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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Ez DIY Electricity

As 2009 comes to a close we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas, a happy holiday season and thank you for your... 

December 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Q&A About a Treadmill Tripping an AFCI Breaker, Upgrading a Panel and Knob and Tube Wiring

Bob asks: I have a new treadmill that trips the AFCI breaker when first turned on but is fine when breaker is reset. Answer: How... 

December 18, 2009 | 1 Comment

Milbank Manufacturing Recalls Single Meter Sockets Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards

    On October 15, 2009 Milbank Manufacturing Co., of Kansas City, MO recalled approximately 1,400 single meter... 

December 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Q&A About Electric Baseboard Heaters, Quad Receptacles and Installing New Circuits to Bedrooms and a Family Room

John S. asks: Electrician ran wiring for 2 pole baseboard heaters in my basement remodel but no thermostat, and now electrician... 

December 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Leviton Compact Fluorescent Keyless Lampholder with Pig Tail Leads and Optional Polycarbonate Lamp Guard

I learned about a new product from Leviton today. They are now making a compact fluorescent keyless lampholder. The cool... 

December 15, 2009 | 1 Comment

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How To Size, Layout and Install Electric Baseboard Heaters

Milton asks: I am currently adding the electric baseboard heaters... 

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How to Wire a Recreation Room in Your Basement – Part 5: Terminating the Bathroom Circuit

In today’s article we are going to discuss terminating the... 

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How to Wire a Recreation Room in Your Basement – Part 4: Terminating the Lighting Circuits

In today’s article we are going to discuss terminating the... 

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How to Wire a Recreation Room in Your Basement – Part 3: Terminating the Receptacle Circuits

In today’s article we are going to discuss terminating the... 

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How To Install a Quad Receptacle or Double Duplex Receptacles

In today’s article, we are going to discuss how to install... 

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How To Install a Ceiling Flush Mount Lighting Fixture

I received a service call last week to replace old ceiling flush... 

Product Recalls

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Milbank Manufacturing Recalls Single Meter Sockets Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards

    On October 15, 2009 Milbank Manufacturing Co.,... 

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OJ Electronics Recalls Heating System Thermostats Due to Shock Hazard

On July 21, 2009 OJ Electronics, of Chicago, IL recalled approximately... 

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Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Recalled by Kidde; They Can Fail to Warn of a Fire

On July 9, 2009 Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane,... 

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In-Wall Timers Recalled by Intermatic Due to Shock Hazard

On July 1, 2009 Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, IL recalled... 

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Battery Equalizers Recalled by SmartSpark Energy Systems Due to Fire Hazard

On June 18, 2009 SmartSpark Energy Systems Inc., of Champaign,... 

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