IN THE KNOW How to Wire in a Dryer Outlet WHERE TO START How to Wire in a Dryer Outlet Install your dryer circuit. You will need: 10/3 wire 2 pole 30 amp breaker 2 gang nail on or remodel box 30 amp receptacle cover plate You must run the 10/3 wire from the panel to...
IN THE KNOW How To Run Electrical Wire from Breaker Box to Outlet WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW How To Run Electrical Wire from Breaker Box to Outlet There are many electrical codes you need to follow when you want to run a dedicated circuit or if you just want to add another...
TROUBLESHOOTING 101 Troubleshooting Ungrounded 3 Prong Outlets TAKE A QUICK MOMENT Troubleshooting Ungrounded 3 Prong Outlets What does it mean to have an ungrounded three prong outlet? Is it dangerous? It is dangerous and that is because you are identifying that...
IN THE KNOW Troubleshooting Overloaded Electrical Circuits WHERE TO START Troubleshooting Overloaded Electrical Circuits watts/volts=amps simple calculation. add up the load on your electrical circuit, divide by voltage, stay under 80 percent of your circuit breaker...
ANOTHER HOW-TO How to Fix Reverse Polarity WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW How to Fix Reverse Polarity Reverse Polarity is a common electrical violation found in many homes. More often than not it is found in older homes where the wiring is old cloth wiring or knob and tube...
IN THE KNOW How to Fix Flickering Lights WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW How to Fix Flickering Lights If you have multiple rooms that have flickering lights then the problem is bigger than just a bad light switch. There are a series of steps you need to take to figure out what...
