Articles about Electrical
I accidentally cut into a wire is there anything I can do?
I cut into an electrical wire in the wall. How can I fix it? How to Splice or Repair an Electrical Wire or Cable, Avoid a potential fire hazard and future problems with damaged electrical wires or cables.
How to Connect the Wires of a Ceiling Fan
I bought a new ceiling fan and can not figure out the wiring. How do I wire it? Connecting the Wires for a Ceiling Fan Made Easy.
220 Volt Appliance Wiring Requirements
Why do most 220 volt appliances not use a white common neutral wire? How to Wire a 220 Volt Appliance.
Power Quality and Your Home Electronic Devices
Why does my neighbor’s ac unit make my lights flicker? How Power Quality and Power Conditioners help protect Home Electrical Devices.
Air Conditioner and Tripping Circuit
My Air Conditioner trips the circuit breaker, does the breaker need to be replaced? Troubleshooting an Air Conditioner Problem.
Testing An Electrical Circuit For A Ground
Should I make sure my Circuits are Properly Grounded? How to Determine if a Circuit is Actually Grounded and how to proceed to bond your system for equipment protection
50 HZ and 60 HZ Frequency Power for Home Appliances
50 HZ And 60 HZ Frequency Guidelines: I would not advise plugging a 50 HZ microwave into a 60 HZ outlet because of the electronic circuitry, however as long as the coffee pot has a heating element only and no electronic components, then it should be fine.
Turn On Outdoor Lights with a Garage Door Opener
How to Operate an Outdoor Light with the Garage Door: How can I turn on an outdoor light with my automatic garage door opener?
Using the Right Tools for the Job
What kind of Tools do Electricians Use? My Hands-On Experience Using Hand Tools.
Installing Ceiling Light Fixtures
How are the wires connected for a new light fixture? How to Make the Wire Connections for Light Fixtures.
Principles for Domestic House Wiring
How is a domestic building is wired and what principle is there to follow in wiring a domestic building? Planning your circuits for the anticipated loads is crucial to prevent any overloaded conditions.
Dimmer Switch Wiring and 3-Way Switches
How to Wire Dimmer Switches and 3Way Switches: Electrical Tips about Wiring 3Way Dimmers and Switches.
Installing a Ceiling Fan Using Surface Wiring
How can I Install a Ceiling Fan without an Electrical Box? Install a Ceiling Fan without Turing it into a Major Construction Project.
Electrical Contractor Listings on Ask-The-Electrician
How do I get listed as an Electrical Contractor on the Ask-the-Electrician website? Electrical Contractors can get a free listing on one of the state pages here at ask-the-electrician.com.
Junction Box Splice for a 220 Volt Electric Range Cable
How do I Splice a 220 Volt Cable in an Electrical Junction Box? Splice Electrical Wires, What to do with the Ground Wire.
Why Won’t My GFI Outlet Reset?
Fully explained wiring instructions complete with a picture series of an installation and wiring diagrams can be found in the GFCI area here…
