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Installing a Sub Panel for an Attached Garage Video


I am Planning and Installing a Garage Sub Panel for my Home: I want to add a panel to my attached garage, what size circuit breaker do I need?



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Fix Light Fixture and Switch Wiring Problems


How to Fix a problem with a light that your trying to install. Wiring Connections for Light Fixtures and Switches.



Causes Of Electrical Shock in Homes


What causes a shock when touching a light switch or water facet, how can this be fixed? How Incorrect Electrical Wiring Can Produce Electric Shocks.



How to Make an Electrical Cable Splice


How to Splice Electrical Cables: Where the cables enter into the junction box will depend on the cable orientation, however I have found that it is best to enter at the same side in order to line up the conductors evenly for the splice.



Could there be a Problem with our Main Circuit Breaker?


Why does our house have partial power, is there a problem with our panel? Electrical storms, or changing an outlet that shorts out and causes sparks can cause a number of problems with the home electrical system.



Avoid Damaging Electrical Cables Inside Walls


Can wire locators accurately show where electrical wires are inside a wall? Methods of Home Electrical Circuit Wiring, Electric Wiring Inside Walls, How To Locate Electric Wires, Home Wiring Techniques.



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What is a Good Pair Of Electrician Gloves


I am looking for a good pair of electrician gloves that are easy to work in but will protect me from shock, What should I get?



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Wiring a 4-Wire Range Cord to a 3-Wire Outlet Video


How to Connect a 3 wire cord on a new stove and strap the neutral and ground on the stove terminals | Ground and Neutral Wiring for a 220 Volt Range.



Is Your Contractor Doing It Right?


How a Homeowner Can Know if their Contractor is Great or a Fake – Both the homeowner and the electrical contractor should never assume anything, but rather ask questions and make sure every detail is agreed on and understood.



Avoiding a Bad Electrical Contractor


Guidelines for Hiring the Right Electrical Contractor – When hiring an electrician to install electrical wiring the contractor should be licensed and the work should be done with a permit and inspected. When this process is followed you will eliminate 99% of any possible problem.



Make Sure Your Electric Bill is Correct


How to Get Relief From High Electric Bills and Incorrect Utility Charges: If you think your electric bill is incorrect or too high then here are some things you can do.



Sources for Electrical Training Courses


How Can I get Hands On Electrical Training? Opportunities for Electrical Work and Electrical Training, Electricians Looking for Work, Home Remodeling Projects, Learn the New Technologies, Learn about Electrical Parts and Materials.



How to Wire a Remote Control Ceiling Fan


How to Wire a Remote Control and Wall Switches for a Ceiling Fan: A remote control and wall switches may be wired and used to control a ceiling fan so it will allow you to use the remote control for the light only but you will need to control the fan motor.



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 Electricians Can Get Jobs and Get Back to Work


How you can get your electrical business back into operation and start getting new clients.



Circuit Breaker Trips In Home Wiring


I would disconnect the ceiling fan from the black wire, cap the black wire, reset the circuit breaker and turn the wall switch on again. If the circuit breaker trips off again then…



How to Size a Generator For Your Home


I’m trying to learn about home generator systems for an off the grid cabin, How many watts do I need from a generator? How to Size a Generator for an Off Grid Power System.



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Methods for Splicing Electrical Wires


How to Splice Electrical Wires and Cables: Is it safe to install junction boxes to splice several wires?



Should You Take On A DIY Electrical Project?


I’m switching out outlets in bathroom. I have an in line pair. I switched out the last in the line and everything worked fine. When I went to switch out the first one in the line, I lost all power…



How do I identify home electrical problems?


When an electrical circuit or device fails the best way to determine what has caused the problem is to begin…..



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