Locating the Problem in an Electrical Circuit
I added a few lights, switches, and outlets in my garage. There were two power sources. One was from an existing three-panel switch that ran all over. Everything worked A-Okay with that. But I blew it...
View ArticleInstalling a Motion Detector Light Fixture
Yesterday went out to back porch light, to change the burned out bug light bulb (yellow) from regular outside porch light located under the eves. Ok when undoing the bulb the socket broke apart. I...
View ArticleNew Bath Exhaust Fan with Timer Switch and a Light Switch
Becky, from Beloit, Wisconsin asks: Hi Dave. I'm installing a new bath exhaust fan with 1 timer switch and a light switch. I have power coming to the switch box but nothing going to the fan and light....
View ArticleElectrical Wiring Topics
I am so glad I found you on internet. I would be very happy to improve my electrical course if you could add some diagrams for domestic, commercial and industrial electrical wiring. Thanks, Sam
View ArticleOptions for Installing Exhaust Fans
Dear ask-the-electrician: I am interested in installing the Air King BFQ50 into an Andy Gump Outhouse for a client who does not wish to have the various construction workers destroy her bathroom...
View ArticleThe Brass Tab and Switched Outlets
Question: I replaced the outlet. The bottom worked with the light switch. the back of the old outlet had 3 white wires to holes in the back and 1 black wire. There were two additional black wires on...
View ArticleLost Power to a Bedroom Circuit
Question: Lost power for small bedroom. Replaced the circuit breaker and still have no power. Short of it being another bad breaker, what else could be causing the problem?
View ArticleNO POWER TO OUTLETS AND LIGHT SWITCH IN BATH ROOM
Question The other night we hooked up a new sauna. While running the sauna one of the kids started the washer and it tripped the circuit breaker. I reset circuit breaker but now I have no power to the...
View ArticleHow To Get Training About Home Electrical Wiring
How can I get to know more training about house electrical wiring? I am in my high school now offering electrical as my course and I will to get more in order to avoid bad work. I need your help about...
View ArticleConverting Watts to Kilowatt/hours
Can you tell me how to convert watts to kilowatt/hours?
View Article4 Wire 30 Amp 240 Volt Dryer Circuit
Dave, in changing a three wire dryer hook up to a four wire, what does the connection in the circuit breaker panel look like; since you would be running a 10/4 circuit? Appreciate your answer, Nelson
View ArticleOutdoor Outlet
I'm installing an outdoor outlet. It's one that has a pole stuck into the ground. The question I'm getting is how deep into the ground does the pole have to be to meet code. The last person did a...
View ArticleHow to Install and Repair Electrical Wiring
Dave Rongey, Ask-The-Electrician provides Educational Tutorials about How to Install Home Electrical Wiring, Troubleshoot and Repair Electrical Problems.
View ArticleAudio Series about Home Wiring Diagrams
Listen and Learn Audio Series about Home Wiring Diagrams. Audio 1: Introduction to Home Wiring Diagrams. Audio 2: The Electrical Wiring Layout of a Home. Audio 3: The Home Wiring Series where Dave...
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View ArticleWiring for Ceiling Fan Remote Control Operation
How to Wire a Ceiling Fan Remote Control to your Existing Wiring. When a ceiling fan remote control is used the red wire which is commonly used for wall switch operation of the light fixture is not...
View ArticleHow to Wire a Dryer Motor Switch
Wiring an Dryer Motor Start Switch: Dryer Motor Centrifugal Start Switch, Dryer switch number 3388235 is the motor switch which has 2 sets of terminals, with three wire connections on each side.
View Article240 Volt Circuits for Ovens and Dryers
240Volt Dryer Circuit Electrical Question: I have a 240volt outlet for my dryer. Can I modify it so it will be a double outlet and run my 240volt electric oven also?
View ArticleConsiderations for Electrical Upgrade Wiring
How to Upgrade Home Electrical Wiring and bring the Electrical Systems up to current Electrical Code Standards. Improving the electrical wiring of an older home has several benefits including improved...
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