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Paul asks:
Interested in purchasing a large window unit (25k btu) that requires 220 volt circuitry, but runs less amps than a 120 unit.
Would it be safe to switch the plug on receptacle that is 12 ga wiring?

Dave’s Reply:
Interested in purchasing a large window unit (25k btu) that requires 220 volt circuitry, but runs less amps than a 120 unit.
Would it be safe to switch the plug on receptacle that is 12 ga wiring?

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Electrical Question: My outside porch electrical outlet (not gfis) (2) stopped working but didnt throw a breaker. Checked all other gfi outlets in the house but none had gone out.

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Lance asks:
MY OUTSIDE PORCH ELECTRICAL OUTLET (NOT GFIS) (2) STOPPED WORKING BUT DIDNT THROW A BREAKER.
CHECKED ALL OTHER GFI OUTLETS IN THE HOUSE BUT NONE HAD GONE OUT.
ODDLY ENOUGH, I FOUND 2 OTHER NON GFI OUTLETS IN THE GARAGE THAT WENT OUT WITH THE FIRST TWO.
ALL HAD BEEN WORKING PREVIOUSLY.
I USE THE ONE IN THE GARAGE REGULARLY TO CHARGE A HYBRID.
ITs A TWENTY YEAR OLD HOUSE.
COULD I JUST NEED TO REPLACE THE ELECTICAL OUTLETS AND THAT WILL RECONNECT THE CIRCUIT?

CRAZY STUFF because I CAN FIND NO EVIDENCE OF A SURGE TRIPPING A BREAKER OR ANOTHER GFI.
AND THERES THE PART OF THE PORCH BEING SO REMOTE FROM THE FRONT PORCH.
?

UGH

Additional Comments: TWENTY YEAR OLD HOME… DECK AND GARAGE… THANKS FOR HELPING WITH THIS BRAIN TEASER…

Dave’s Reply:
My outside porch electrical outlet (not gfis) (2) stopped working but didnt throw a breaker. checked all other gfi outlets in the house but none had gone out. oddly enough, I found 2 other non-gfi outlets in the garage that went out with the first two. all had been working previously. I use the one in the garage regularly to charge a hybrid. its a twenty year old house. could I just need to replace the electical outlets and that will reconnect the circuit? crazy stuff because I can find no evidence of a surge tripping a breaker or another gfi. and theres the part of the porch being so remote from the front porch. ??? ugh

This electrical wiring question came from Lance in Montrose, Co, .

Dave’s Reply:

Thanks for your electrical wiring question Lance.

Surge a Wall Outlet

Application: Surge a Wall Outlet.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor, or Certified Electrician.
Electrical Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, Voltage Tester, and appropriate Safety Gear.
Estimated Time: Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety: Identify the electrical power source to the Wall Outlet, turn it OFF and Tag with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Electrical Wiring Parts and Materials: Electrical parts and materials for the Wall Outlet should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections: Installing or changing home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes as adopted in your specific area of . A permit and inspections may also be required.

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