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Testing the Circuit for Your Kitchen Stove


How to a Test a Kitchen Stove Electrical Circuit when trying to connect or install the stove


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Installing An Electric Wall Heater


How to Identify and Install the Electrical Circuit for an Electric Wall Heater


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Electric Water Heater Circuit Problems


Understanding Water Heater Circuit Requirements


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Question – Range Circuit Limitations


Electric range circuits have limitations for what they can be used for.


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Electrical Codes for Lights and Outlets


Does either a national or state electrical code require that smallest allowable gauge wire is 12-gauge…


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Solve GFCI Circuit Faults


I have a GFCI outlet in the garage that protects all the outlets inthe garage, bathrooms and outside. It trips 4-6 time a week…


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Add Lighting to Brighten Up Your Bedroom


I have an existing circuit in my bedroom and want to add lighting with switches in the closet. I figure I need to add a junction box and connect into the existing circuit….


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Converting Power From An Electrical Outlet


I am wondering if there’s any way to convert the power from a standard outlet to be able to plug in my machine without any rewiring or the like…


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Electrical Question from Martin about 240 Volt Wall Heater Wiring


Will 12-2 wire and a 20 amp breaker handle a 4000 watt 240 volt wall heater?


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Electrical Circuit for a Power Exhaust Unit


I’m wiring a power exhaust to a commercial HVAC unit and i want to have single point power to the unit and exhaust…


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Calculating Voltage Drop for an Underground Circuit


Calculating voltage drop for an underground circuit…


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Electrical Circuit Considerations For Water Heaters


I am replacing an electric water heater. The original is 240 volts. Can I install a 120 volts…


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Water Heater Circuit for a RV Water Heater


I have a Marey Corp. electric, instant hot water heater, Model MINI that I want to install in my RV…


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Electric Stove Wiring Configurations


I am installing a new stove top that requires a 40 amp circuit which I have already existing at the installation…


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Defining Feeder Conductors and Branch Circuit Conductors


As per ASHRAE Standard allows a maximum voltage drop of 2% for feeder conductors and 3% for branch circuit conductors…


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Calculating Voltage Drop for an Electrical Circuit


I need a 20amp feed 700 feet away from the service. What size wire should I use…


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220 Volt Hot Tub Circuit Wiring


Homeowner wants me to install a 220V hot tub. She said the run is about 220 feet..


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220 Volt Dryer Circuit Wiring


I have a dryer. I need to connect it .We have 220v 2-wire input meter…


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Why Exterior Electrical Outlets Stop Working


Recently the exterior outlets have gone out. The effected areas are the entrance outlet, the rear outlet, the exterior light as well as the outlet inside the garage…


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Electrical Requirements for Window Air Conditioners


My wife would love to be able to have a window air conditioner but I’m concerned that it may not be safe with the old wiring…


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