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Why is my lighting circuit tripping the breaker?
I have several MR16 2 pin style light bulbs in my kitchen - The other day the trip switch for the light bulbs tripped when turning these bulbs on - I went and flipped the trip switch and tried again ...
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Why do I only have 30V going to my light fixture
I just replaced a broken light fixture in my closet. (The switch in the light fixture broke when I pulled too hard on the chain.)
When replacing the light fixture I noticed that there is only 30 V ...
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Does my electric panel need replacing?
How can I tell if my electric panel needs replacing? Got up today and suddenly I lost power to a tandem breaker the breakers weren't tripped. Then realized I also lost my water pump. The water ...
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How can I find an open neutral?
My lights and outlets went out in the half bath of my home and also the two recessed lights in my hall just outside the half bath.
I believe there are two feeds, one to the hall lights and one to ...
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What could I have done wrong while changing to LED bulbs in my recessed lighting?
I have six recessed lights in the kitchen. I bought six new LED bulbs to replace the old incandescents. I had to lower the socket an inch or two along the track in the recessed fixture in order to get ...
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What is a good tutorial on the use of a multimeter?
I am ashamed to admit, that despite my many electrical (mis?)adventures.. I have no idea how to use a multimeter. I have installed automobile sound systems, central air air-conditioners, and every ...
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how can i find electric short from room to fuse box?
When I came home last night the wife was setting in the dark in the bedroom. Why are the two hall lights strobing I ask? She did not know, she took a nap and when she woke no power in the room. ok??? ...
