To locate the type grounding system in your home, remove 110v plug cover plates. Using bright flashlight count the number of wires attached to the screws on 110v plugs. The number of wires will tell you if you have 2-wire or 3-wire system. 3-wire systems have one Romex containing one black, white and green. 2-wire … Read more
Unbalanced loads are carried back thru white colored wires to the main neutral bar in the main breaker panel. (white is grounded-conductor). The unbalanced load is balanced while traveling thru the main breaker panel neutral bars out to the primary transformer and back. The ground or green wire carries overloads back through the grounding(green) part … Read more
Smoke detector uses in a typical residential dwelling are suppose to send alarm throughout the dwelling if fire or smoke is detected. But to no avail this is not what is happening. In my career of servicing thousands of homes I would say 65% of homes I serviced in America do not have the correct smoke … Read more
Already registered? Login Here Not registered? click Here. Lost password? go Here. Please select the device links that correspond to your installation. Questions can only be asked using the comment sections on each device post. Remember to register. Any questions, advice or to request additional devices listed use contact page. By this point you should be registered … Read more
Hidden electrical wiring questions can be difficult to explain. Being we not able to visually inspect your project providing good pictures and documentation along with some troubleshooting skills is important. Must provide as many details as possible when conversing. Scheduling a service call with a Licensed Electrician may be the end result. If you have … Read more
Ideas for rewiring Gas to Electric oven 220V electric stove-top AKA (cook-top) has 110V electrical temp controls and 220V heat elements to heat and control the temp while you are cooking. Electric Cook-tops usually have 40-50-amp sized wiring. The breaker size should be sized according to the wire size. Register to ask questions. Electric cook-top … Read more
Hello, Here we are looking at another device. The single-gang cut-in above is the best for brick. Immediately begin asking questions. If you have any questions click on tips in header. 4in sq metal box – can be used flush or surface mount. Not flush mounted, plaster ring not flush with brick. Plastic-nail-on can be … Read more
Hello, First thing you need is to gather your material. You need 12/2 romex, 20 amp breaker, proper tools, proper fittings on as needed basis. Then begin to route your romex from dishwasher to electrical breaker panel. The best way to run this wire is through floor but sometimes that is not possible. Routing through … Read more
Hot tubs fixed close to the house are great way to put some excitement in your life. All done not driving a mile to the store. They are great, lets admit but getting it installed in safe manner can be another life saving story. Plan on using copper wire in conduit to eliminate accidents while … Read more
Hello, Ask your question and if you experience any problems use the maintenance tips button to send me a quick note about it. Just put your email in and you will see where to report any problems(comment section). I should be able to send you a response back to your question pretty quick. Usually with … Read more
Hello, Ask your question and if you experience any problems use the maintenance tips button to send me a quick note about it. Just put your email in and you will see where to report any problems(comment section). I should be able to send you a response back to your question pretty quick. Usually with … Read more
Hello, Ask your question and if you experience any problems use the maintenance tips button to send me a quick note about it. Just put your email in and you will see where to report any problems(comment section). I should be able to send you a response back to your question pretty quick. Usually with … Read more
Hello, Any box mounted flat on any surface is called surface mounted fixture, device or box. Please have your project up and going. Thanks
