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220 Volt Furnace Neutral Wire

220v electric furnace hook up. for a furnace. I have installed a 220v electric furnace but have not finished the wire hook up and need some help.

2 Wire and 3 Wire Cables

How do you know when to use 12-2 versus 12-3, 14-3 versus 14-2. I keep on getting confused on when to use 2 wire versus 3 wire.

30 Amp Disconnect Wiring

I'm putting in a 30amp disconnect with 10/3 AWG with a ground wiring. The disconnect is a signal phase with ground no neutral bar.

3 Phase Wiring For An Air Conditioner

On a 3 phase wire system, does it matter what the orientation of the BLACK, RED and BLUE is when hooking up an industrial AC unit?

Attic Wiring For A Security Light

I would like to add an additional security light in a gable end of my home. The attic space is not used and is full of blown insulation.

Baileigh Shear Electrical Wiring

I bought a shear for my garage that is rated for 220 volt single phase and I'm a little confused with the wiring diagram.

Bedroom Wiring

I am changing out my home fuse box to a circuit box Additional Info I am doing a master bedroom remodel.

Building Wiring

I greatly appreciate your effort in training electricians to be able to work on electrical projects at most every home.

Electrical Codes For Basement Wiring

When installing electrical circuit wiring in a basement that will be wired through the ceiling to a first floor outlet near the floor of that level, is Romex wire OK? We have heard that you should use metal cable.

Garage Wiring Project

I have been attempting to rewire parts of my garage, so I could have drywall hung. The box in the picture contains 4 wires.

Jandy Aqua Link Controller Wiring

I have a Jandy Aqua link RS4 that run my computer equipment daily. Our dog bit into the wire that runs from the pool computer box outside to the control panel inside my home.

Loose Wiring Connections

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Oven Electrical Wiring

I'm installing an oven. Behind the electrical wall plate i have a ground wire, black and white but on my oven i have a red, black, green, and a white.

Questionable Electrical Wiring

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Wire Size For 1200 Watts

What GAGE wire or wire size is appropriate to handle up to 1200 watts of home current on a 120 volt, 20 amp circuit.

Wire Size For A Pond Pump

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Wire Stripping

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Wire Stripping Guidelines

Some of the 14 gauge wires I stripped to attach to receptacles will sometimes how a ring near the base of the wire after it is stripped, and I use a good quality craftsman wire stripper, making sure that I use the 14 gauge notch.

Wiring A Thermostat

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Wiring Bathroom Exhaust Fan and Light

I want to wire a bathroom exhaust fan to come on when the light over the shower is on to exhaust moisture, but also want to be able to operate the fan independently on another switch without the shower light on to exhaust odor.

Wiring Ceiling Fans With Remote Control

All the existing ceiling fans in my house are wired to 2 switches, one for the fan and one for the light.

Wiring Diagram Software

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Wiring Garage

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Conner asks:
I am in the music and production business, and was wondering, is it possible to wire a standard Edison plug (hubbell HBL5266) in replacement of this L6 20 plug (pictured)?

I?m no electrician so I don?t have much head knowledge of wiring.
I don?t have any way to use the L6 20 so I?m just needing to figure out a solution.

Thanks

Dave’s Reply:
I am in the music and production business, and was wondering, is it possible to wire a standard Edison plug (hubbell HBL5266) in replacement of this L6 20 plug (pictured)?

I?m no electrician so I don?t have much head knowledge of wiring.
I don?t have any way to use the L6 20 so I?m just needing to figure out a solution.

Thanks

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Harold asks:
Replacing outlets and switches but try turning the power back on it pops the breaker must wire it wrong.

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Replacing outlets and switches but try turning the power back on it pops the breaker must wire it wrong.

The following resources may help you:
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I replaced an outlet and now other outlets are not working right: Electrical Wiring Connections for Outlets, Wiring a Switched Outlet and Standard Wall Outlets.
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How to Avoid Problems When Replacing Electrical Outlets
I replaced some outlets and now circuit breakers are tripping off, what did I do wrong? Outlet Wiring Connections, Wiring Switch Controlled Outlets, Common Problems When Replacing Electrical Outlets and How to Fix Them.

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Wiring a Heater

Electrical Question: I have a room with a baseboard heater fed by a 220v circuit. I will be installing a ac heat pump that requires a 110v circuit.

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Gerry asks:
I have a room with a baseboard heater fed by a 220V circuit.
I will be installing a AC Heat Pump that requires a 110V circuit.
Assuming I replace the double pole 15A breaker with a single pole 20A breaker (that is what is called for by the AC Heat Pump) is it OK to use the existing 220V rated wire that goes between the panel and the room with baseboard heater for the new 110V AC Heat Pump?

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Dave’s Reply:
I have a room with a baseboard heater fed by a 220v circuit. I will be installing a ac/heat pump that requires a 110v circuit. assuming I replace the double pole 15a breaker with a single pole 20a breaker (that is what is called for by the ac/heat pump) is it ok to use the existing 220v rated wire that goes between the panel and the room with baseboard heater for the new 110v ac/heat pump?

This electrical wiring question came from Gerry in Calgary, Canada.

Dave’s Reply:

Thanks for your electrical wiring question Gerry.

Change the Wiring a Heater

Application: Change the Wiring a Heater.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor, or Licensed HVAC Contractor.
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 Heater, 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 Heater 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 Calgary, Canada. A permit and inspections may also be required.

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    Installing Cadet Baseboard Electric Heaters
    How to Install a Circuit for Baseboard Heaters – Your electrical contractor will need the wiring specification sheet that is supplied with the cadet baseboard heater so he can determine what the exact circuit requirements will be.
    Adding an Electric Heater to a Home Electrical Circuit
    How to Select an Electric Heater for an Existing Circuit: Can I add an electric heater that does not require a new electric circuit or wiring? Options for Installing Electric Heaters: Using an Existing Electrical Circuit, Identify the Electrical Specifications of an Existing Circuit.
    Electrical Wiring for Energy Efficient Heaters
    Do energy efficient fan heaters need a special circuit? Electrical power requirements for energy efficient heaters.
    Electric Heaters and Circuit Safety
    How to Safely Dealing with Increased Electrical Loads – To avoid circuit overload and creating a potentially dangerous condition circuit breakers or fuses should never be removed and replaced with one that is a different type and or has a higher rating.
    How to Wire a 220 Volt Electric Furnace
    How Do I Wire an Electric Furnace? Wiring Connections for 220 Volt Electric Heater and How to Connect the Electrical Circuit Wiring for a Furnace.
    How to Prepare an Electrical Panel for a Generator
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    Heat Pump Problems and Electrical Power
    How to Troubleshoot Heat Pump Problems: My heat pump isn’t working right, is there a problem with the home electrical service or local utility transformer and the heat pump circuit breaker?
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    How do I Plan for a Sub Panel Installation? Planning the right amperage and cabling for a sub-panel used in a basement, garage and other locations.
    How To Set The Woods Outdoor Light Timer
    How to Wire an In-Wall Timer Switch for Lighting: With this lighting timer you will notice that it requires a white neutral wire which is needed for the timer to operate.
    Light Switch Wiring Diagrams for Fixtures
    Single Pole Light Fixture Wiring Diagrams: I have a single pole light fixture with 3 sets if wires coming into it.
    How to Replace a Dimmer Switch With a Single Switch
    I want to replace a dimmer switch with a single throw switch. The dimmer switch has a black and white wire and a ground wire.
    Wiring Hallway Lights and Switches
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    How to Wire Bathroom Exhaust Fan

    Caleb asks:
    I am replacing a bathroom exhaust fan.
    The house wiring has a black, white, red, ground configuration.
    The new fan has a black, white, ground configuration.
    What do you do with the red wire?

    Dave’s Reply:
    I am replacing a bathroom exhaust fan.
    The house wiring has a black, white, red, ground configuration.
    The new fan has a black, white, ground configuration.
    What do you do with the red wire?

    The following resources may help you:
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    Becky asks:
    I have a Bunn coffee maker (GRX B 264016 CR home use)that needs a on off aka warmer switch replaced.the switch is
    CHERRY LR SERIES
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    8 A 250 VAC

    Hard for me to find that particular one, can I use
    10A 250VAC
    15A 125VAC
    125 VAC lamp?

    Thank you for your help!

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    I have a Bunn coffee maker (GRX B 264016 CR home use)that needs a on off aka warmer switch replaced.the switch is
    CHERRY LR SERIES
    10 A 125 VAC
    1 4 HP
    8 A 250 VAC

    Hard for me to find that particular one, can I use
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    125 VAC lamp?

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    Wiring a Light

    Electrical Question: Wire

    i have a ceiling box that has black and white & ground wires if i put the white to white and black to black and ground to Ground the lighting fixture light will not work

    if i put the black to black and the white to the ground it will light?why

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    Larry asks:
    WIRE

    I have a ceiling box that has black and white & ground wires if I put the white to white and black to black and ground to ground the lighting fixture light will not work

    if I put the black to black and the white to the ground it will light?

    Why

    Additional Comments: Helpful

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    i have a ceiling box that has black and white & ground wires if I put the white to white and black to black and ground to ground the lighting fixture light will not work

    if I put the black to black and the white to the ground it will light???why

    This electrical wiring question came from Larry in Bonita Springs, .

    Dave’s Reply:

    Thanks for your electrical wiring question Larry.

    Wire a Light

    Application: Wire a Light.
    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 Light, 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 Light 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.

    Wire a Light in a Room

    This electrical wiring project is about Wire a Light in the Room of a Home.

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