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Bad Wiring
Electrical wiring should always be installed by a licensed electrician and inspected by your local wiring inspector. Your ... |
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Ceiling Outlets
When wiring or rewiring your workshop, consider installing extra outlets in the ceiling, positioned over groupings of power ... |
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DIY Electrical Inspection
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
Now’s a great time to do a whole house electrical inspection, and you can do ... |
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Electrical Capacity
Before you buy that new powertool, check your homes electrical capacity. Make sure that you have the proper voltage and wiring ... |
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Extension Cord Storage Tips
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
There’s nothing more frustrating than having to detangle a mess of extension ... |
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Flood Prep - Electrical
Keep these points in mind when you have your electrical system components raised:
a) Electrical system modifications ... |
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Ground Fault Interruptors
Ground fault interruptors, or gfi's, are electrical outlets designed to automatically trip off if a fault occurs. Gfi's are ... |
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Hands Off Pipes
In many houses, the electrical system is grounded to the water service entrance pipe. Since the entire plumbing system is ... |
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Home Theater Wiring
Avoid flat-topped staples for running speaker wires along the walls — they can sever the wire's insulation. Cables that ... |
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Home Wiring
Keep electrical wires separate from computer or cable wires. The household current carried through electrical wires can cause ... |
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House Power
Before you install a new air conditioning system, consider your home's electrical system. It's not uncommon for old houses to ... |
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Lightning Damage
In addition to direct strikes, lightning generates electrical surges that can damage electronic equipment some distance from ... |
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Lightning Paths
There are three main ways lightning enters homes and buildings: (1) a direct strike, (2) through wires or pipes that extend ... |
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Pond Safety
If your planning a backyard pond, locate it where it is unlikely to attract unattended children. Check local safety ordinances ... |
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Replacing Outlets
If you have an old house with dated electrical outlets, you know they weren't designed to meet the demands of today's ... |
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Safety Tools
No matter what size your workshop is, there are some basic safety tools you should not be without. A smoke alarm, fire ... |
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Securing Cords
In locations where furniture or beds may be pushed against an extension cord where the cord joins the plug, use a special ... |
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Splicing Wires
To get professional-looking splices in wiring without electrical tape, try head-shrinkable tubing. Slip a tube on one of the ... |
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Workshop Planning
Keep these things in mind when you're planning a location for your home workshop. Make sure the floor is strong and level to ... |
