Articles about electrical repairs
When Aluminum Wiring Becomes a Real Fire Hazard
Can you replace a 15 amp circuit breaker with a 20 amp circuit breaker if the wire is 12 gauge and it’s protected by a 15 amp fuse at the load? The Dangers of Aluminum Wiring and an Incorrect Circuit Breaker Size Can Lead to a Fire Hazard.
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Electrical Troubleshooting after a Power Outage
How to Reset Electric Power after a Power Outage: How to Reset Circuit Breakers and GFCI Outlets, Reset Tripped Circuit Breakers, Reset Tripped GFCI Outlets, Test and Reset GFCI Devices.
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Split-Buss Electrical Panels
Understanding Split-Buss Electrical Panels: Dave explains that a split buss circuit breaker panel allows the upper circuits to remain energized while the bottom section is controlled by a separate circuit breaker.
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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.
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Why Does a Circuit Breaker Produce Power in the OFF Position
When a Circuit Breaker Produces Power in the OFF Position – There are two possibilities that would cause a circuit breaker to appear to have power when it is in the OFF position…
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Problems with Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Switches
How to Repair a Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Switch that keeps the ceiling fan or light from working…
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How to Repair an Electrical Circuit with a Low Volt Reading
Low Voltage due to a Lost Connection – The circuit wiring would need to be checked starting with the…
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Why New Light Bulbs May Not Work
Light Fixture Sockets, New Light Bulbs and Home Electrical Wiring
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Fixing a Door Bell Chime
How to Repair your Old Door Bell Chime System
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Kitchen Disposal Switch Wiring
How to Electrical Wiring for a Kitchen Disposal Switch
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Why a Light Fixture May Not Be Working
Electrical Repairs and Testing for Lighting Fixture Failures
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Wiring A Wall Switch For A Light Fixture
Color Variations With Electrical Conduit and Electrical Wiring Methods: The project is installing a new light fixture in my bathroom…
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Electrical Troubleshooting Tripping GFCIs in Different Locations
Electrical Troubleshooting GFCI Problems: Checklist for Troubleshooting GFCI Problems for Electrical Repairs
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Electrical Wiring – Ask The Electrician
When it comes to Do It Yourself Electrical Wiring for Home Improvements Ask The Electrician is the right place complete with Wiring Diagrams and Answers to your Electrical Questions
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Making Electrical Repairs – Part 1
Methods for Repairing Buried Electrical Wiring
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Making Electrical Repairs – Part 3
Emergency electrical repairs using the heat shrink method makes a good tightly fitted insulated covering that helps protects the wire repair in this accessible electrical junction box also known as a ground box enclosure…
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