Articles about Electrical
Understanding Electrical Panel Total Amps
How do I figure total amps in the panel box?: The total connected load depends on the electrical devices that are actually connected to the circuits and how often these items are being used.
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How to Install Wiring for a Ceiling Light Fixture
Electrical Wiring Diagrams for Installing a Ceiling light in a Living Room. A ceiling box should be installed and the converted cable from the wall receptacle can be installed up to the new ceiling light fixture.
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Electrical Question about the PE or Protective Earth Connection
Electrical Question about 3-Phase 220 Volt Wiring: The circuit is 220 volt, 3 phase, 60 cycles. The terminal landings are marked L1, L2, L3 and PE.
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How to connect breaker switches from the main electrical supply?
Expanded information about the application is necessary in order to provide an answer.
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What to do when the outlets on one wall do not work
Bedroom Lost Power: All of a sudden, all the outlets on one wall of an upstairs bedroom don’t work. We’ve checked the breaker box….
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Moving an Electric Range Circuit
How to Extend a 240Volt Range Circuit: Can I extend the circuit to the new location, about 20 feet away, by splicing the same size cable inside a covered electrical junction box?
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How to Identify Cord Wires
How to Identify the Individual Wires of a Cord When The Cord Wires are all the Same Color: The Best Way to Identify the Wires of a Cord and how they are Connected
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How To Install a Wall Sconce Light Fixture
Considerations to Help you Plan Your Wall Sconce Wiring Project: I am installing a wall sconce but the width between the wall stud…
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3 Way Switch Diagrams for Multiple Lights
3 Way Switch Diagrams for Multiple Light Fixtures: It is true that there are several wiring configurations for wiring 3-way light switches, and all of the wiring configurations will depend on where the incoming circuit power is located and once that is identified the rest of the three way wiring connections are straight forward.
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Installing Wiring for a Garage Panel
How to Select the Right Wire Size for a Garage Panel: The size of the electrical wire for the panel will depend on the type of wire that is chosen and the method for the installation.
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Wiring Two Ceiling Fans and Switches
How to Wire Ceiling Fan Switches – Step-by-step pictures – Easy wiring diagrams and installation guide – Light and fan switch variations.
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SCADA Systems and Home Automation
The Future of Home Automation Systems and Home Controls – SCADA systems are extremely useful for numerous applications which are integrated into Home Automation and Home Control Systems. We now rely heavily on SCADA systems, they are here to stay, and they will just keep getting better with technology.
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Why an Outlet Does Not Work When It Tests OK
My son blew the power in his room when he plugged in a computer. My husband used an electrical meter that showed there was power…
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GFCI Protection for Kitchen Counter Top Outlets
To make the counter top outlets GFCI protected while not interrupting the power to the refrigerator…
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Installing Attic Light and Switch Wiring
Electrical Wiring for an Attic Light and Switch
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Wiring Diagrams for Light Fixtures and Switches
Common 120 volt and 240 volt house wiring circuits and the circuit breakers
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Wiring for a Light Switch
How to Wire Switches to Control Light Fixtures
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Signs of a Failing Circuit Breaker
Indications that a Circuit Breaker May Need to be Replaced
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Wiring Generator Transfer Switch Applications
Planning the Electrical Wiring for a Generator Transfer Switch
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Reconnecting Ceiling Fan Wires
How to Install Ceiling Fans and Make the Wiring Connections
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