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Why Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping Off

Why does my circuit breaker keep tripping? The Most Common Causes of a Tripped Circuit Breaker.

Upgrading Old Electrical Wiring in a Home

How to Upgrade Electrical Wiring in an Older Home: The best way to upgrade the electrical wiring is to start with the safety essentials, such as ensuring that the right grounding system is installed at the main electrical panel. Upgrading electrical wiring should begin with the main electrical panel because this is the foundation of the whole electrical system.

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.

Possible Causes of Electrical Shocks

Causes of Electrical Shock from a Machine: Testing for a Electric Voltage Leak, I have been receiving electric shocks from my washing machine.

How To Safely Remove A Broken Light Bulb

Here is the Process for Safely Removing a Broken Light Bulb

Can I Rewire My Tanning Bed Light Fixtures?

How to Upgrade and Change the Lamps in a Tanning Bed

Concrete Floors and Electrical Safety

Will I get electrocuted even though I am standing on concrete? The Potential Electrical Shock.

The Watt Size Limitations of Light Fixtures

Why You Should Never Oversize a Light Bulb

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…

Electrical Wiring to a Porcelain Lamp Holder

Can I use 18 gauge thermostat wire to connect from the Romex to the Lamp holder?

What happens if my treadmill outlet is not grounded?

Someone told me that if its not plugged directly into a grounded outlet it could ruin the machine and…

Is my wiring project safe and to code?

I see so many times where electrical projects are installed without regard to electrical codes and an understanding of some important factors….

Is it safe to install a larger sized circuit breaker?

The solution is to have new circuits installed for specific areas or devices which would eliminate the possibility of…

My cord is too short, can I use an extension cord?

The concern is that an undersized or unsafe type of insulation found with most general purpose extension cords is unsafe and….

DANGER – Do Not Power Wash Your Fixtures or Outlets!

Question: I have a property light mounted over my garage door. I was hosing off the garage and sprayed the light and heard a pop sound. Answer: Spraying ANY electrical device with water is EXTREMELY Dangerous!

Electrical Question about A Kettle Plug That Gets Very Hot

I have an electric kettle that seems to work well but the plug gets very hot as the water heats up.

To Help You Wire it Right

The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!
The Non-Contact Electrical Tester

This is a testing tool that is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.

The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!
The Plug-In Outlet Tester

This is great to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring, is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect, Very handy and easy to use.

Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!
The Wire Stripper and Wire Cutter

A wire stripping tool used to safely strip electrical wires. This handy tool has multiple uses: The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation. The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.

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Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
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