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How Many Outlets per Room?
Suppose you’re constructing a new house, renovating, or installing more outlets. In that case, you might be curious about how … Read more
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How to Move Electrical Outlet (7 Steps)
If the location of an existing power outlet is unsuitable or no longer serves your needs, you will need to … Read more
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How to Use a Multimeter to Test an Outlet (4 Best Ways)
In this article, I will show you how to test the outlet for power, grounding, polarity, and resistance, focusing on … Read more
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How to Test a GFCI Outlet (3 Tools and 3 Tests)
If you’re unsure how to test a GFCI outlet, this guide gives you all the detail you will need. You … Read more
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Do Charter Buses Have Outlets?
People spend considerable time traveling in a charter bus (7 hours+!), so some might wonder whether they have power outlets. … Read more
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How to Wire a GFCI Outlet with 3 Wires (7 Steps)
In the article below, I will show you how to wire a GFCI outlet with three wires. A GFCI outlet … Read more
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Are Spark Plug Wires Universal? (3 Types of Wires and 4 Differences)
Are you looking to use spark plug wires and not sure if you can use any type for your car? … Read more
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Does Mexico Use the Same Outlets as The US?
Whether you’re traveling to Mexico and worried about your devices or need to ship electronics from the U.S. to Mexico, … Read more
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How to Test an Outlet with a Multimeter
This article shows you how to test a power outlet in your home with a multimeter. You can check an … Read more
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How to Connect 4 Conductor Speaker Wire? (3 Methods)
Connecting 4 conductor speaker wires to your amp can be complicated if you can’t identify the color codes for those … Read more
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How to Replace an Outlet (9 Steps)
When something is wrong with a power outlet in your home, you can wait for an electrician to come around … Read more
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How Do Bad Spark Plug Wires Affect Your Vehicle? (7+ Issues)
Even though spark plugs are a small part of your vehicle, they can be the heart and soul of your … Read more
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Non Contact Voltage Tester False Positive (Tips to Test & Confirm)
A non-contact voltage tester can easily give a false positive; if it does, the result can be misleading. You often … Read more
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How to Make an FM Antenna from Speaker Wire? (7 Easy Steps)
If you need to learn how to make an FM antenna by only using a 10 feet speaker wire, I’ll … Read more
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How to Test a Harley Voltage Regulator
It is not uncommon for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to experience certain electrical problems, especially if it has traveled over 30,000 … Read more
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Can You Use Two Different Gauge Wires Together (Tips & Breaker Sizes)
I have put together this short article for those looking to splice two different gauge wires. In general, you can … Read more
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How Many Receptacles on a 30 Amp Circuit?
Knowing the correct number of receptacles you can use on a 30 amp circuit can save you a ton of … Read more
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What is a Wire Feed?
If you want to learn about wire feed welding and its uses, here’s a short article that can help you. … Read more
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How to Wire 115 230 Electric Motor (10 Steps)
Are you having trouble wiring a 115 230 electric motor? If so, this short guide will show you how to … Read more
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How to Straighten Copper Wire (5 Easy Methods)
This article will show you how to straighten your copper wire. Copper wire can be difficult to straighten out. It … Read more
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How to Wire 3 Wire Light to 2 Wire
In this short guide, I’ll focus on connecting a 3-wire light to 2 wire connection. What happens when your light … Read more
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How to Test a Voltage Regulator on a Tractor (5 Easy Steps)
A voltage regulator may need to be tested for various reasons, as too high or insufficient voltage can damage electrical … Read more
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Does a Microwave Need a Dedicated Circuit
Microwaves are a staple appliance for any modern kitchen, so which outlet should you use to ensure that yours works? … Read more
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Which Wire is Hot on a Two Prong Plug? (Small Prong vs Large)
In this guide, you’ll learn which wire is hot on a two prong plug and how important to identify it. … Read more
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What Size Wire for a 220V AC Unit? (Table and Calculations)
If you are wondering what size wire you should use for your 220V AC unit, this short article will answer. … Read more
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What to Do with Red Wire if Not Needed? (3 Uses)
If you have some unused red wire in your home, you can do a few things with it. You can … Read more
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How to Wire an Extension Cord to a Car Battery (Methods for 3 Common Scenarios)
You can easily wire an extension cord to a car battery, but you must take certain precautions. An extension cord … Read more
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What Size Aluminum Wire for 125 Amp Service?
This article will detail what size aluminum wire you need for a 125-amp electrical supply service. When it comes to … Read more
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How to Find the Ignition Wire for Your Car Stereo
Trying to figure out where your ignition wire is located in your car to use for your stereo can be … Read more
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How to Wire a Stereo to an Ignition Switch (Steps & Testing)
If you want to add a stereo system to your car, you’ll need to know how to wire it up. … Read more
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What is MTW Wire (Importance and Applications)
MTW is a wiring type that often confuses many. We’ll go through what it consists of and can mean for … Read more
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Can You Pour Concrete Over Buried Electrical Lines?
You might have considered hiding your electrical lines underground and may be afraid of them getting damaged and wondering if … Read more
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What Gauge Wire for Trolling Motor? (Expert Advice)
Today you’ll learn what gauge wire is most suitable for your trolling motor if you plan to extend the wiring. … Read more
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What is the W1 Wire on a Thermostat? (What it is and How it Works)
If you’re looking to control your home’s temperature using a thermostat, you’ll need to know what the W1 wire is. … Read more
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How to Test a 5-Wire MAF Sensor (4 Easy Steps)
A 5-wire MAF sensor is a common component in many vehicles and can often fail without warning. This guide will … Read more
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How to Wire an Attic Fan Switch (4-Step Guide)
An attic fan improves ventilation in an attic so that, for instance, warm air does not melt snow on the … Read more
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How to Check a 3-Wire RTD with a Multimeter (5 Steps)
This article will show you how to check a 3-wire RTD with a multimeter. RTDs (Resistor Temperature Detectors) are sensors … Read more
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How to Test Positive and Negative Speaker Wires with a Multimeter? (2 Methods)
For those who have a hard time identifying positive and negative speaker wires correctly, this article will help. Understanding a … Read more
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How to Wire an Electric Choke
This article will teach you to wire an electric choke. The electric choke, which manages a cold engine startup, is … Read more
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How to Wire the Exciter Wire on an Alternator (1,2 & 3 Wire Methods)
This article will show you how to wire the exciter wire on an alternator. The exciter wire, which turns the … Read more