the building.
When Electrical Power is Lost to Half the Circuits
Electrical Panel and Circuit Problems: Part of my house power is out. I checked outlets and no power was found.
