Best way to shorten the cord from a lamp
I have a small lamp, new-ish, that has a very long cord. I'd like to shorten it. Is it better to do so at the bulb end or the plug end. Which is...
COMMUNITY FORUM: ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING
over 1 year by LarryG
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answers1167
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Suddenly Off TV
Hi, my televiion suddenly shut off. When i turn it on again, the screen seems to hardly on and then it turns off again. Now i can not turn it on. I...
over 1 year by mitchellw
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answers1136
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F1 error on oven
I have a Frigidaire GLEB30S8ABA Model oven. Over the past couple of months the F1 error code started displaying, but the oven continued to heat an...
over 1 year by kmitch913
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answers723
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Simple lighting circuit
I have 6 simple 25watt light bulbs(120vac) in various places and I can't see them all. If one of the lights is turned on I would like a simple way ...
over 1 year by PawloA
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answers536
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Simple lighting circuit
I have 6 simple 25watt light bulbs(120vac) in various places and I can't see them all. If one of the lights is turned on I would like a simple way ...
over 1 year by PawloA
0
answers1055
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TAPPAN FABULOUS 400 FOR SALE, circa 1965
I have a circa 1965 Tappan Fabulous 400 for sale. The sensing burner doesn't work(not sure if it's wiring or the burner). One element in the smal...
over 1 year by kkpele
4
answers1268
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unconventional wiring of dual-bulb T8 fixtures
I have 8 dual bulb F32T8 fluorescent fixtures in soffits illuminating my living room. They are wired in parallel and actuated by a 2-pole wall ...
over 1 year by sbalfour
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answers589
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GFCI outlet connected to break box?
I'm getting estimates to put in a new breaker box and I have a simple question. Is is code to need a dedicated GFCI outlet connected directly to t...
over 1 year by joecitizen
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answers702
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How to increase vent hood's CFM rating?
My wife does some "heavy-duty" cooking, and our standard GE vent/microwave combo's 300CFM venting power just doesn't cut it. Anyway to increase the...
over 1 year by vernac00per
2
answers1228
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problem with ceiling light fixture
I have a Keystone ceiling light fixture that uses two concentric circular fluorescent bulbs. For a number of years it worked fine, but a year ago b...
over 1 year by LarryG
3
answers1098
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GE Profile Prodigy Won't Drain during Spin????
My washer will not drain completely during the spin cycle. All the clothes in the bottom of the machine remain soaking wet. Any help is greatly app...
over 1 year by DanO
5
answers729
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"synthetic" log homes?
I have been researching the possibility of building a log home. I am aware of lamenated logs, but my dearly beloved is insisting I research "comple...
over 1 year by johnwright1
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answers488
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over the stove microwave
What is the standard height for an over the stove microwave? It seems to me that if I install a microwave over the stove that it will hang to low....
over 1 year by july2011apm
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answers480
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Over the Range Microwave
I am looking for a small over the range microwave that would fit into a 36" Length x 12.5" depth x 12" Width space to replace the existing hood. ...
over 1 year by july2011apm
3
answers260
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GE Dual Wave II Model JKP78G
Looking to replace a built-in Microwave/Oven Combo. Can anyone suggest a replacement to fit dimensions 26" width?
over 1 year by Toni
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answers484
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Fasar induction stovetop not operating
My Fasar Induction stovetop is not working. The control panel is backlit, but the stovetop will not heat. Any ideas are apreciated on how to fix ...
almost 2 years by iguana
4
answers473
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outdoor manual dumbwaiters
does anyone know where i might find one?
almost 2 years by shaye
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answers146
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wall plates for low voltage switches
I have the 60's Remcon low voltage lighting system and need to replace the switch plates, because they are cracked, old, ugly, etc. Tried to find ...
almost 2 years by jszarek
1
answers900
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Rust on Kenmore washer
We've had our Kenmore washer for a little over 9 years now and over the last year, the door (top loading) has started to flake and rust on the insi...
almost 2 years by Henry
3
answers547
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Asbestos spacer in bent glass ceiling fixture?
Hello. Tonight I was painting the basement ceiling in my 50-year-old house. Before starting, I wanted to clean the two bent glass ceiling fixtures....
almost 2 years by AmateurRemodel
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answers508
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