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Articles about Electrical Wiring

How Electric Heaters can be a Problem for Renters


Plugin Space Heaters and Electrical Circuits: Safe Electrical Circuit Wiring, Electric Space Heaters, Separating Electrical Circuits, Adding Electrical Circuits.



How to Fix Lost Power to the Backside of a House


How to Troubleshoot No Power and Lost Power: The back side on my house has no power. The house has Federal circuits. I replaced all the fuses but still no power.



Replacing Ungrounded Outlets with a GFI


Replacing Ungrounded 2-Prong Outlets with a Standard 3-Prong Outlet, Replacing Ungrounded 2-Prong Outlets with a GFCI Outlet.



Wiring a Combo Switch Outlet


How Can I Replace a Garbage Disposal Switch with a Combination Switch? How to Wire a Combo Switch Outlet, Wiring a Combo Device Switched Outlet or Half Hot Outlet, How to Convert a Switched Outlet.



How to Wire into an Existing Light Switch


How Can I Wire into an Existing Switch that Controls an Outlet? The Most Common Problems when Wiring Light Switches and How to Fix Them, Wiring Switches with White Wires.



Wiring Diagrams for GFI Outlets


Wiring Connections for GFI Outlets: Line and Load Connections for Wiring GFI Outlets.



Upgrading 100 Amp Electric Service Panel to 150 Amp


Upgrading a Bulldog Pushmatic Electrical Service Panel: The exact Size and Type of conductors may be identified to see if they are rated for a higher amperage, however when upgrading to a higher amperage panel it is typical to install new service conductors.



Why Home Electrical Inspections Are Important


Are there any programs to help with home improvement projects? Home Electrical Inspections May Reveal Serious Problems You Need to Know About, What to do if you have Discovered Serious Problems with Your Home.



Ceiling Fan Wiring Help


My ceiling fan and light is not working right, what should I do to make it work right? How to Connect the Wires to a Ceiling Fan, Ceiling Fan Power and Switches.



How to Fix an Electric Circuit Problem


How to Locate and Repair Electrical Circuit Problems: Electrical tips for fixing an electrical circuit problem when lights and plugs do not work.



Electrical Wiring for a Range Hood Exhaust Fan


How to Locate Electrical Power for a Range Hood Fan: I am installing a new range hood exhaust fan, how can I get power to it?



How to Wire a 230 Volt AC Welder


Setting up the Electric Circuit for a 230 Volt AC Welder: Wiring a 230 Volt Welder Receptacle.



How to Change Out Electrical Outlets


Why is the power tripping off after I replaced my electric outlets? Common Mistakes When Replacing Electrical Outlets and How to Fix Them, Working with the Wiring and Electrical Outlet Box.



Installing 220 Volt Electric Appliances


Understanding the Qualification for Installing Major Electrical Appliances: Local Jurisdictions and Adopted Building Codes, Who is allowed to wire electrical appliances and where to find a city code that explains this.



How to Wire a Ceiling Fan with a Wall Outlet


How to Install Ceiling Fan Wiring: Installing a Ceiling fan from Wall Outlet, I am installing a ceiling fan that is connected to a switch which also controls two wall outlets.



Installing Electrical Power to a Shop from a Garage


Installing a Sub Panel to another Electric Panel: I have built a new shop close to my garage and would like to install a over head cable to the garage and for a new panel in the shop. How do I connect to the electrical power in the garage breaker box.



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