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Why would my wall outlets, all in a circuit (including my GFI), be reading 60 volts, vs 120? Taking off the GFI plate, wiring was correct.
by whitehej on May 26th, 2012
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How much current can a 22 gauge wire handle?
by Answerbag Staff on January 31st, 2011
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Using a snapit circuit tester. Pluged tester in check circuit, 2 green lights and 1 yellow light comes on. Cannot find diagnostic for this
by Jenny_P9632 on May 22nd, 2012
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Where is the ground wire in a house's circuit breaker panel?
by Answerbag Staff on August 22nd, 2010
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Why are you giving me that cold, heartless glare?
by Uncle Mike on May 9th, 2012
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Do you have to charge a start capacitor before installing?
by Answerbag Staff on August 21st, 2010
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How do I wire my ceiling fan to a switch in this scenario? Hope the picture helps.
by drequeen on April 14th, 2012
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Does removing a fluorescent tube in a fixture use less energy?
by Answerbag Staff on August 20th, 2010
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Watt invented the light bulb?
by Unicorn Man on March 29th, 2012
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How do I replace light bulbs to led lights?
by Answerbag Staff on August 19th, 2010
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Hi How do i connect a 400v Power factor board to a Bus coupler on a 400v main Distribution Board which has two 800kva transfomer in parallel
by collen.govender on March 22nd, 2012
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What size wire do you need for an 80-gallon water heater?
by Answerbag Staff on August 17th, 2010
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Anyone know, which are the best solar pannels to use and how.
by missingtruth on March 21st, 2012
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What Will a 5000 Watt Generator Power?
by Answerbag Staff on January 31st, 2011
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Does it matter how many devices are plugged into the same outlet (as long as they're not turned on at the same time)?
by Takucei on February 23rd, 2012
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How do I replace an outdoor light fixture?
by Answerbag Staff on August 29th, 2010
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Can you wire a GFCI outlet to a switch in a bathroom that also controls lights? There are no other plugs in the bathroom.
by cobra1053 on December 28th, 2011
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What color is the 3M electrician tape used to cover a split bolt?
by Answerbag Staff on August 20th, 2010
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I installed an LED wall sconce and a new switch. When I turn on the switch there is a 1 second delay to the fixture. What causes this?
by cobra1053 on December 16th, 2011
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Can I put 250 amps of branch circuits on a 200-amp main breaker?
by Answerbag Staff on August 20th, 2010
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Did the bulb light?
by Tondoteottotote on December 4th, 2011
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Where do you run structured wiring in the house?
by Answerbag Staff on August 20th, 2010
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I have an outside house light that the bulb won't stay on, but when I slightly move the bulb it will come on and work for a day or so.
by diana.darrington on November 4th, 2011
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How do I use a higher watt compact fluorescent in a light fixture?
by Answerbag Staff on August 19th, 2010
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I have PTSD and MUST disconnect the hard wired fire alarm. Turning the alarm off at the breaker and removing batteres does not work.
by aldrichmr on October 6th, 2011
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Who invented the extension cord?
by Answerbag Staff on August 17th, 2010
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Do you have the skills to properly install a ceiling fan? If you do, could you help me? Wires are confusing...
by genericdust on September 30th, 2011
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Can 110-volt lights be used in a 12-volt line?
by Answerbag Staff on August 20th, 2010
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SubmersibleWellPump 220 it started kicking breaker when we got alot of rain i have 2splicer on the wire to the well have replace the breaker
by kristykristyw on September 25th, 2011
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How many inches are in .5 oz of wire with 28 gauge&4mm width?
by Answerbag Staff on August 17th, 2010
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I have a forced air furnace. It is off in summer Could I have a electrician run a outlet to the wall & use the curcuit for my window AC.
by EJK56 on August 28th, 2011
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Are GFCIs required for any workplace with concrete floors?
by Answerbag Staff on August 17th, 2010
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How much should I bribe an electrical worker to get my power back on after the hurricane?
by Mister_Bromyde on August 25th, 2011
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What is the maximum length for an outdoor electrical cord?
by Answerbag Staff on August 18th, 2010
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Who wants to take bets that my power goes out this weekend during the heat wave?
by Mister_Bromyde on July 23rd, 2011
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Is the GU10 bulb dimmable?
by Answerbag Staff on August 17th, 2010
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what size wire do I need to bury for a 1 1/2 hp 240 volt irrigation pump? The pump will be 250' from the existing breaker box.
by scott16119 on July 9th, 2011
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What wire should we use for electrical outlets?
by Answerbag Staff on August 17th, 2010
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I have a king 3000g gen.Quit AC/DC Volts. All connections and fuses ok.. Only 7 or 8 hrs use. Help !
by Chris_R7963 on July 6th, 2011
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Can i wire an outlet in a light fixture circuit?
by Answerbag Staff on August 16th, 2010
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I have an electrical outlet that is so tight it takes 7 men and 2 donkeys to put a plug in, or out. Is there a way to loosen it up ?
by calmwaters1 on June 27th, 2011
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Well, my power should be going out any minute now. Any good insults to yell at the power company?
by Mister_Bromyde on June 16th, 2011
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How many volts of power are needed for a UTS10BI transfer switch to turn on and operate? 120v? 240V?
by bjh on June 15th, 2011
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Does Underwriters Laboratories still exist? You don't see that "UL" on much stuff anymore.
by Mister_Bromyde on June 13th, 2011
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Light over sink burnt out.all other circuit dead.braker not tripped.bulb blown.buld seperated from metalhousing..please help
by TenPin1 on May 31st, 2011
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No incandescent light bulbs after January. Are you stocking up?
by MrX on May 19th, 2011
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In the uk can the elec cooker be next to the sink if properly installed with the right trip switch? I mean look at new student Blocks!
by chas1966 on April 29th, 2011
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What is the function of a fuse
by Jean_T636 on April 25th, 2011
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Okay, here is a household question.
by SandraSandboxes Has a Loony Cat on April 22nd, 2011
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Are Federal Pacific Stab lok breakers a fire hazard?
by Master_Eraqus on March 22nd, 2011
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Can you touch high voltage around---volt?
by prof. mes solzhenitsy on March 18th, 2011
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Does a refrigerator need to be on it's own breaker or circuit according to the Canadian electrical code?
by Master_Eraqus on March 17th, 2011
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Does a refrigerator need to be on it's own breaker(circuit) according to the Canadian electrical code?
by Master_Eraqus on March 17th, 2011
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Do you need Special 3 way switches for Flourecent fixtures ???
by marine5 on March 7th, 2011
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on my circuit panel I am only getting power to every other breaker, I replaced the main breaker, no luck.. I get 120 on top, not on bottom
by cksuper1 on February 28th, 2011
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Everything has its price. Is this true?
by aron69 on February 9th, 2011
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How much current can a 22 gauge wire handle?
by Answerbag Staff on January 31st, 2011
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3 answers
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What Will a 5000 Watt Generator Power?
by Answerbag Staff on January 31st, 2011
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Three way light switch/dimmer works sometimes but not always?
by Master_Eraqus on January 26th, 2011
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have new housing design that allows us to run electrical wiring with no stud interference
by getterdoneRON on January 24th, 2011
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