In reply to "breaker problems"
This definitely sounds like one of hot legs is out. Could be several causes of this problem. defective main breaker, defective main connection either the line c...
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In reply to "permanent disconnect for outlets in removed wall."
If the switch is one of 2 3way switches you will need to do some rewiring of the other switch and possibly the light that they controlled.
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more info req.
Need more info. The descrition you give won't work. How many cables in each switch box? How many wires in each cable. Ignore grounds for this discusion. How man...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by joed
In reply to "Ceiling fan surface wired to wall switch"
Does the switch only have black,red,white? Are they all connected to the switch? Is the one of 2 switches that control another light? If they are all connected to...
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In reply to "ceiling fan wiring question- please help!"
You have a wire missing from the ceiling. You need a white wire in the ceiling. Generally the fan wiring is black =fan power blue = light power white is neutr...
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ground
There needs to be a ground connection in the box. You can not just buy a 3 prong receptacle and replace 2 prong receptacle. If you are using a surge supressor on...
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In reply to "Need remote pilot light to show lights on in other room"
Leviton makes a switch with a pilot light. The catalog number is 5226.
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by joed
bright light
Lights going bright sound like an open neutral. Could be a loose connection on the circuit somewhere
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In reply to "RE; Dryer Vent"
Drill one small hole(1/4") in the center of the vent location though all the walls. Use this as an alignment to enlarge the hole to 4".
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updated over 16 years ago by joed
In reply to "help me with my mantel"
Here are some tips that might help. Let the stripper sit long enough to disolve the old finish. Cover it with plastic wrap to keep it from evaporating and drive ...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by joed
In reply to "2 motion lights problems"
You have not connected them properly or this would not be happening. You have a short somewhere. Tell us what you had and what you did to add the new lights.
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In reply to "Installing a dimmer switch"
I believe they do make a unit like you require. You might need to go to an electrical supply house to find it.
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In reply to "SEVERELY unlevel ceiling joists -- help!"
I agree. 1x3 strips 90º to the existing joist. You can level each one with spacers or shims at each joist.
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In reply to "3-way switch wiring"
YOu ran a new 14/3 from the existing switch to the new switch location? This is easy. Take the 2 wires from the existing switch and leave everything else alone. ...
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In reply to "cost estimate to rewire a house"
This one pretty much requires an onsite inspection. There are too many factors that could affect the price. Thing such as access from a basement below or an attic...
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In reply to "Wiring c Ceiling Fan with Separate Fan and Light Switches"
the wiring is bit unusuall but we can get it to work. At the switch connect all the whites togther in a wire nut. Connect the power black to 2 pigtails. Connec...
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In reply to "Wiring c Ceiling Fan with Separate Fan and Light Switches"
where does the power wire come in? fan/light? or switches?
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In reply to "electrical"
Yes you can do it. How you do it depends on how the receptacle is currently connected. If you can turn off the power and tell me all the wires connected to the ...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by joed
In reply to "HELP! Two lights on one switch"
You have them wired in series. I you tell us how you connected them we can tell you what you did wrong.
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