Articles about Electrical
Electrical Wiring to a Porcelain Lamp Holder
Can I use 18 gauge thermostat wire to connect from the Romex to the Lamp holder?
Installing Underground Electrical Wiring
Is there away to do this without having to trench and bury the line? Is there an electrical cable that can lay on the surface of the ground or a couple of inches deep…
Installing Home Electrical Wiring
Is it permissible to install Romex electrical wire through stud bore hole’s (inside the wall) located above doors and windows…
Calculate Electrical Circuits for Lights and Outlets
Can I use a 12 gauge wire for 7 outlets and 12 lights…
Electrical Circuit Loads For House Wiring
How to calculate electrical circuit loads for house wiring…
Never Replace A Circuit Breaker With A Larger One
MY FLAT PANEL TV TRIPS THE 15 AMP CIRCUIT. SHOULD I UP THE CIRCUIT TO A 20….
Testing Electrical Transformers
I want to know a list of transformer tests…
Attic Ventilation Fan Wiring
I’ve got a Therm-o 58t roof/attic ventilation fan…. 6 wires- 5 are black 1 is white…
Disconnect Faulty Electrical Devices to Avoid Hazards
what happen when you leave appliances on that don’t work while running on power…
End Ring Break Of An Induction Motor
If end ring of any Induction Motor breaks, what effect will occur on its starting torque, speed and on performance…
Identifying The Cause of Dimming Lights
Can a weak breaker make lights dim than brighten? I have a bathroom light that does this but I also found that part of my basement does the same thing…
How Do I Plan Wiring For A Basement Bedroom?
When a bedroom is added to any part of a home dwelling it is required to be wired according to…
Why is my air conditioner not cooling?
Typical checks can be made for refrigerant levels compressor amperage load, condensing fan and coil inspection and of course the most obvious…
What different types of Raceways or Conduits are there?
Compare and contrast 5 different types of raceways. What are their relative advantages and disadvantages and where in a building might they be used….
Can I use a Mercury Vapor Light with a Dusk to Dawn Control?
I have a dusk to dawn light that takes 175 watt Mercury Vapor bulb.
I have a constant hum through all our audio speakers
when you turn anything DC powered on you get a huge hum (surge noise) through the speakers for a moment…
