Articles about Outlets
Installing a Counter Top Receptacle
How to Position and Install Counter Top Electric Outlet Receptacles – The Standard Height for Installing Counter Top Electric Outlet Receptacles – If this work is being done in an existing home then it is best to match the height of the existing receptacles or switches.
Home Warranty and Electrical Parts
Home Warranties and What They Do and Don’t Cover – I highly recommend home inspections before a prospective buyer proceeds with the purchase of a home so that the condition of the home and the important system components have been identified and addressed 0if needed before the home purchase.
Is Your 240 Volt Outlet Safe
Examining a 240 Volt Circuit and the Electrical Wiring Components for Safety – The wire gauge of the circuit should be verified. If it is found that the circuit wire AWG gauge is #12 then the circuit breaker amperage size could be increased to be a 20 amp 2 pole circuit breaker.
Replacing Home Electrical Wall Outlets
How to make the Electrical Wiring Connections for Wall Outlets
How To Wire a Outlet with a Switch
How to Electrical Wiring for Switched Outlets with Wiring Diagrams
Should a GFCI Outlet Be Warm?
The features and benefits of GFCI outlets and receptacles
Cause of No Power to an Electrical Outlet
How to Identify and Repair Lost Power to an Outlet when there is one outlet that is not working
Flickering Power at Electrical Outlet
Troubleshooting Electrical Outlet Problems: I have 120VAC coming to my receptacle however when you plug something it just flickers.
Identifying Electrical Outlet Wiring
I have an electrical outlet with 1 white wire and 2 black wires. All my other outlets have 2 and 2. Is this safe?
Installing Kitchen Outlet Wiring
I need to add an outlet in my kitchen up in my cabinets and have that controlled by a switch down below for under cabinet lights…
Wiring Home Electrical Outlets
I want to know how to wire a 120 volt single receptacle and a picture can really help me..
Bathroom Outlet Locations for Electrical Safety
When installing a new outlet in a bathroom, how far from the water source must it be?
Half Bath GFI Outlet Location
I was wondering if it was OK to have a GFCI wall outlet within 5ft. of a shower stall in a half bath?
Why Outdoor Outlets Stop Working
Three outdoor outlets quit working. They are on same service panel switch as garage and outdoor light. The circuit breaker had not tripped…
Why Bathroom Outlets Stop Working
My bathroom outlet is losing power after taking a shower. Every time i try to reset the outlet, that doesn’t take care of the problem. What would the next step be?
Electrical Smell and Odor Sensors
I want some information about odor sensor, and I don’t know what the price of this smell sensor is…
Causes of Lost Power to Receptacle Circuit
My wife shorted out a coffee maker and now the receptacles in the bedroom do not work…
Laundry Room GFI Outlet
Why does the GFCI outlet in my laundry room keep popping every time my clothes washer goes into the rinse cycle?
Wiring A 120Volt Electrical Outlet
When replacing an electrical outlet, which wires go where if the wires are white and black , with the 3rd wire being just copper without a outside coating…
Extension Cord Prong Broke Off In The Electrical Outlet
The Third Prong Of My Extension Cord Broke Off In The Power Outlet. How Do Yo Safely Remove It From There…
