Disconnecting a Beeping Smoke Detector Above the Drop Ceiling
I have read several threads discussing this topic and I understand the need to maintain home safety. However, my problem adds a new twist. I had a room added in the back of my lower level and the contractor put in a dropped plaster ceiling and covered up one of the smoke detectors.
Problems with Switch Receptacle Combination
My bathroom outlet only works when attached light switch is in the off position. When I plugged in a drill, and turned it on, the lights went on. How come?
Wiring a Two Pole Breaker For a Generator
I would like to run a 2pole 20amp breaker separate from the other breakers to a portable generator. It would be in the off position unless there was an emergency to start the generator. Can this be done?
Wood Stove Blowers Aren't Working
I just got a new wood stove with two blowers on it. I had to put the thing together myself. I wired it up like the instructions said and even added a new grounded outlet. But every time I plug it in it trips the breaker.
Using 12 Gauge Wire With a 15 Amp Breaker
Is it alright to have a 15 amp breaker hooked up to 12 gauge cable? I know the 12 gauge is rated for a 20 amp breaker, but 15 amps is all that is required here.
What kind of an outlet does an oven using 20V, approximately 60 Hz, and 14 Amps require? This is a double oven; the bottom is gas and the top electric. Thanks.
Determining the Correct Breaker Amperage to Use
What should 20 amp breakers be used for? 15 amp? And so on.
Changing From a 15 amp to 20 amp Breaker
If a #12 wire is connected to a 15 amp breaker, can I assume that it is safe to replace the 15 amp breaker with a 20 amp breaker?
With all the snow we've been getting, the flood lights on the back garage for the dog's pen were covered with ice, and had started to pull away from the garage! Turning them on didn't melt the ice.
What Causes a Circuit Breaker to Go Bad?
What causes a breaker to go bad?
Wiring Requirements for a Nema 5-20r Plug
I am a weekend warrior musician and I just acquired a power amp that has a Nema 5-20r plug on it. Could someone tell me how to wire an outlet for it? How can I tell if my current wiring will handle it? At gigs I will run a pig tail with a 20 amp breaker to the breaker box.
Fuse Blows When Using Heatpump in Heat Mode
The fuse on the electrical board at my home that controls the air conditioner/heater (heatpump) trips off within 30 minutes of my turning it on. It was working fine in the cooling mode. What could be the problem? How do I change the fuse?
Tiny Christmas Lights on the Deck
I have a deck on the back of my house and at night it's pitch dark out there. So I came up with a great idea. I took the tiny Christmas lights, and strung them under the railing all the way around. It gives a nice soft light, without attracting the bugs.
Christmas Lights for Night Lights
I know most people love their home inside to be perfectly dark whether for better sleep or for being frugal by extending light bulb life and/or electric bill but if you're like me and night blind, then just use night lights that have an automatic light sensor.
Mark Locations on Fuse for Breaker Box
This summer while having electrical work done outside, we had to find out which fuse was the correct one to turn off. We put a post it note on the door of the fuse box so we would not forget in the course of several days to complete the job.
How Many Amps Can a 20 Amp Circuit Handle?
I was wondering actually how many amps can a 20 amp circuit breaker hold before it pops? I have an amp meter on it and it says 19.8. Somebody told me they can actually hold up to 21 amps?
Air Conditioner on 15 Amp Circuit Dims Lights
We live in a very old apartment, which is not wired for 220. Unfortunately, the Board of Directors of the apartment complex refuses to upgrade to 220. The whole living room and the master bedroom are on one 15-Amp circuit breaker.
I recently made the 3 lights that I had in the basement into 10 can lights. I also added a dimmer switch to that, which made the GFI in the garage permanently tripped. Therefore the outlets outside do not work at all because there is only one breaker. What should I do?
Save Electricity with Motion Detector Light Switches
A good way to save on electric bills, especially when you have someone in the home who forgets to turn out the lights, is to install motion detector switches. These are great.
Use Timer Light Switches for Easily Forgotten Lights
Purchase timer light switches and install in the bathrooms, kids rooms or any room were lights may be forgotten on. The timers automatically shut the lights off after 15 to 60 minutes or whatever the time is on the one you purchase.
How to Install a Dimmer Switch
Installing a dimmer switch is a quick and easy way to add more control over the lighting in a room.
I wanted a crystal chandelier for my dining room. I searched for something affordable. Not! So I decided to make my own. I found an old rusty candle light fixture at a junk shop. Cleaned it up,and painted it with "gold" rust stopping paint.
Chandelier from a Table Lamp. I wanted a chandelier over my diningroom table, but couldn't find any i liked enough for the price so I decided to hang a table lamp upside down over the table. Found this one at the thrift store and bought it for five bucks.
New Way to Use Solar Lights. Here's a unique way to use your solar lights. They aren't just for the ground! We took 2x4 and cut them into squares to fit the original existing posts. . .
