dryer connector
I have an electic dryer with a 3 prong connecter and a 4 prong outlet. I have the adapter to switch it out but I don't know what wires go where? Ca...
COMMUNITY FORUM: ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING
about 12 years by droglesby
1
answers147
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combo timer/dimmer switches?
I would like to replace the SINGLE plate wall switches for my ceiling lights (and I want to do this for a few rooms) with either a combo dimmer and...
about 12 years by Yehuda
3
answers872
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remote control ceiling fan
Can anyone give me an idea how remote controls are installed or a website that might show instructions
about 12 years by rpxlpx
4
answers89
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Electrical--PLEASE HELP!!!
For some reason the wire to my sons ceiling fan does not have electric going through it any more. I checked the breaker, everythings on. I then too...
about 12 years by rpxlpx
1
answers892
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Replacing 3-way Pull Switch on Ceiling Fan
PLEASE HELP ME !!! I have a ceiling fan/light that is controlled by one wall switch. The fan and light are operated independently by using the pull...
about 12 years by rpxlpx
2
answers1135
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lighting fixtures
My house is 5.1/2 years old. I'm baffled by my ceiling lighting fixtures and outdoor porch light fixtures. Some fixtures blow bulbs more frequently...
about 12 years by jack3425
3
answers790
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Electrical timer for lights
My friends outside lights are not turning on. She has a timer system that automatically turns them on. When I checked, it appears the timer is no...
about 12 years by rpxlpx
2
answers276
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steel strap vs. plastic strap light switches
I'm ordering some new "decorator" style light switches. Eagle Electric (http://www.eagle-electric.com/catalog/catalog.nsf) sells steel strap or pla...
about 12 years by ElectrcBil
1
answers911
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Electrical
How about just a new breaker box for 60-70 amps in your detached garage? I feel certain I can do that. Book type instructions online? PVC from ba...
about 12 years by ElectrcBil
1
answers257
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What circuit breaker to use?
I am running one 12 gauge NM cable from my panel to a 5 gang switchbox with dimmers. The dimmers collectively control 1360 watts of recessed light...
over 12 years by rpxlpx
5
answers303
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number of pigtails in a 5 gang outlet under NEC
I am installing 5 dimmer switches in a 5-gang box. Under the NEC, do I pigtail all 6 12-gauge wires in one pigtail? If so, I will have to find a v...
over 12 years by ElectrcBil
3
answers1020
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***PLEASE HELP! Splitting two phone lines
Hi,I am in desperate need of some help:After waiting 2 months for dsl, I have finally received it... but the problem is that I have two lines at my...
over 12 years by Lawrence
5
answers794
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Grounding old outlets
I have a house built about 30 years ago, and I need to ground the outlets. Is there a simple way to do this, or should this be left to professiona...
over 12 years by Lawrence
4
answers954
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electric baseboard heat
I have electric baseboard heat in the basement. It is run off a standard thermostat (Chromalox). We only turn the heat on when we are using the b...
over 12 years by HOLLYWOOD
3
answers341
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Bad Ceiling Fan Motor?
I have a ceiling fan in the bedroom that when turned on makes a consistent "whoomp, whoomp, whoomp" noise from the motor as it spins. The only time...
over 12 years by rpxlpx
1
answers125
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Outlets are Upside down :(
My house is 60+ yrs old and the outlets are the two-prong style and black in color and I would like to replace several of them in my house.Can I ch...
over 12 years by Lawrence
3
answers431
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lights and volts
My camper has a low voltage system and I was wondering if it is possible to put such a system in the new house we are gong to build this summer. Su...
over 12 years by Lawrence
3
answers390
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Installing a new cable outlet
I am installing a new cable outlet from a sattelite next to an existing cabel outlet. I have run the RG6 Coaxial cable from the sattelite through ...
over 12 years by rhagfo
1
answers820
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Replacing a thermostat
I am about to replace an electric baseboard heater and the wall mounted thermostat. The thermostat that is there now is a single pole. My new one i...
over 12 years by HOLLYWOOD
1
answers142
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Replacing Pull Chain On Ceiling Fan
The pull chain that controls the lighting on a ceiling fan in our dining room was pulled completely out and I am wondering what would be the best r...
over 12 years by rpxlpx
2
answers119
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