Electrical connectors
Provided that a splice is not extremely loose, it can last quite awhile. Eventually, heat, arcing and oxidation will take their toll and the connection will keep ...
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Melted
The heat to melt the plastic on the splice cap came from somewhere and the most likely cause of the heat is a loose connection. Next time, try tugging on the ...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
3 way dimmer
To the best of my knowledge, you can only have a dimmer at one end of the three way switching. Unless you find a brand of dimmer where the instructions show a dim...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
Hot wires
FPE has a very poor reputation amongst electricians. The heat could be coming from a loose connection to the breaker, loose connection breaker to busbar or bad...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
Receptacles
Power is run to an island through the basement or crawlspace below the floor. If you've got a concrete slab for a floor, a slot is usually cut into the floor and ...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
Conversion
Is this computer certified by any Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, such as UL? I'm having difficulty believeing that a piece of listed equipment would c...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
3 Way
I may have made a mistake in assuming that your wiring system is a cable wiring method. If you have a conduit system, then it could be very possible that you don'...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
3 way
If both switch locations control the same light, then you likely have a wiring installation that does not comply with the National Electrical Code. I have seen s...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
Door Operator
Many door operastors are now controlled by integrated circuits which makes the operator closer to a computer than the old fashioned relay/contactor type controlso...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
Bad cable
There can be several causes. Defective weatherhead. Bad sealing fitting where the cable enters the top of the meter box. A hole or split in the outer jac...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
Cable voltage
My thoughts are to call an electrician without delay. I do not recommend that you try to troubleshoot this problem on your own. The problem could be with your ...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
Zapped
Don't delay, call another electrician and hopefully, this time you'll get one that takes your safety seriously. If I were troubleshooting this, I would use a n...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by Tom O
Cat 6 finish
Well, you could install 12 jacks in the wall next to your router and use patch cords. Tedious and expensive. You could try using a surface raceway made of plas...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by Tom O
Danger Will Robinson again
This is not the type of problem I'm comfortable giving advice on. Call an electrician. The dryer should be getting its ground through the 3rd wire in the cord. Sp...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by Tom O
Danger Will Robinson
I'll add to Bill's warning. Thinking that a conductor is dead is not the same as verifying that it is. I sincerely hope that your husband has learned a lesson her...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by Tom O
220 to 110
Yes, this can be done. If the wire size is #14, you'll be limited to a 15 amp circuit and if the wire size is #12 or larger, then you would be able to use a 20 am...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by Tom O
Timer
I've never heard of a device like the one you want. The next best thing might be a spring wound timer that replaces the light switch. These can be purchased with ...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by Tom O
Upgrade
I'd have the power company turn off the power before you pull the circuits out & move the fuse box out of the way. Once the fuse box is out of the way & t...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by Tom O
Neutrals
Well, if you do put in an insulated neutral, you may have to splice on some additional conductor so that all the neutrals will reach the new bar. The insulated...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by Tom O
