Articles about Electrical
Installing a Switch Shorts a Wire and Trips Off The House
When installing a switch for a garbage disposal the power was on and the white wire grounded and tripped the breaker for the entire house: How to Repair Wiring Problems with Switches, Common Problems When Wiring Switches and How to Fix Them.
How to Locate a Voltage Problem
Why is the electrical circuit voltage not reading normal with a voltage tester? How to Locate a Voltage Problem, Electrical Tests for Locating the Cause of Incorrect Voltage.
Add a Touch Sensor to a Light Fixture
How to Install a Touch Sensor Switch or a Remote Control Switch for a Light Fixture: Can I wire a touch sensor switch or a remote control for a light fixture?
Electrical Wiring for a Ceiling Fan
How to Remove and Install a Ceiling Fan and Switch: Wiring a Ceiling Fan and Wall Switch.
Energy Savings Calculation for Lighting
How to Calculate Energy Savings for Lighting: Is there any difference in the energy savings if I replace light bulbs in a regular 120 volt fixture or in a 12 Vac low voltage fixture?
Why Your Apartment Electric Bill May Be High
Why the Electric Bill of an Apartment Condo or Flat May be High: How to Track Your Energy Usage, My apartment was using a lot of energy every day and I felt I was being charged for my neighbors electricity.
Qualifying for an Electrical Contractors License
Getting an Electrical Contractors License: Understanding the Qualifications for an Electrical Contractors License.
Wiring a Used Electric Range Cord
How to Wire a Kitchen Range Power Cord: How do I wire a three wire range cord when I there is a four wire receptacle on the wall?
How To Troubleshoot Wall Receptacle Problems
How to Test Electrical Wiring for Outlets: I have a 120volt receptacle that does not work even though the voltage tester shows there is voltage at the receptacle.
How To Move Light Fixture to a New Location
How to Extend Light Fixture Wiring to a New Location: The Procedure For Extending or Moving Light Fixture Wiring.
Installing a Switch for a 240 Volt Pump
Methods of Wiring a Switch for a Pump: How to Wire a Control Switch for a 240 Volt Pump.
How to Stop Fluorescent Lights from Flickering
Solving the Problem of Flickering Light Fixtures: How to Stop Those Annoying Flickering Fluorescent Lights, The Main Causes of Flickering Fluorescent Lights and How to Fix Them
How to Wire Switches using the Godown Method
Controlling Light Fixtures using the Godown Wiring Method: Warehouse Lighting Controlled by the Godown.
Why a House May Not Have Electrical Power
How to Troubleshoot Lost Power to a Home: Why a Home May Not Have Electrical Power, How to Reset a Main Electrical Circuit Breaker.
What to do When a Fuse or Breaker Trips Off
How to Identify Electrical Wiring Problems: The Most Common Problems with an Electric Circuits and How to Fix Them.
Electrical Question about the PE or Protective Earth Connection
Electrical Question about 3-Phase 220 Volt Wiring: The circuit is 220 volt, 3 phase, 60 cycles. The terminal landings are marked L1, L2, L3 and PE.
