Articles about Outlets
Wall Outlets and Outlet Strips
Are Outlet Plug Strips Safe to Use? How to Use Surge Protection Outlet Plug Strips.
Nicked Electrical Outlet Wiring and Greasy Stuff
While replacing sheet-rock in my kitchen I notice the wire coming from an outlet had blackish brown sorta greasy stuff running down the wire. How to Repair Nicked Electrical Wire and Cables.
Install Under Cabinet Kitchen Outlets
Can I install receptacles in a plug strip under the upper cabinets in a kitchen? This electrical wiring project is about Installing New Outlets in a Kitchen.
Why an Outlet Circuit Turns On and Off
Why does an outlet cut out and then it comes back on? How to Repair Outlet Circuit Problems, Common Receptacle Outlet Problems and How to Fix Them.
Wiring a Plug to be Controlled by a Switch
How can I have the top plug to be switched and bottom to be live? Wire Half-Hot Plugs and Switched Outlets.
Does Your Washing Machine Require GFCI Protection
Should a GFCI Outlet be Installed in a Laundry Room: Wiring an Electric Outlet Circuit for a Washing Machine, Wiring a Laundry Room, Washing Machine Outlet, Outlets Close to a Sink.
Installing Outlets Ground Up or Down
Why Electrical Outlets May Be Positioned With The Ground Up or Down and Which Way is the Right Way
Why Bathroom Outlets Stop Working
Why did my bathroom lights and outlet stop working? How GFCI Devices Protect Bathroom Circuits and Outlets
Why a Home has Motors and Transformers Burning Up
Why is this home burning up lighting transformers and motors? How Voltage Drop can Cause Problems with a Home Electrical System.
Electrical Problem: My Voltage Seems Normal but the Outlet Will Not Work
Why does my volt meter show 114 volts but the outlets do not work? How to Troubleshoot Electrical Outlet Problems, Common Testing and Repairing Methods for Electric Outlet Problems.
How to Repair Signal Loss for a Dish Network TV
How can I fix a problem that causes interference with with my TV reception? Problems with TV signal and How to Repair Them.
Wire Connections and Adding Outlets
How are the wires connected when adding new outlets? How to Add Outlets and Make the Right Connection.
GFCI Receptacle for Hydro Massage Jetted Tub
Does a hydro massage tub require GFCI protection with reset and test buttons? How to Make Sure You Have GFCI Electrical Circuit Protection for a Jacuzzi Tub.
Why an Outlet May Spark When Plugged Into
Why did I see a spark when I plugged into an electric outlet? Why A Spark May Be Seen When a Cord is Plugged In: Electricity and a Load Spark.
Why Christmas Lights Make the Outlet Trip Off
Why do my Christmas lights keep tripping the outlet outside of my house? Common Problems that Cause Christmas Lights to Turn Off.
Installing an Electrical Outlet for a Wall Mounted TV
How to Install an Electrical Outlet for a Wall Mounted TV – There are some great cut-in boxes that can be used in either the wall or the ceiling which will avoid having to open up the wall.
