Articles about Outlets
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…
Wiring a Switched Outlet for a Light
Wiring diagram shows how to install a switched outlet with photos and full explanation.
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…
Why Electrical Outlets Trip The Circuit Breaker
My 20 amp breaker which serves 7 wall outlets continues to trip without any reason…
How to Connect The Wires to an Outlet
I bought a new outlet with 5 screws in it. But when I removed the old outlet, I see only 3 wires coming out…
Electrical Question about an Outlet Screw Terminal
If the screws for the terminals come all the way out, is the receptacle still good to use?
Electrical Question from Midyero about Wiring Sockets
How do I wire sockets in ring from the consumer unit?