Electric
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Height of Electrical Outlets Basement
Adapter for Changing Two Prong Plugs to Three Prong
My rooms outlets are old and are 2 prong/no ground. Is there an adapter I can use to make 3 prong plugs work?
Adding A Bathroom Electric Outlet
My bathroom has no electrical outlet for my hairdryer. I am wondering if it would be safe to install a light fixture which has an outlet built in; if so, where can I buy one?
Adding Amp's for RV Hookup
I have a 100amp service and want to add a 30amp breaker for an RV hookup. It will be approx 150 run from the breaker box to the garage, only one outlet will be wired to this breaker. Will #10 wire handle this long of run?
Adding Separate Lights and Light Switch.
I have 2 existing can lights on my ceiling next to my fireplace. I would like to add 2 new can lights and a new, separate light switch in the same area. Can I get power from the existing switch to power the new ones and if so how do I wire it?
Aluminum Wire Joins Up With Copper Wire
My wife and I bought a 1970,s split entry and after some renos we discovered aluminum wire. However, my panel was showing all copper wire. I lifted my ceiling tile and discovered four large junction boxes and all the aluminum wire was twisted to the new copper, from...
Aluminum Wiring
Recently I discovered that my house is wired with aluminum wiring. I have heard that this is not a good thing. What should I do to assure that the possibility of overheating or even a fire does not happen?
Amount of Breakers You Can Put in 200 Amp Panel
How many breakers can you put in a 200 amp panel?
Arc Fault Interrupter
Do we need separate AFI's for each bedroom? What gauge wire? Amps?
Arc Fault Interrupters
I am rewiring my cottage and I understand that the bedrooms must now be protected by an "Arc Fault Interrupter". However I am not sure what all has to be on that line. I am planning to put in a ceiling fan and light, a closet light and probably a baseboard heater in...
