Articles about wiring
Sizing a Home Generator Transfer Switch
can I use only 1 large breaker in the transfer switch to supply the power to my main box or do I have to have multi-breaker in the transfer switch….
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Can I Convert Two 3-Way Switched Lights To Be One 4-Way Setup?
I have 2, 3-way switch setups each controlling 1 light fixture. I’d like to tie them together into a single 4 way system…
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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 an Outlet Screw Terminal
If the screws for the terminals come all the way out, is the receptacle still good to use?
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Electrical Question about a Dangerous Pool Area Circuit
I see no mention of any GFCI protection for the pool area and equipment, and if now you are experiencing a possible voltage leak this creates an extremely dangerous condition for any one in the area of the swimming pool…
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Electrical Question about Wiring for Three Way Switches
I am trying to wire a single pole switch and a 3 way switch into 1 switch Box. I believe the power comes in from the single light into…
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How To Provide GFCI Protection For An Older Kitchen?
Can I still wire the GFI into such an arrangement or can I put a GFI breaker on my service panel?
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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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How To Troubleshoot 3-Way Switch Wiring
This will be a process of identification and troubleshooting in order to discover what may be wrong…
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Can I Change The Wiring For My Light Switch?
First you must identify the electrical wiring configuration that presently exists. Then you can determine which additional wiring will be necessary to provide the desired results. Care must be taken to…
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The Hot Tub Wiring Is Too Short Can I Install A Splice?
Yes – the wiring may be spliced in an approved junction box with a cover using appropriate wire connectors and bonding the ground to the junction box. The wiring from the junction box to the new location must be…
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My Outlets Are Dead – Should I Replace The GFCI?
Fully explained wiring instructions complete with a picture series of GFCI installations and wiring diagrams can be found here…
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How Do I Wire A Garage?
More detailed information can be found here in this website. Just click the Garage Electrical Wiring…
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How Do I Wire A Potentiometer To My Pump VFD?
The connections for a potentiometer are as follows…
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How To Wire a Digital Timer For a Lighting Control Panel
A digital timer provides a set of contacts which are used for the control circuit of the main lighting contactor or lighting relay. The control circuit requires…
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Why Did I Loose Power To My Wall Outlets?
It is unlikely that your breaker is burnt, especially if the problem is isolated to only one wall. Chances are that there is a….
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Why Do My New Light Fixtures Trip The Circuit Breaker Off?
Remove each fixture and look for a pinched wire. Free the wire and inspect for damage. If the wire has caused a burnt area then you may need to …
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Where Do I Connect Orange and Yellow for Ceiling Fan Wiring?
Your wiring is obviously installed in conduit because these are not standard wire colors that are found in Romex type NM electrical wire. However the white should be a…
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Does it Matter Where the Power Enters 4-Way Switch Wiring?
Yes it does matter where the power enters into the switch wiring. Actually that is just two scenarios, there are more, such as if the power enters at….
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Can I Install a 120 Volt Hour Counter with a 220 Volt Circuit?
No – you cannot connect this hour counter up as you have described, here are your options to make it work…
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