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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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

I am moving an outlet in my bathroom. The original outlet is where we would like to put a vanity mirror. These outlets are located above the vanity. The faucet is about 6 inches to the right of these photos. The cable comes from above and is not long enough to reach the new preferred outlet...

About twenty years ago I installed two 2-gang 20 amp outlets and some switches near the kitchen door. Stupidly I did not consider the fire resistance of the wall, and now I want to attempt to correct this mistake (the wall separates the garage from the family room, reference NFPA 70-2017...

I'm looking for a receptacle with the following criteria but I'm not sure whether it exists. I'd be grateful if someone would help me find one (I actually want five). I'm in the US. Duplex Preferably Commercial Spec Decora Light Almond And here's the seemingly hard part: Able to be wired from...

I was helping a friend with an outdoor GFCI outlet. With nothing plugged into it, and being at the end of a run, it was tripped and would not reset. This outlet was working fine for a few months but not currently (pardon the pun). I started testing a few things and then disconnected and...

I’m having an electrician install a GFCI outlet in our crawl space. What materials will I need? GFCI outlet, metal box, anything else? I’m assuming they will have some screws and wiring for the job. If not, I’ll contact them to make sure.

I am installing a new outlet in master bedroom behind the tv. There’s a outlet directly below where I want to add the new one. I was planning on pulling power from there. When I pulled the outlet out there was already two 14/2 cables going in to it. Am I still ok to use this outlet for power...

I am trying to replace a outlet in the kitchen. It’s 14/3 wire coming into the box. I have replaced almost every outlet in my house with no issues at all. This time, once I replaced the outlet and turned the breaker back on, the entire house blew. I took the new outlet out and put the old one...