Questions tagged [wiring]
The installation of wire and/or electrical devices, to allow the transmission of electricity from one point to another.
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What does LO label mean for wiring?
We have a new light to put up on a wall. One of about 6. It is the only one that is a sensor light. The same brand and same light just sensor is different. Inside it has a wire block. L - LO - N. What ...
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How do I get the ceiling light to turn back on?
I attempted to install a ceiling light in my bedroom. There was a pre-installed light box, covered with a plastic disc, containing a black wire, a white wire, and a ground wire. When I installed the ...
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Switching electric hob to induction hob
I’m wanting to switch my electric hob to an induction hob. The electric hob is on a dedicated circuit. Photos of the current electric hob and the ’to be installed’ induction hob as well as the circuit ...
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How should I wire a ceiling fan remote where two switches are used to control the fixture and still use the remote to control speed?
I want to preface that I have reviewed the previous questions for this item. I have a Harbor Breeze Bristle ceiling fan (Model #AR13-44blk) [Item #5497066].
I have 2 wall switches. 4 wires coming out ...
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Can I control a single light bulb with 2 single-pole switches on the same phase?
I'm building a cabinet with a light in it, and I have 2 micro switches that will allow the light to turn on when a door is opened. (It's a standard micro switch with a normally-open side and a ...
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What kind of cable is this?
I'm doing an installation at a friends house, needing to get network access into the garage. I noticed they have this cable running in. Is it an older kind of network cable?
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Additional live wire on new cooktop?
Attempting a simple cooktop replacement. Old cooktop has 3 wires (live, neutral, earth) hardwired into corresponding wall wires. New cooktop has 2 live wires, so 4 wires in total. The circuit for ...
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What are the safe assumptions I can make when installing a wall oven without model/serial?
I'm building a basement ADU and a net new kitchen. I was a gently used Meile oven and want to wire this into my new basement subpanel. Most of the sticker was removed so I can't find the model/serial.
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Incorrectly labeled thermostat wires [closed]
I'm replacing an old thermostat with a smart one. But the wires are not labeled correctly. I have a Y and G connected and a R unconnected. I only have heating and it's oil. Should I just attach the ...
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I have a box fan that has a built in fuse plug in.where can i buy a fused plug in replacement? [closed]
Where can I buy a box fan fused plug in replacement?
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Does the IRS crack down heavily on illegal renovation construction work [closed]
My dad has been working as a carpenter ever since he first came to America when my brother and I were very young and has worked under the table without an official company or permits for over 30 years....
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240 volt EV charger worked then stopped working
My EV charger works for about 6 months then stopped.
I checked voltage going to the charger and got 120 and 114. On the two hots.
The company sent me a second charger.
Also no power lights come on.
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Two three-way switches and one single pole switch (in a 3-gang box), powering a second (2 gang) switch box?
Disclaimer: I am not an electrician (that's obvious). I have tried my best to figure out what I'm doing. I do plan to hire someone more skilled than myself and cover all legal/inspection requirements ...
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Is there a breaker handle lockoff that fits eaton/bryant double pole GFCIs?
I want to replace my existing BR240 wall oven double pole breaker with a new Eaton double pole GFCI.
The existing lockoff for the BR240 is the standard Eaton BRLWCS lockoff for BR breakers and it does ...
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I'm replacing a dimmer switch with a regular switch, but the only configuration that works involves wires from my another switch. What's going on?
EDIT: Per the excellent answer below,this was (to my surprise) a three way switch. Thankfully I had a few extra three ways lying around! In addition, the other switch on the three way was wired ...
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