Articles about Electrical
Installing Underground Electrical Wiring
Is there away to do this without having to trench and bury the line? Is there an electrical cable that can lay on the surface of the ground or a couple of inches deep…
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Installing Home Electrical Wiring
Is it permissible to install Romex electrical wire through stud bore hole’s (inside the wall) located above doors and windows…
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Calculate Electrical Circuits for Lights and Outlets
Can I use a 12 gauge wire for 7 outlets and 12 lights…
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Electric Circuit Requirements For Clothes Washer and Dryer
Is there such a thing as a 115/220 combo outlet? I have a Washer and Dryer that are two different voltages…
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Electrical Circuit Loads For House Wiring
How to calculate electrical circuit loads for house wiring…
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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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Testing Electrical Transformers
I want to know a list of transformer tests…
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Attic Ventilation Fan Wiring
I’ve got a Therm-o 58t roof/attic ventilation fan…. 6 wires- 5 are black 1 is white…
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How Do I Plan Wiring For A Basement Bedroom?
When a bedroom is added to any part of a home dwelling it is required to be wired according to…
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What different types of Raceways or Conduits are there?
Compare and contrast 5 different types of raceways. What are their relative advantages and disadvantages and where in a building might they be used….
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Electrical Question from Ralph about Electrical Service Upgrade
Question: My wife and I bought a fixer upper mobile home that needs the electrical upgraded. We are upgrading the service to 150 amps.
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How To Fix An Electrical Panel Feed
I just bought a condo they was built in 1994. It turns out my neighbors air conditioner is powered by my ac circuit breaker…
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How to Make an Electrical Wire Splice Connection
I changed a ceiling light fixture in the dining area, and it works, but now the ceiling light in the living room and hallway don’t work…
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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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Will Your Home Project Cause Unwanted Fees?
have the inspector tell you what category the project has been identified as. If this is not correct then you need to discuss this with him. This does not mean that you can cut corners to prevent applicable code requirements. However…
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Can I Convert a 220 Volt Circuit To A 230 Volt Circuit?
Can you convert a 220 Volt outlet into a 230 Volt outlet so a 230 Volt AC unit can be plugged in?
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What Size Wire for a 60 Amp 220v Cable to an Air Handler?
I need to run a 60 amp 220v cable to an air handler for a 45 ft length, should I use number 8 or 6 cable…
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Electrical Question about a Power Supply Size
We’re not talking about a lot of amps, and since it won’t be plugged in all the time, is that safe?
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What is the Meaning of O.C.B.?
Depending on your application, here are some definitions for O.C.B. …
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Electrical Question from Craig about 3-PHASE Electrical
I want to wire a 3 phase plug to be able to power normal powerpoints (at 240v 10a) to run as a 3 phase to powerpoint, powerboard. I have seen such a thing before.
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