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change outlet from 1/2 hot without breaking the chain
I have a series of 4 outlets that are 1/2 hot, 1/2 on a switch. I want to take the first 3 and make them all hot, but leave leave the last o...
November 13, 2022 in Electrical
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idk how much the project will be, i'd rather get quotes, research the contractors then decide
I lowballed the budget amount on the job. Since I have no idea what the problem is. I will get whatever money is needed for the repair based...
July 15, 2022 in Electrical
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Run low and full voltage line in one conduit
Can I run couple of low voltage wires along with one full voltage wire in a single conduit? I am installing low voltage lights in my back ya...
April 9, 2019 in Electrical
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why would a ceiling fan rock back and forth when started?
I recently replaced & installed a new ceiling fan in our Game Room. Main Wires (Red-L, White-N, Black-?, Ground). The instructions for new f...
July 2, 2018 in Electrical
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Web 's tech support is awful , no support for customers , no phone # to call
I want to add to my services that have ordered 1/2 hour ago
January 26, 2017 in Electrical
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where is the list of jobs people will train & pay?
We are listening to Glenn Hagy right now on the radio and he mentioned to log into this site to find a list of jobs that are willing to trai...
September 3, 2016 in Electrical
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Installing Oscillating Fan on Enclosed Porch
Just enclosed 8x30 porch. Would like to add at a minimum one oscillating fan to get some air movement since porch doesn't get much of the pr...
August 16, 2016 in Electrical
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Do smoke detectors ever stop chirping once the battery is completely dead?
If I ignore the chirping smoke detector will it eventually die and stop chirping once and for all?
November 30, 2015 in Electrical
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How do I replace the main circuit breaker in my home?
Do I have to hire a professional electrician or can I lawfully do it myself?
November 11, 2015 in Electrical
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How do I replace the main circuit breaker in my home?
I've seen it done once before but I don't remember if I had yo notify the power company or not. I remember I had to take the meter loose and...
November 4, 2015 in Electrical
