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Wiring a Duel Fuel Stove, Repairing a Garage GFCI Circuit and Sizing the Circuit for 2 Electric / Hydronic Baseboard Heaters

Paul Rosmann asks: I am replacing an old electric stove (3-wire 220) with a new duel fuel stove with an electric oven (4-wire... 

November 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Battery Equalizers Recalled by SmartSpark Energy Systems Due to Fire Hazard

On June 18, 2009 SmartSpark Energy Systems Inc., of Champaign, IL recalled approximately 800 BattEQ Battery Equalizers because... 

November 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Installing a GFCI Receptacle on a Non-Grounded Electrical System, Replacing a Light Switch and Replacing 120 Volt Electric Baseboard Heaters with 240 Volt Heaters

Chester West asks: What is the best way to install a GFCI when you don’t have a ground wire in an old house? The old outlet... 

November 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Repairing an Electric Dryer, Wiring a 240 Volt Wall Heater, Installing a Dimmer Switch and Ground Rod Requirements

Walker asks: I have a whirlpool heavy duty electric dryer. Every time I plug it in I hear a small noise like the dryer motor... 

November 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Relocating a Junction Box, Filing the Blades on an Extension Cord, Troubleshooting an Electric Baseboard Heater and Sizing the Wire for a 100 Amp Sub-panel in a Detached Garage

Chanda asks: I am trying to tear a wall down, but I ran into a problem. There is a black box with two thick wiring nuts... 

October 2, 2009 | Leave a 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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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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Stanley Recalls Stud Sensors Due To Shock Hazard

On April 7, 2009 The Stanley Works, of New Britain, CT and Solarwide... 

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Intermatic Recalls DT17C and DT17C8 Heavy-Duty Digital Timers Due to Shock Hazard

On February 5, 2009 Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, IL recalled... 

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4 Slice Toasters Recalled by Viking Range Corp. Due to Shock Hazard

On January 6, 2009 Viking Range Corp., of Greenwood, MS recalled... 

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