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Wiring Configuration for Ceiling Fans


I am trying to wire a ceiling fan that has a white, black and black/white wire and also a green groun). My junction box has…


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How to Connect The Wires to an Outlet


I bought a new outlet with 5 screws in it. But when I removed the old outlet, I see only 3 wires coming out…


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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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How To Provide Electrical Power For A Ceiling Fan


Should I wire directly to the switch on the wall or should I run a wire directly to a power source in the attic…


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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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GFCI Protection For Dock Wiring


I am replacing an outlet on my dock with a GFCI outlet…


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Identifying The Cause of Dimming Lights


Can a weak breaker make lights dim than brighten? I have a bathroom light that does this but I also found that part of my basement does the same thing…


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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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Can I use a Mercury Vapor Light with a Dusk to Dawn Control?


I have a dusk to dawn light that takes 175 watt Mercury Vapor bulb.


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Electrical Question about Wiring an Outdoor Pole Light Fixture


would be OK to use in-house wiring from the GFI to the light on the pole…


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Older Home Ceiling Fan Replaces Existing Light Fixture


I put up a ceiling fan w/a light in a bedroom with just a light switch. A two bulb light fixture was up prior which only had a black and white wire.after putting up the fan the lights were dim and the fan appears to not be going at it’s correct speeds…


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Installing GFCI Protection for a Hot Tub


WHEN INSTALLING WIRING FOR AN OUTSIDE HOT TUB AM I REQUIRED BY CODE TO INSTALL A GFCI IN BOTH THE INDOOR PANEL TO PROTECT THE WIRING AND IN THE DISCONNECT…


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I Installed Wiring to my Ceiling Fan, It Does Not Work – Can You Help?


When I turned the power back on the fan works but the light on the fan is now controlling the lamp plugged into the outlet. Can You Help?


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Electrical Question about Replacing a Fixture with a Ceiling Fan Wiring


I am replacing a two bulb light fixture with a ceiling fan and light. I am having trouble with the wires from the fan to the junction box, as it seems there are more wires from the ceiling.


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What does it cost to have an Electric Dryer Circuit Installed?


I am switching from a gas dryer to an electric. What charge should I expect from the electrician to wire a new outlet?


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Electrical Question from William about Oven Wiring


Question: I had to replace a kitchen electric stove. The stove that was removed was wired into the wall.


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Electrical Question about Under Cabinet Lights Wiring Problem


Question: We have run a coax wire from one switch to an under cabinet light fixture and it works fine.


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Installing Smoke Detector Electrical Wiring


When installing a heat sensor/smoke alarm in kitchen, and 2 additional smoke alarms in hallway…


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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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