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Wiring a GFCI Outlet

Electrical Question: I have 2 outdoor receptacles. One near the front door, one near the back door.

Circuit Breaker GFCI Outlet

Deborah asks:
I have 2 outdoor receptacles.
One near the front door, one near the back door.
They are covered by clear plastic covers.
The one near the back door (on my back patio), has 2 lights.
One green, one red.
The red light is flashing.
The green light is on solid.
Any ideas?

No doubt it is a GFCI protected reset.
Do you suspect it needs a reset button pushed?

Or perhaps tripping the Circuit Breaker off and on again?

No rush, Ill not be trying anything soon as it is approx.
12dF here right now!

It is possible, I suppose, that it could be an AFCI.
not sure that I know the difference.
This townhouse was built in 2018, so it is only 4 years old.
I do not currently need to use that receptacle, I just noticed the flashing red light as I was peering out back looking for deer, after dark.
No telling how long it has been flashing.

Additional Comments: Very nice that you share your knowledge and skills with folks!!

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I have 2 outdoor receptacles. one near the front door, one near the back door. they are covered by clear plastic covers. the one near the back door (on my back patio), has 2 lights. one green, one red. the red light is flashing. the green light is on solid. any ideas? no doubt it is a gfci protected reset. do you suspect it needs a reset button pushed? or perhaps tripping the circuit breaker off and on again? no rush, ill not be trying anything soon as it is approx. 12df here right now! it is possible, I suppose, that it could be an afci…. not sure that I know the difference. this townhouse was built in 2018, so it is only 4 years old. I do not currently need to use that receptacle, I just noticed the flashing red light as I was peering out back looking for deer, after dark. no telling how long it has been flashing.

This electrical wiring question came from Deborah in Rochester, Minnesota.

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Thanks for your electrical wiring question Deborah.

Circuit Breaker a GFCI Outlet

Application: Circuit Breaker a GFCI 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 GFCI 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 GFCI 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 Minnesota. A permit and inspections may also be required.

Circuit Breaker a GFCI Outlet in a Back Yard

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Wiring a EV Charger Outlet

Electrical Question: Generic question:
with the advent of electric vehicles what do you recommend in providing a 50a receptacle? Any nema selection (not tesla specific because i believe that may be limiting) or is there a method of easily changing charging connections to the vehicle(s)?

How to Wire EV Charger Outlet

Dan asks:
Generic question:
With the advent of Electric vehicles what do you recommend in providing a 50A receptacle?

Any NEMA selection (NOT Tesla specific because I believe that may be limiting) or is there a method of easily changing charging connections to the vehicle(s)?

New to this type of project, but I wanted to be ahead of my grand kids future needs.
*And can I use this to run the a c in my trailer in the summer months when folks stay over?

Thanks for all your knowledge.

Additional Comments: It would take a lifetime to learn all you have been gracious in sharing with us. So we tend (I believe) to take a nibble as an event or project faces us and either become educated enough to DYI or describe the issue to a skilled individual and hope they can complete the task as You / Dave would and keep us safe. Thank You

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Generic question:
with the advent of electric vehicles what do you recommend in providing a 50a receptacle? any nema selection (not tesla specific – because I believe that may be limiting) or is there a method of easily changing charging connections to the vehicle(s)? new to this type of project, but I wanted to be ahead of my grand-kids future needs. *and can I use this to run the a/c in my trailer in the summer months when folks stay over? thanks for all your knowledge.

This electrical wiring question came from Dan in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Dave’s Reply:

Thanks for your electrical wiring question Dan.

How to Wire a EV Charger Outlet

Application: How to Wire a EV Charger 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 EV Charger 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 EV Charger 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 Colorado. A permit and inspections may also be required.

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Electrical Problem Main Panel

Derek asks:
Whenever the breakers are on the main breaker pushes all the voltage to one side of the breaker panel but when off it?s balanced at 120 on each side of the panel

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Whenever the breakers are on the main breaker pushes all the voltage to one side of the breaker panel but when off it?s balanced at 120 on each side of the panel

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Casie asks:
Dryerbis shocking my boyfriend.
He changed the plug and forgot where the wires went.
Duh

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Dryerbis shocking my boyfriend.
He changed the plug and forgot where the wires went.
Duh

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Wire

Ann asks:
Have Hamilton beach toaster oven 1500 watts, 12.5 amps and 120 volts.
Need to use extension cord but not sure what size kind to purchase appreciate help.
Thanks model number is31108

Dave’s Reply:
Have Hamilton beach toaster oven 1500 watts, 12.5 amps and 120 volts.
Need to use extension cord but not sure what size kind to purchase appreciate help.
Thanks model number is31108

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Wiring a Main Panel

Electrical Question: I am trying to figure out if my breaker is to blame for tripping so often as of late. Last week it started to trip with roughly the same load for the past year (2022).

Tripping Breaker Main Panel

Christopher asks:
I am trying to figure out if my Breaker is to blame for tripping so often as of late.
Last week it started to trip with roughly the same load for the past year (2022).
I reset it multiple times with varying loads by disconnecting whatever appliance power strip hooked up usually but it trips even with nothing attached.
Whats even more perplexing is it sometimes holds for a couple of hours and other times a couple of minutes, rarely it trips immediately.
Now whenever I reset that breaker, the relevant outlets have no power so I suspect the breaker just went bad overtime.

Dave’s Reply:
Im trying to figure out if my breaker is to blame for tripping so often as of late. last week it started to trip with roughly the same load for the past year (2022). I reset it multiple times with varying loads by disconnecting whatever appliance/power strip hooked up usually but it trips even with nothing attached. whats even more perplexing is it sometimes holds for a couple of hours and other times a couple of minutes, rarely it trips immediately. now whenever I reset that breaker, the relevant outlets have no power so I suspect the breaker just went bad overtime.

This electrical wiring question came from Christopher in Bronx, New York.

Dave’s Reply:

Thanks for your electrical wiring question Christopher.

Tripping Breaker a Main Panel

Application: Tripping Breaker a Main Panel.
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 Main Panel, 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 Main Panel 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 New York. A permit and inspections may also be required.

Tripping Breaker a Main Panel in a Room

This electrical wiring project is about Tripping Breaker a Main Panel in the Room of a Old Home.

Main Panel Tripping Breaker

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Why is my 240 volt circuit only showing 120 volts? How to Correct Incorrect Circuit Voltage.
Understanding Sub-Panels and Neutral Wires
Is it true that an uninsulated neutral is not allowed to be used with the power feed cable for a sub-panel? Electrical Panels with Neutral Wires and Ground Wires.
Wire Size for a Home Electrical Service Panel
How to Size Wire for an Electrical Service Panel: What kind of wires do I need to get power to my home?
Electrical Panel Grounding Methods
Can I connect the ground wire to the same slot on the neutral bar and the white neutral wire since the grounding rod wire is already attached?
How I Install Circuit Breakers in Electrical Service Panels
How to Install Circuit Breakers: Organizing the Circuit Cables and Wiring, Making up the Grounds and Neutral Wires, Installing the circuit breakers.
What To Do When The Main Circuit Breaker Trips Off
How to Identify an Electrical Problem: Tripping Main Circuit Breaker or Blown Fuse, What to do About a Home Electrical Problem.
Could there be a Problem with our Main Circuit Breaker?
Why does our house have partial power, is there a problem with our panel? Electrical storms, or changing an outlet that shorts out and causes sparks can cause a number of problems with the home electrical system.
Causes of Electrical Power Problems
I lost power to part of my house, what could be the problem? Common Causes of Lost Power or No Circuit Power, How to Troubleshoot the Cause of Home Electrical Circuit Problems.
Cause of No Power to an Electrical Outlet
How to Identify and Repair Lost Power to an Outlet when there is one outlet that is not working
Why No Power to Wall Sockets
How to Get Your Wall Sockets and Outlets Working Again: The problem could be at one of the wall sockets or outlets where the wiring connects to the outlet or it could be a wiring splice in one of the outlet boxes within the outlet circuit.
I Lost Power to My House How Do I Fix It?
Why did I Lose Power to Part of my House? How to Turn the Power Back on to Your House.
Why Part of a Home Lost Power
What will cause lost electric power to part of our home? Electrical Problems that Could Cause a Home to Not Have Full Electrical Power or Abnormal Power.
Is My Old Wiring Going to Start a Fire?
Should I be worried that I’ve fried the electrical wiring within the wall and I am going to start a fire?
Why Circuit Breakers Trip Off and What To Do Next
What Causes a Circuit Breaker to Trip Off? The Most Common Problems that Cause a Tripping Circuit Breaker.

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