Articles about Electrical
Ethiopia Residential Wiring Diagram
Electrical installation for residential wiring for a home in Ethiopia…
How To Fix An Electrical Panel Feed
I just bought a condo they was built in 1994. It turns out my neighbors air conditioner is powered by my ac circuit breaker…
How to Make an Electrical Wire Splice Connection
I changed a ceiling light fixture in the dining area, and it works, but now the ceiling light in the living room and hallway don’t work…
Sizing a Home Generator Transfer Switch
can I use only 1 large breaker in the transfer switch to supply the power to my main box or do I have to have multi-breaker in the transfer switch….
What Are The Electrical Codes For Above Ground Pools?
My electrician is trying to ground my above ground pool. There is no metal on the…
Is There an Electrical Problem When Lights and Appliances Go Off And On?
Most often this is the symptom of a deteriorating connection that is occurring most likely at the electrical…
Will Your Home Project Cause Unwanted Fees?
have the inspector tell you what category the project has been identified as. If this is not correct then you need to discuss this with him. This does not mean that you can cut corners to prevent applicable code requirements. However…
What Size Wire for a 60 Amp 220v Cable to an Air Handler?
I need to run a 60 amp 220v cable to an air handler for a 45 ft length, should I use number 8 or 6 cable…
Electrical Question about an Outlet Screw Terminal
If the screws for the terminals come all the way out, is the receptacle still good to use?
Electrical Question about Voltage Adapters
I have a small fan that calls for a 3v adapter. Can I use a 7v adapter instead?
What is the Meaning of O.C.B.?
Depending on your application, here are some definitions for O.C.B. …
How To Provide GFCI Protection For An Older Kitchen?
Can I still wire the GFI into such an arrangement or can I put a GFI breaker on my service panel?
Which Electrical Boxes Are Approved For Ceiling Fans?
IS THERE SOME KIND OF SPANNER BOX THAT CAN BE PUT UP IN BETWEEN THE STUDS THAT WILL SUPPORT A FAN AND LIGHT?
Can A Type A Bulb Replace A Type B Bulb?
For a type B 60 Watt bulbs, can I use a type A bulb instead?
Electrical Question from Craig about 3-PHASE Electrical
I want to wire a 3 phase plug to be able to power normal powerpoints (at 240v 10a) to run as a 3 phase to powerpoint, powerboard. I have seen such a thing before.
How Do I Wire My Light Fixture?
I have red and black conductors coming from the switch to a light. There’s a power supply coming into the light(white and black)and white and black going to other…
Will T5 Lamps Work With A T12 Electronic Fixture Ballast?
Retrofitting T12 or T8 to T5. Current fixtures utilize electronic ballast. Will T5 operate on existing ballast or require new…
Does My Sauna Require A Dedicated Electrical Circuit?
The sauna will require a dedicated 240 volt 40 amp GFCI Protected Circuit installed according to…
How To Troubleshoot 3-Way Switch Wiring
This will be a process of identification and troubleshooting in order to discover what may be wrong…
Can I Change The Wiring For My Light Switch?
First you must identify the electrical wiring configuration that presently exists. Then you can determine which additional wiring will be necessary to provide the desired results. Care must be taken to…
