No power to lights
I recently bought a 25 year old house. There is a wall in the livingroom with 2 lights on it. We had to remove the lights to re-gyproc the wall. Af...
COMMUNITY FORUM: ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING
about 14 years by Phillip
4
answers973
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Electrical - Lights Dim
I recently purchased an older home (built in the 50's) and had a 200 Amp Panel installed with a Sub-Panel of 60 Amps to the garage. I am experienci...
about 14 years by Phillip
2
answers77
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POWER THRU OUTLET TO LIGHT SWITCH
HELLO IM TRYING TO GET POWER to a light switch thru an outlet ...i have power to the outlet / white to white blk to blk and ground to grnd. then ...
over 14 years by number348
6
answers1462
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Electrical
I am building a 14 x16 barn located about 50ft from my home I would like to run a 220v service line from my exsisting 200a service in my ho...
over 14 years by TomR
10
answers394
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Flickering lights, etc.
I recently have run up against a problem with a mobile home I own, and I'm more or less at a loss as to where to begin- whenever an item is plugeed...
over 14 years by johnm
2
answers541
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wireless down lighting
need additional lighting in my kitchen - heard about wireless down lighting that operates from a receiver plugged into an existing outlet and funct...
over 14 years by rstyer
2
answers436
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GFI breaker
I have an above groung swimming pool & a shed being supplied by a 20 amp GFI breaker. Every time I turn on the shed light the breaker pops tripping...
over 14 years by loader_98
3
answers766
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generator
How do you size a generator for your house?What is the right way to install it? I heard you could plug it into your elect. dryer outlet, as long as...
over 14 years by loader_98
2
answers297
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Garage door sensors
I have a problem with the sensors on my craftsman garage door opener, I have tried to disconnect them so that i could operate the door, but to no a...
over 14 years by TomR
2
answers1003
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Seeking Replacement Relay Switches
My family built a house back in 1972, and we used Surfacepack relay switches from Switchpack Systems. Mechanically and electrically, they were kin...
over 14 years by TomR
4
answers384
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How to run new wiring?
I've read about wiring issues here, and the issues related to grounding. I too have an older home (1948) without grounded wiring. The wire cables...
over 14 years by Cyberdust1
2
answers804
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ten pounds of junk in a five pound bag...
i recently wired a ceiling fan into an older home, the number of wires in the new junction box are giving me fits when i try to stuff them back whe...
over 14 years by clayphillips
2
answers425
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Selecting correct breaker
What is the formula used to determine the correct amperage circuit breaker? I am rewiring an older home, and, having done some electrical work in t...
over 14 years by ren
4
answers874
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light keeps burning out
I've replaced several bulbs in my basement landing light, which is recessed in the ceiling. I've even replaced the socket and checked the rest of ...
over 14 years by BobF
2
answers724
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New Electrical Box
Is there an easy way to install a new electrical box in a pre-existing wall without destroying the wall?
over 14 years by DR HOME
1
answers818
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Exhaust Fans - VERY QUIET
I heard of a very quiet bathroom exhaust fan that mounts in the roof rafters not the ceiling rafters. It is then duct down to the bathroom ceiling...
over 14 years by Donna
1
answers988
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rewireing home
My house was built in 1956 and an addition added later. All wire needs to be replaced. The main house is not a problem but the addition has no atti...
over 14 years by TomR
3
answers775
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TABLE SAW MOTOR
Need instructions for fixing Craftsman table saw. Relay/capacitor/...good. Windings good...must not be connected right. Any schematics available...
over 14 years by DR HOME
1
answers397
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electrical wiring
i need instructions or a diagram for"wiring"a 240 volt 5 hp Craftsman air compressor from my shop to the service pole. Also is there anywhere I can...
over 14 years by tomlinson
1
answers940
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junction boxes
while upgrading a wall, I am relocating the switch. The line in the wall is too short. I plan to place a junction box at the end of the existing li...
over 14 years by Brian Wood
2
answers588
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