Articles about electrical question and answer
How to Fix a Tripping GFCI Outlet for a Freezer or Refrigerator
by Dave RongeyBill in Slagle, Missouri asks:. My freezer lost power, do I have a bad GFCI receptacle? Problems with GFCI Outlets for Freezers and How to Fix Them.
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Wiring a Ceiling Fan with Other Lights and Outlets
by Dave RongeyMatthew in Florida asks: How 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.
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Upgrading Knob and Tube Electrical Wiring
by Dave RongeyHow can I replace knob and tube wiring? The Most Common Methods for Upgrading Knob and Tube Electrical Wiring, How to Upgrade Electrical Wiring for Light Fixtures and Switches.
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Electrical Crackling Noise from Surge Protector
by Dave RongeyTroubleshooting a Surge Protector and Electrical Crackling Noise: How can I locate the source of an electrical crackle noise?
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Troubleshooting Light Switch Wiring
by Dave RongeyI just changed a light switch and lost power to my outlets, what did I do wrong? How to Check Light Switch Wiring Connections, Common Light Switch Wiring Problem and Solution.
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How to Install a Microwave Outlet Circuit for the Kitchen
by Dave RongeyChad in Louisville , Kentucky asks: I am tripping circuits off in my kitchen, do I need another circuit? Installing Dedicated Electrical Circuit Wiring for a Microwave Oven, Appliances they work for about 1-2 minutes and then stop.
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How to Repair a Tripping GFCI Outlet
by Dave RongeyGFI and GFCI Questions: The GFCI Does Not Always Trip, Lost Power to Other Plugs and Light, The GFI to my Bathroom Quit Working. How to Fix Common Problems with GFCI Outlets, Guide to Troubleshoot and Repair a GFCI Outlet Problem.
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How to Repair a Kitchen GFCI Circuit
by Dave RongeyWhy are the outlets in my kitchen out and the GFCI outlet with a light is glowing? Guide to Kitchen GFI Outlet Circuit Problems and How to Fix Them, GFI Outlet Troubleshooting and Electrical Repairs.
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How to Use Electrical Junction Boxes
by Dave RongeyWhat is the purpose of a junction box? How to Select the Right Junction Box for your Electrical Wiring Project, Installing Electrical Junction Boxes for Home Electrical Wiring.
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Wiring for a Ceiling Light Fixture
by Dave RongeyHow to Wire a Light Fixture with a Blue Wire, Orange Wire, and White Wire: Wiring a light fixture with a black and white wire.
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How to Splice Direct Buried Electric Cables
by Dave RongeyIs there a way to cover spliced wires and lugs to prevent damage? Repairing Direct Burial Electrical Cables.
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How to Convert 120volt to 220volt
by Dave RongeyConverting 120 volt to 220 volt for Specific Equipment: Can I convert 120volt to 220volt for a CNC Router requiring 220v 1Ph 20amp?
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Wiring 3 Way Switches and Dimmer Switches
by Dave RongeyHow are 3-way switches wired? The Key to Wiring 3 Way Switch and 3 Way Dimmer Switch Wiring, Wiring Configurations for 3 way Switch Wiring.
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Electrical Wiring for Switched Wall Sockets
by Dave RongeyHow to Wire a Wall Switched Outlets: Basic Wiring Configuration for Half Hot Outlets, Wiring Outlets to be Controlled by a Switch and Wiring Outlets to Not be Controlled by a Switch.
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Ceiling Fan Wiring Help
by Dave RongeyMy ceiling fan and light is not working right, what should I do to make it work right? How to Connect the Wires to a Ceiling Fan, Ceiling Fan Power and Switches.
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How to Install a Plug Strip for Desk or Workbench Outlets
by Dave RongeyInstalling an Outlet Plug Strip: Plug strips are a great solution when several outlets are required for a desk or workbench.
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