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Bayonet Style Energy Efficient Bulb Problem

Considerations When Replacing Bayonet Pin Bulbs: I tried to change the lampshade on the ceiling light, the original bulb was a Phillips bayonet style energy efficient bulb (NB 2 pin bayonet fitting), It did not fit into the socket easily.

How To Wire 3-Way Switches

How to Wire Your 3-Way Switches: I have a stairwell with two three-way switches that have never worked correctly.

Electrical Wiring for Post Lights

Electrical Wiring and Fixture Checks for Post Lights: I have a post light that isn’t working. There is power coming through the post wires.

How To Install Three Way Switches

Wiring Diagrams For Three Way Switches

Why a Converted Light Fixture is Now Dim

Possible Problems When Converting Light Fixtures

Are Your Three Way Switches Still Not Working?

It’s Time to Wire Your Three Way Switches Right!

Wiring Three Way Light Switches the Right Way

How To Wire Three Way Your Switches

Cool Start Fixture Ballast Problems

How to Solve Static Electricity Noise

How to Safely Use Light Fixtures From Other Countries

The key difference with dual voltage light fixtures from other countries and how they may be used.

Why is it Called 3-Way Switch

Why is a 3-way switch so named when it only operates from two locations?

Adding a Bathroom Light Fixture and Switch

Light switch wiring for an additional bathroom light fixture.

Light Fixture Trips Off a GFI

Should lights be wired onto a GFI protected circuit?

Why Outdoor Flood Lights Go On and Off

My outdoor flood light that is attached to the garage keep going off and on. It is on for about 10 minutes and off for about 20-30 minutes…

Wiring Diagrams for Light Fixtures

I need a switch which is controlling a fluorescent fixture, how should i wire this up? Is a switch leg involved?

Add Lighting to Brighten Up Your Bedroom

I have an existing circuit in my bedroom and want to add lighting with switches in the closet. I figure I need to add a junction box and connect into the existing circuit….

Outdoor Lighting For The Home

Wire or cable type normally used here to feed such an outside light or if it would be ok in electrical plastic or metal conduit…

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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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