Wiring Confusion
Our ceiling fan fell today and in panic I forgot to check how it was wired before I took it apart. So I checked the light switch and it has a red w...
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over 11 years by rpxlpx
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Broken Lightbulb Base
The lightbulb broke(separated) from the base when, after MANY years, the bulb burned out, & it was hard to renove the bulb. Base is in the fixture....
over 11 years by rpxlpx
5
answers883
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Switch Loop
I have a switch loop that controls a bathroom light fixture. I would like to pull power from this switch (white wire is hot) to another switch tha...
over 11 years by calibur4u
4
answers237
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Power for Track Lighting?
Hi,I was wondering if someone could help me with a question on track lighting.I plan to install new track lighting in the family room. I saw some ...
over 11 years by Christopher Sparks
2
answers1015
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Smoke detectors
Can someone give me guidlines on wiring smoke detectors? Do they need to be on the same circuit for them to all sound if one trips, or is there som...
over 11 years by electricmanscott
2
answers743
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Ink Stains in Dryer
Hello,An ink pin made it through our washer and into our dryer thus staining our clothes and the inside of our dryer. We've tried warm water, hairs...
over 11 years by alhoward
3
answers553
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Motion Sensors are Too SENSITIVE!
Hi all. I bought some cheap "Hampton Bay" motion sensor lights at my local home depot. The range was supposed to be 30 feet. I got the darn thin...
over 11 years by wolfrc
3
answers935
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electric "blue" flash
I turned on a ceiling light and there was a bright "blue" flash before it came on. It never happened before and has not happened since. What coul...
over 11 years by electricmanscott
5
answers293
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Electric Ceiling Heat
We have a home with electric ceiling heat and are wanting to remodel some rooms and move walls 1-2 feet. What problems might we encounter with the...
over 11 years by Nita
7
answers1039
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New outlet
I need to put an outlet in my bathroom. The wiring in the bathroom is 2 wire (no ground). I know that I have to get a larger box to accomodate the ...
over 11 years by Paul in Toronto
2
answers1019
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Running new circuit
I am running a new circuit from the electric breaker box to a new light fixture. My house was built in 1927, but has updated wiring using armoured...
over 11 years by Jay J
3
answers117
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Floor-recessed outlet
Currently, my workshop has a wall creating two rooms. The wall has one electrical outlet. I am taking down the wall, and would like to recess the...
over 11 years by Jay J
2
answers1029
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Ceiling Fan - Wiring
We just purchased a Hampton Bay Fan (model #754 394 - Pacifica) which includes a Wall Mounted Remote Control. It controls the fan on/off and speed...
over 11 years by rpxlpx
1
answers1007
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adding a bathroom vent to existing light circuit
I'm converting an empty room in my house to a bathroom. Currently there is a light switch that controls the overhead light. I'd like to replace t...
over 11 years by Matches
1
answers883
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Ethernet Networking installation
I wish to install Ethernet (CAT 5E) twisted pair network cables into my existing walls. One or two jacks in a bedroom on the 2nd floor of a two st...
over 11 years by rpxlpx
7
answers460
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Panel breaker buzzing; what's the cause?
I woke up this morning, went out in the garage, out back to check the pool. When I came back in the garage, I heard a buzzing noize.The overhead f...
over 11 years by Christopher Sparks
3
answers65
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Electrical outlet mystery
I recently plugged a carpet cleaner on one of my bathroom outlet. When I switched the power on the cleaner, it only turned on for about a second a...
over 11 years by TIM THE BOILER MAN
5
answers636
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Light Bulbs stuck
How can I remove an entire light bulb that is "stuck"- not just part of it? Is there anything I should do to prevent this from happening in the fu...
over 11 years by DH
2
answers936
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Problems with Garage Door
Hi! We have been having problems iwth our garage door ever since we moved into our new (but old) home. (1) It makes a lot of squeaking noise - I ap...
over 11 years by rpxlpx
1
answers1015
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Can't replace light switch plate b/c of 'frozen' screw...
We just moved into a used home and I want to replace the light switch plates and plug plates (because they were incredibly used/dirty). There were ...
over 11 years by rpxlpx
2
answers1045
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