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Anti Rodent Strobe LightElectrical Lighting Question I just bought a home and would like to wire a anti-rodent strobe light fixture and 3 outlets on the same circuit in my attic.Basement Lighting and PlugsElectrical Lighting Question I'm selling my house. The new buyers had a home inspection, which turned up the following.Light With PIR ControlElectrical Lighting Question My question is, is it possible to have a electrical lighting system that can be operated with a Switch and a PIR?.Motorcycle Headlight Lamp ConversionElectrical Lighting Question I have a really cool vintage motorcycle headlight that I want to make into an indoor lamp.How to Replace A Light Fixture BallastElectrical Lighting Question I have a fluorescent lights in our kitchen that quit working. I replaced the bulbs and the switch.Switch Box and Flush LightsElectrical Lighting Question An electrician wired a single pole switch box to two ceiling flush mount fixture boxes. I can't figure out what they did to hook it all up now that I finished the room.Type A Lamp For A Light FixtureElectrical Lighting Question I have a new lamp and a light fixture that call for 100w Type A bulbs (the tube kind?). I would like to replace these with a standard shaped bulb.Wall Fixture Junction BoxElectrical Lighting Question I am trying to install a new, heavier wall light fixture to a junction box installed 30-40 years ago.What Causes Lights to Go DimElectrical Lighting Question In the basement of my house there is a electrical circuit with a 15 amp circuit breaker and 14/2 wire which powers four lights, a deep freeze, a heat exchanger and four other outlets.Why Do My CFL Lights Burn Out FastElectrical Lighting Question I manage a retail store with both fluorescent and track lighting. I replaced all the track lighting with CFL floods 6 months ago and 90% have now burned out.Wiring A Motion Light and Security CameraElectrical Lighting Question I have two exterior lights wired to one switch inside the house. How can I make one of the light boxes energized all of the time? I want to wire a Motion detector with a security camera into the box.Wiring A Ceiling Light From An OutletElectrical Lighting Question When coming from a 12 ga wired receptacle to feed a ceiling light through a wall switch, can the wire from the receptacle to the light be 14 ga or must it too be 12 ga?.Wiring Lights From A SwitchElectrical Lighting Question I am stumped over a rather simple lighting circuit. I have 5 lights in line in a pole barn which are all on one circuit. |
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The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!The Non-Contact Electrical TesterThis 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 TesterThis 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 CutterMy 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. |
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