Electrical Questions and Answers

Electrical Wiring Questions

• Generator Automatic Transfer Switch is Crackling Sizzling and Arcing

Why does my automatic transfer switch makes a Loud ‘pop’ and there was also a visible flash?

• Will a Laundry Unit Work with the Outlet in Our Apartment?

We are going to purchase a laundry center. The circuit we will be using is 15amp, will this work in our apartment?

• How Can I Light Up a Dark Hallway at Night for my Child?

I have a 6 year old who is terrified to walk down the dark hallway at night to get to the bathroom. I wanted to switch out the 3-way switch for a 3-way dimmer switch so I can leave the light on but dimmed so the whole hallway is illuminated.

• Causes of Light or Switch Delay

Why is there a time delay when I turn on a light switch? Why a Light Fixture or Switch May Have a Delay When Turning On.

• Occupancy Sensors 3-Way and 4-Way Switches

How do I wire a motion a sensor to control lights? How to Wire 3-Way and 4-Way Occupancy Sensors to replace existing 3-way switches.

• Installing a GFCI Outlet Without a Ground Wire

How Can I Install a GFCI outlet on a 2wire circuit that does not have a ground wire? How to Install a GFCI Outlet Where There is No Ground Wire.

• 220 240 Volt Air Compressor Wiring

How to Wire a 220 Volt Air Compressor and Control Switch: Wiring a standard 240 volt motor for equipment such as an air compressor there are only two insulated wires for the 220/240 volts and one separate wire for the ground.

• Electric Water Heater Wiring

How are the wires connected to a new water heater? Common Wiring Methods for wiring an Electric Water Heater, Basic Water Heater Circuit Requirements, Connect the Water Heater Wiring.

• How to Fix a Dusk to Dawn Light Fixture

How to Repair a Dusk to Dawn or Motion Detector Light Fixture: The Security Light Fixture TEST Setting Functions, Replacing a Motion Detector Head on a Dusk to Dawn Fixture, How to Test a Photo Cell.

• How to Wire a JVR Digital Time Switch

How can I wire a JVR Digital Time Switch? Wiring a Circuit for a JVR TL34 Digital Time Switch.