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Articles about Electrical Wiring

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Electrical Wiring for a Garage Workshop


Installing an Electric Panel for a Detached Garage: Electric Codes for a Detached Garage Panel, Can I use a Main Lug Only Electric Panel Load Center for a detached garage?



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How to Fix an In Rush Power Problem and Tripped Circuit Breaker


How to Fix a Tripping Dedicated Circuit: This solution would be much safer than installing a larger circuit breaker which I definitely do not recommend.



The Problem of Vandalized Electrical Wiring


How to Repair Vandalized Electrical Wiring: What is the best way to repair electrical wiring that has been vandalized? Dealing with the Problem of Vandalized Electrical Wiring.



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Causes of Inconsistent Voltage On a Circuit


Why is there inconsistent voltage on a lighting circuit? Possible causes of a Light Circuit with Incorrect Voltage.



Wiring Switches for a Bathroom Fan Unit


How are Switches wired for a Bathroom Light and New Exhaust Fan Unit? Wiring Switches for a Bathroom Light and Exhaust Fan Unit, Wiring Two Devices from Separate Circuits on One Switch.



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Electric Furnace Trips Breaker


Why does my electric furnace trip the circuit breaker when it is turned on? This electrical wiring problem is about a Tripping Breaker for a 220 Volt Electric Heater.



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How to Run Electric Power Out to a Shed


I would like to run power out to my shed which sits about 150 feet back from house. I’m thinking direct bury UF from home panel box.



When Storms Cause Electrical Problems


What Can I Do to get the Power Back On After a Storm? Storm Damaged Home Electrical Systems, Water and Flood Damaged Electrical Wiring.



Heating A Cold Garage


What is the best way to heat my cold garage? How to Install Electric Wiring for a Floor Heat System, and the Electrical Circuit for a Floor Heating System.



Wire a Surveillance Flood Light


How should I provide power for a Surveillance Camera Flood Lights? Electric wiring for a Surveillance Camera Flood Light, Wiring to an Existing Power Source.



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How to Install Power to a Garden Shed


How to provide electrical power to a garden shed for a light and outlets.



How to Install Underground Electrical Cable for a RV Motor Home


How to Install Underground Cable for an RV Motor Home: Sizing Electrical Cable for an RV Motor Home Panel, Examples for Determining Underground Electrical Cable Sizes.



Replacing a Standard Wall Outlet


How to Wire a Wall Outlet – Example of Outlet Wiring when there are more than one cable from the electrical circuit.



Fix an Electrical Circuit for a Sump Pump or Septic Pump


My pump is not working and I am trying to troubleshoot the problem: How to Identify Typical Septic Pump Problems.



Upgrade Old Knob and Tube Electrical Wiring


Can I upgrade circuit wiring and outlets and still keep the lighting circuit in tack? How to Fix Old Electrical Wiring Problems: Guide for Repairing Old Wiring, Upgrading Knob and Tube Wiring and a Fuse Box



How Many Electrical Wires In a Junction Box


How to Wire a Junction Box: Selecting a Junction Box for Electrical Wiring, The Basics of Electrical Junction Boxes, The number of wires that are allowed in a Junction Box.



Wire 220 Volt Receptacle Outlets


How should I install two 220 Volt Receptacles that Require Two Individual Power Sources? Options for Installing Two 220 Volt Receptacles that Require Two Individual Power Sources.



Adding Electrical Wiring in the Home Videos


How should I install electrical wiring inside the walls of my home? Installing Electrical Wiring around Obstacles inside the walls and ceilings.



Low Voltage Yard Lights Not Working


Why do my low voltage yard lights turn off 2 or 3 hours after turning on?



Wire a Disconnect Switch for a Tankless Water Heater


I installed a tankless water heater. I put a non-fuseable disconnect between it and the breaker box. How do I wire a 60amp Siemens disconnect switch for a Tankless Water Heater?



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