Articles about electrical safety
Never Replace A Circuit Breaker With A Larger One
MY FLAT PANEL TV TRIPS THE 15 AMP CIRCUIT. SHOULD I UP THE CIRCUIT TO A 20….
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Disconnect Faulty Electrical Devices to Avoid Hazards
what happen when you leave appliances on that don’t work while running on power…
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Is There an Electrical Problem When Lights and Appliances Go Off And On?
Most often this is the symptom of a deteriorating connection that is occurring most likely at the electrical…
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Is my wiring project safe and to code?
I see so many times where electrical projects are installed without regard to electrical codes and an understanding of some important factors….
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Is it safe to install a larger sized circuit breaker?
The solution is to have new circuits installed for specific areas or devices which would eliminate the possibility of…
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My cord is too short, can I use an extension cord?
The concern is that an undersized or unsafe type of insulation found with most general purpose extension cords is unsafe and….
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DANGER – Do Not Power Wash Your Fixtures or Outlets!
Question: I have a property light mounted over my garage door. I was hosing off the garage and sprayed the light and heard a pop sound. Answer: Spraying ANY electrical device with water is EXTREMELY Dangerous!
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Electrical Question about A Kettle Plug That Gets Very Hot
I have an electric kettle that seems to work well but the plug gets very hot as the water heats up.
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May is National Electrical Safety Month
During National Electrical Safety Month in May, Dave at Ask The Electrician is encouraging homeowners to eliminate electrical safety hazards in and around their home. Electrical hazards can result in property damage, potential injuries and even deadly electrocutions.
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