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I can hear a crackle sound when I push on the main breaker what does this mean ?
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We have asko washer dryer with a 4 prong connector. Is there an adaptor to plug
We need to plug the 4 prong into wall outlet (220) with a 3 prong receptacle. Is there an adaptor? where is it available? thank you
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Why do breakers keep tripping if we turn on oven or dryer - help!
Purchased remodeled home built by contractor and oven, dryer, trip breakers; lights dim when A/C goes on! Breakers will reset for everything but dryer do we need an electrician? If yes can anyone...
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How to tell if you have 60 Amp Service
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Knob and tube wiring for a new outlet
I need a new receptacle outlet. I know how to wire it. My problem is finding the hot wire in a home with knob and tube wiring. Since all the wiring is covered with the same insullation it's difficult...
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Lamp socket too hot to touch. Dangerous?
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Does anyone make a wallplate to cover two single gang toggle switches installed side by side
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Gfci 40amp breaker trips after about 1 hour on my hot tub. Only draw is a 4hp motor. 8/3 teck used to connect spa pack to spa panel
My new hot tub is connected to a 40 amp spa panel. Hot tub pump motor is a 4 hp. The gfci breaker trips after about 1 hour even when the motor isn't running. Meter tested and load is light. Could it...
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Will a bad capacitor cause a ceiling not to run on medium speed?
Chain broke on ceiling fan. I replaced the switch but now fan has 2 low speeds and 1 high. No medium. I checked switch wires independent of switch and speeds still the same.
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WHEN did hospitals begin using colored electrical outlets?
I know what the colors are for. I worked at a hospital for a year or so and just general info I guessed that they were emergency...UPS...etc. But WHEN did they start using the different...
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there was storm last night & this morning 2 outlets don't work
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Remove GREEN copper patina, HOW DO I DO IT??????
How do I remove the green copper patina from copper wire????? The wire is not affected except at the enda where I need to attach battery clamps. Since it is #4 boat wire, it is rather pricy to replace...
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losing power to outlets wiggle breaker and power returns possible solutions
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fan does not start when in fan outlet on power strip but runs fulltime i the aux. outlet on power strip
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Need to find total number of conductor equivalents for box fill calc.
What is the total number of conductor equivalents required for box fill calculations for one 14/3 NM cable for a three-way switch and one 12/2 NM cable for a duplex receptacle?
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