Articles about Electrical
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…
How Can I Learn More About Electrical Circuits?
There are several fully explained wiring diagrams and instructions, many with picture series which can be found here in several areas of this website….
The breaker to my Central Air system keeps tripping
Electrical Question from Rudy about Troubleshooting [ad#block]Question: The breaker to my Central Air system keeps tripping after a few hours of running, and it is almost always as soon as it hits the temperature set on the thermometer. I had the air conditioning unit outside checked (no issues) and the Air Handler with thermometer are […]
The Hot Tub Wiring Is Too Short Can I Install A Splice?
Yes – the wiring may be spliced in an approved junction box with a cover using appropriate wire connectors and bonding the ground to the junction box. The wiring from the junction box to the new location must be…
My Outlets Are Dead – Should I Replace The GFCI?
Fully explained wiring instructions complete with a picture series of GFCI installations and wiring diagrams can be found here…
