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  1. Electrical
    Hi, I removed a built-in microwave that was hardwired with 220V. I'd like to add an outlet to the box where it was connected with existing 220V wiring that has one 110V plug and one 220V. Does this kind of outlet exist, with the correct patterns to prevent inadvertently plugging appliances...
  2. Electrical
    I recently installed 10 new 20A outlets, all on their own 20A breaker. (One outlet per breaker) All outlets show 122V but one outlet shows anywhere from 130V to 141V, and is constantly swinging. I checked neutrals at the panel, everything is secured properly. I swapped the breaker out, and tried...
  3. Electrical
    Hi, I am finishing my basement. I need to add lights, switches and outlets. The basement is already wired so that when you turn the switch on, all the lights come on. I want to split the lights up so they are on separate switches. Is this possible? I had an electrician look at it and he was...
  4. Electrical
    Today I plugged our vacuum into an outlet and when I turned it on it immediately shut off and the plug and lights before this outlet no longer work. The breaker did not trip and there isn't a GFCI connected to these. The plug that we used is the last one on this circuit. Any ideas what the...
  5. Electrical
    I have a gfci out in the front of my house plug the sprinkler control box into. Something recently happened and iit's ot working properly now. We plugged a bounce house motor into it (which we've done before) and it stopped working. The gfci won't reset. I replaced the outlet and same problem...
  6. Electrical
    Moved into a new build and only half the panel is being used. I want to add a circuit for an outlet in a network media center that will sit right next to the electrical panel in an unfinished basement. My plan is to bottom feed 14/2 into the panel since the top is pretty full. Is it okay to put...
  7. Electrical
    Wired a smart switch for outdoor lights. Next to it is a 3-way for my foyer light. On the same continous loop is an outlet. The smart switch and 3-way both work fine, but the outlet now has no power. What did I do wrong here?
  8. Electrical
    I have an outlet that is controlled by a light switch. The switch controls three light fixtures in my bathroom along with the outlet. I want to remove the outlet from the switch and keep it always hot. Everything I look into tells me that there should be more than three wires in the outlet...
  9. Electrical
    I am adding an outlet in my shop for a new welder. They recommend a 30 amp breaker with a 20 amp outlet. Can I get away with using the single pole 30 amp breakers? I only have 1 slot left in my panel, so hoping thats ok.
  10. Electrical
    The top of the GFCI outlet is the LINE side and the bottom the LOAD side. Assume all the grounds are wired properly. I didn't want to over crowd the diagram. I want to make sure the bottom two outlets will be GFCI protected by the top outlet. I want to make sure the bottom 2 outlets can be...
  11. General DIY Discussions
    I am helping a friend do some light remodeling. They had a switch they didn’t know what it operated and haven’t used it in years. I attempted to trace it with no luck. It is older cloth wiring with a fuse box. We ultimately replaced the switch with an outlet. I know the outlet will not work...
  12. Electrical
    I just replaced the 4 prong outlet on my dryer since the clamp on the old one was too loose. Dryer started working again for about a week and just stopped again Now, when I measure the voltage across red to neutral, I’m getting 80V and from black to neutral, I’m getting 150V. Still getting 240V...
  13. Electrical
    Under sink. 20amp outlet for DW & GD. GD half of outlet works properly with switch but no power to DW or anything else plugged into the other half of outlet. If I test the DW half of outlet with tester it shows 110 vac! This doesn't make sense but that's where I am. I also have tried...
  14. Electrical
    I have a garbage disposal that was direct connected to a 15A breaker and working fine. I needed to share that line with a new dishwasher install so I tried to install an outlet. I disconnected the disposal and connected a GFCI outlet (and double checked that I connected to the LINE not the LOAD...
  15. Electrical
    I'm would like to replace the wall light switch that controls the overhead light in my bathroom with an equally size faceplate hosting a switch (for the light), a single outlet, AND one or two USB ports. I've searched but can't seem to find any product matching my needs. Do such even exist?
  16. Electrical
    Super long story short, I've developed this irrational fear of one of my outlets being faulty due to these thermal expansion sounds I hear during the night, and sometimes the early morning. My outlet is beside a window that usually makes loud snapping sounds due to the aluminum cladding, and is...
  17. Electrical
    Hi I’m new on here but I do a little electric but mostly residential and I’m curious what’s the easiest and most definitive method for finding (with meter?) correct wires for converting a 120 to a 220 when previous electrician told store owner “he wired for 220” ?? It’s in a gas station and...
  18. Electrical
    Ok, so I've never seen anything like this before so I'm hoping for some assistance on how best to use what available. If this didn't feed outlets from box 3, it would be simple... The outlets should be always on. Assume all boxes have bare grounds connected etc. First box: 3 way switch, 12-2...
  19. Electrical
    I'm looking at adding some under cabinet low voltage led based lighting in our kitchen. About 6 feet or so on both sides of the range hood. Unfortunately there isn't a readily accessible power outlet in the cabinets. I'm thinking the easiest to method gain an outlet for that purpose would be...
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