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Lightning Strikes and Electrical System ProtectionI have had lightning strikes that have blown out sections of the PVC conduit, What can I can do to prevent lightning damage.
Connecting A Generator To A HomePlanning and Installing a Generator with a Transfer Switch: How should I install the wiring to connect a generator to my home? How to Connect a Generator to a Home.
How to Wire a Dryer OutletI had a problem with my dryer outlet so I rewired it and now the dryer does not work, how can I fix my dryer? Electric Dryer Outlet Problems and How to Fix Them, Problems with Dryer Outlet Wiring, Dryer Circuit Wiring.
Upgrading an Electrical Service PanelHow should I upgrade my electric service panel? Considerations when Upgrading an Electric Service Panel.
My light fixture does not work right, what is wrong?I just put up a light fixture and now the switch not working right. How to Wire a Light Fixture and Switch.
Why do my outlets have 120 volts and nothing works?My outlets are reading 120V on my meter but when I plug something in they do not work. Why Electrical Outlets May Not be Working.
Wiring a 4-Wire Range Cord to a 3-Wire OutletCan I install a 3 wire cord on a new stove and strap the neutral and ground on the stove terminals? Ground and Neutral Wiring for a 220 Volt Range.
Testing 220 VoltsTesting 220 Volt Electrical Circuit Wiring: On a 220 volt circuit I am getting 120 between green and black and green and the red wire, is this correct?
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Rewiring a Light Switch that Feeds Another Light SwitchI replaced the switch with a new switch, now the pantry light works, but the range light fan doesn’t.
How to Fix a Overloaded Circuit Breaker ProblemIf too many things being used at the same time one of the breakers trips off. Can I change the breaker to a higher amperage, will this resolve my problem?
How to Fix a Microwave Oven that is Tripping a GFCI OutletThe microwave will work on a regular outlet, just not a GFCI. Does the outlet in a cupboard have to be GFCI?
Location of a Main Service DisconnectIs a main electrical service panel required to have a main breaker or disconnect switch? What is the NEC code article number that states this?
How to Troubleshoot Incorrect Voltage for a StoveMy Condo circuit breaker box receives only 203 volts . Either black cable to white cable reads 117volt.
Wiring a 240Volt Air CompressorI am wiring a new air compressor. It is 240volt, 28 amps, 7.5 hp, single phase. Is #6 wire big enough?
Lightning Strikes and Electrical System ProtectionI have had lightning strikes that have blown out sections of the PVC conduit, What can I can do to prevent lightning damage.
How To Wire a New Switch and Ceiling LightHow do I wire the new switch using power from the existing power line to turn on and off the new ceiling light? Wiring a New Switch from an Existing Power Source.
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Replacing Ceiling Light Fixtures with Ceiling FansHow can I replace two ceiling light fixtures with two ceiling fans that also have a light kit? How to Wire Ceiling Fans and Wall Switches.
Red Wire for Ceiling Fan WiringHow do I connect the wires for my ceiling fan? The old fan was connected to a ground, a neutral, a hot, and a fourth red wire that I presume is an additional hot.
Wiring a Ceiling Fan In An Older HomeWhat is the best way to wire the ceiling fan from an outlet? The current wiring is set up to a switch to power all the outlets.
How to Install a Ceiling Fan in Your BedroomHow can I wire a ceiling fan and wall switch? I would like to install a ceiling fan in my bedroom. I have an existing switch that work a top part of a convenience outlet.
Wiring a Ceiling Fan with Other Lights and OutletsHow can I connect a ceiling fan to my home wiring? Switch Box Wiring for a Ceiling Fan and Outlets, Ceiling Fan Circuit Wiring, Wiring a Ceiling Fan with a Shared Circuit.
How To Add A Ceiling Fan With Existing Light FixturesI want the fan to work just by a pull-chain but continue to have the switch operate the remaining can lights, how can I wire this? How to Wire a Ceiling Fan with Existing Light Fixtures.
Basic Ceiling Fan Remote Control ProblemsHow should I troubleshoot a problem with a ceiling fan remote control? The Most Common Causes of Ceiling Fan Remote Control Problems.
Why Ceiling Fan Lights Flash or StrobeI installed new ceiling fans with lights, why do some lights strobe and flash? How to Fix Ceiling Fan Lights that Strobe or Flash.
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