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The Causes Of Random Electrical ShocksElectrical Troubleshooting Question I recently bought a home that was originally constructed in 1920. In 1990 the former owners had an additional room and deck added to the side of the house.How to Fix A Disposal That Runs all the TimeElectrical Troubleshooting Question My garbage disposal stopped working. The outlet it was plugged into also powered the dishwasher.How to Troubleshoot A Garbage Disposal CircuitElectrical Troubleshooting Question I put a garbage disposal in my kitchen. I installed a switch and one plug where the power comes together.How to Troubleshoot A Light CircuitElectrical Troubleshooting 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.How to Troubleshoot An Added Light SwitchElectrical Troubleshooting Question I just purchased a house and notice that the wash room light switch is in the corner inside the room, approximately 6' away from the door.How to Troubleshoot A Smoking OutletElectrical Troubleshooting Question Sunday a toilet broke in my house and i had to call the water dept to shut off my water. The next day my dad replaced the toilet and turned the water back on from the meter.How to Troubleshoot Partial Power to A 220 Volt DryerElectrical Troubleshooting Question Dryer has partial power and certain other wall plugs are out after a lightning storm. The dryer tries to come on but doesn't have enough power to start.How to Troubleshoot Smoke Detectors and ReceptaclesElectrical Troubleshooting Question My homes smoke detectors, one(1)upstairs bedroom and hall lights all run on the same circuit.Troubleshooting Why A Stove Turns On LightsElectrical Troubleshooting Question Our electrical wiring is messed up everything is working back words. The stove turns on the kitchen lights and washing machine works when you push in the control.How to Troubleshoot A Washing MachineElectrical Troubleshooting Question The outlet for my washer machine stopped working. The fuse in the electrical box does not trip.More about Electrical TroubleshootingHow to Troubleshoot Electrical ProblemsMethods for troubleshooting electrical problems for outlets, lights or switches that don't work, lost power to an electric circuit in a room. |
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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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