Recent Electrical Questions and Answers

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Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repair Questions

Why Does My Hot Tub Stop Working

Mark in Seattle Washington asks: My Hot Tub is Tripping Off, is the Wire Size Right?

Wiring for a Ceiling Fan Dimmer and Control Switch

David in Maryland asks: How is a Dimmer and Fan Control Switch wired for my Ceiling Fan?

How Much Power an Electric Panel Has Left

Chuck in Virginia asks: How can I find out the amount of amperage available in my 200 amp Panel?

Electrical Problem with GFCI Outlet in Kitchen

Kevin, a General Contractor in New York asks: What would cause problems with outlets in the kitchen that would sporadically shut down and minutes later power would resume?

Connecting an EV Charger in a Detached Garage

Matthew in California asks: Can I plug my EV Car Charger cord into an apartment garage using an extension cord?

Wiring a 15amp 125volt Receptacle with Multiwire Configuration

Michael in Maine asks: Is it permissible to connect a 15A, 125V duplex receptacle to both phase conductors of a 120 240V, single phase multiwire branch circuit?

Cord Size for an Electric Log Splitter

Scott in Washington asks: What size extension cord should I use for an electric log splitter?

How Should I Label Electric Service and Distribution Panels

John in California asks: How should I label the Main Meter Service Panel and the Service Distribution Panel with all the breakers for the home?

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The Non-Contact Electrical Tester
This is a testing tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and is the first test tool I grab to help identify electrical wiring. It 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 the first tool I grab to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring. This popular tester 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
My absolute favorite wire stripping tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and this is the tool I use 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..

The wire stripper will work on both solid and stranded wire. This tool is Very Handy and Easy to Use.