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May Giveaway

Congratulations to Clifford Almany (jinxfire13) on winning last month’s giveaway. This month the giveaway is geared towards coaxial cable installations.
The prize package for the May giveaway is:... more

Wiring Diagrams

3 way switch controlling split receptacle wiring diagram

All kinds of electrical wiring diagrams; 3-way switch, 4-way switch, receptacles, lights, miscellaneous. If we don't have it, we will make it.

Changing an Electric Dryer Power Cord from a 3-Prong Plug to a 4-Prong Plug

Q: We recently purchased our first brand new house and we moved in last night. When I tried to plug in my dryer the outlet is different than my dryer cord. My dryer cord has 3 prongs and the outlet has 4 holes. Should I change the outlet or the dryer cord and how do I do this?

A: Congratulations on the purchase of your first new house. This is a question I receive a lot. You CANNOT change the receptacle (outlet), this is a National Electrical Code^® (NEC^®) violation... more

Product Recalls

Heating and Cooling Units Recalled by Goodman Manufacturing Co. Due to Fire Hazard

On April 3, 2008 Goodman Manufacturing Co. L.P., of Houston,...

Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard

On February 20, 2008, Aloha Housewares Inc., of Arlington, Texas...

Extension Ladders Recalled by Louisville Ladder Due to Fall Hazard

On February 20, 2008, Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville,...

Complete This Checklist Before Beginning Any DIY Electrical Wiring Project

Before beginning any DIY electrical wiring project, you need to give your project some thought. You need to plan out what you want and what you are going to do. You also need to ensure you have the proper permits, locates, materials, testers and tools.

Let’s start with the planning process. Sometimes it helps to draw this out on a piece of paper... more

Answers to Electrical Questions About Dryer Connections

Tang-Hong asks: I found your site on the internet and have a question for you. Tonight when I turned on the dryer, I saw a little blue light flashing once in the back near the power cord. After the dryer stopped, my clothes smelled funny (like burn rubber smell). I opened the cover and saw the wire of the power cord that connected to the black terminal’s damaged. Enclosed are 2 pictures of what it looks like now, sorry that the quality of them are not that great. It also looks like the terminal block itself’s damaged as well (blue circle in the pics)... more