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How to Test an Alternator with a Multimeter
Have you ever wondered if your car’s alternator is on the fritz? Quick Summary: Follow along as I show you … Read more
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How to Test an ECU with a Multimeter (4–Step Guide)
Your car can break down and stop for many different reasons, diagnosing these issues is essential to resolving them. The … Read more
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How to Test an IAC Valve with a Multimeter (5-Step Guide)
Idle air control regulates the flow of air into the engine and the amount of gasoline burned by your vehicle. … Read more
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How to Find a Short Circuit with a Multimeter (6-Step Guide)Â
Have you encountered a short circuit issue while working on your electrical circuits or devices? When a short circuit permanently … Read more
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How to Test a Car Ground Wire with a Multimeter (Guide)
A faulty ground connection is frequently the root cause of an electrical issue. A defective ground can generate audio system … Read more
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How to Test a Water Heater Element Without Multimeter (DIY)
Does your electric water heater struggle to heat, run out of hot water, or doesn’t produce any hot water at … Read more
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How to Trace a Wire with a Multimeter (3-Step Guide)
It could be a home electrical wiring project or tracing a wire on your car; whatever the situation, without proper … Read more
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How to Use a Cen-Tech Digital Multimeter to Check Voltage
You may need to measure voltage passing through a circuit but not know how or where to begin. We have … Read more
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How to Trace Electrical Wires (Methods and Steps)
Tracing wires can be tricky, especially when many are in an appliance or hidden behind walls and attached at several … Read more
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How to Make a Wire Stripper (18 Steps)
A wire stripper is a dedicated tool for stripping the insulation layer off the ends of wires, but how do … Read more
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How to Ground an Outlet without a Ground Wire (Steps)
If you need to use a grounded outlet but find no ground, I’ll show you how to ground it. Properly … Read more
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How to Solder Wires to a Circuit Board (5 Steps)
Soldering wires to a circuit board can be tricky if you’ve never done it before. Beginners usually face issues such … Read more
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How Many Amps for 10-Gauge Wire?
Generally, a 10-gauge (AWG) copper wire is good for handling up to 30 amps in most cases, depending on its … Read more
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How to Wire Sprinkler Valves (10 Steps)
This guide is all you need to wire your sprinkler wires. It will guide you through the entire process with … Read more
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How to Wire Solar Panels (8 Steps and Tests)
Wiring solar panels doesn’t require calling a professional if you follow our guide. This article covers every detail of wire … Read more
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How to Wire an Outlet with 4 Wires (Reg & GFCI)
This guide shows how to wire an outlet with 4 wires. It covers 2 scenarios where you will see 4 … Read more
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How to Wire a Light Switch from a Plug Socket (11 Steps)
Wiring a light switch from a plug outlet is possible if it’s not on a dedicated circuit. The light will … Read more
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How to Wire a 110 Outlet (11 Steps)
Following this illustrated and beginner-friendly Tools Week guide, you can wire 110V outlets easily and quickly. Here’s an outline of … Read more
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What Is the Red Wire on a Light Switch? (Breakdown)
If you are accustomed to only seeing a black hot wire on a switch, you may be surprised to see … Read more
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How to Wire a 3-Prong Dryer Outlet (9 Steps)
A 4-prong dryer outlet is common, but older 3-prong ones are still in use, so you should know how to … Read more
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How to Wire Parallel Speakers (4 Situations)
This article shows how to wire speakers in parallel with each other. The procedure is simple, but I’ll show how … Read more
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How to Wire a Lightbar (9 Steps)
This guide will take you through wiring an LED lightbar on your vehicle. You can wire a light bar using … Read more
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How to Hide Desk Wires (Methods and Recommendations)
There are several ways to hide the wires on your desk. I will show you your options, from simple ways … Read more
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How to Wire a Phone Jack (7 Steps)
Although landline phones and their jacks are less ubiquitous nowadays since the popularity of mobile phones, you may still find … Read more
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How to Wire a Trolling Motor for 24 Volts (2 Methods)
A 24V trolling motor is more powerful than a 12V one, giving you more powerful fishing capability. It provides a … Read more
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How to Wire a Thermostat to a Furnace (8 Steps)
Thermostats and furnaces have several terminals, so wiring them may seem confusing. I will show you how to wire a … Read more
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How to Wire a Push Button Start Straight from the Starter (12 Steps)
A push button straight from the starter can provide a convenient way to start the engine. It usually also has … Read more
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What Size Wire for 50 Amps at 100 Feet?
What size wire do you need to operate an electrical appliance with a current of up to 50 amps situated … Read more
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How to Wire an Electric Fence (6 Steps)
Electric fences are a good way to protect your garden, cattle pen, or other open land. It can make trespassers … Read more
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How Thick is 12-Gauge Wire (Diameter, Area, Tips)
You may be wondering exactly how thick 12-gauge wire is, especially if you’ve been advised to replace 14-gauge wire. 12-gauge … Read more
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How to Wire a Capacitor (6 Steps)
Different kinds of capacitor on the table
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How Thick is 14-Gauge Wire?
You may be wondering exactly how thick 14-gauge wire is, especially if you’ve been advised to replace 12- or 16-gauge … Read more
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How to Wire Multiple Lights to One Switch (5 Steps)
It’s possible to wire multiple lights to one switch. You can wire the multiple lights in several ways, so you … Read more
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How to Wire a Dryer Plug (Steps 3 & 4 Wire Systems)
Wiring a dryer plug is not difficult but requires care, especially as there are 2 different schemes: a 3-wire and … Read more
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How to Wire a Double Switch (6 Steps)
This article will guide you step-by-step to wire a double switch. Double switches are convenient for controlling two appliances from … Read more
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How to Wire Subs to 1 Ohm (Steps – Parallel & Series)
Wiring a 1-ohm subwoofer to your audio system is possible if you have the right equipment and take the necessary … Read more
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How Many Wires in 3 4 Conduit? (By Conduit Types & Guide)
A conduit is ideal for concealing wires, but you must know how many wires you can fit inside to decide … Read more
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How to Run Backup Camera Wires on a Truck (6 Steps)
A backup camera kit normally includes everything required to install it on your truck, but this article shows how to … Read more
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How to Wire a 4-Ohm Sub (Steps & Guide)
This article shows how to wire a 4-ohm subwoofer. To wire a 4-ohm subwoofer in parallel, join the same terminals … Read more
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How to Wire a 3-Phase Motor (5 Steps)
The 6+1 terminals and 9 or 10 wires on a 3-phase induction motor can be confusing. It’s not as easy … Read more