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Adding Electric Baseboard Heaters to an Existing Circuit, Wiring Four Light Switches and Changing Light Switching Around

Douglas asks: Can I run more than one 1000 watt baseboard heater on one line, using baseboard thermostats? Answer: First... 

July 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Dimplex North America Recalls Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

On March 16, 2010 Dimplex North America, of Ontario, Canada recalled approximately 700,000 remote control kits for electric... 

July 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Saturday Morning Round Up for Week Ending 7-3

I found a lot of great articles this week which may interest you. If you have been following Charles & Hudson at all,... 

July 3, 2010 | 2 Comments

Installing a New Light, Frequency for Testing a GFCI Receptacle and Wiring Recessed Cans

Rob asks: I want to install a new light fixture. The fixture itself has 1 white wire, 1 black wire and the ground wire.... 

July 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment

How To Articles

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How to Rewire a Floor Lamp

Today I’m going to provide step-by-step instructions with... 

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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... 

Product Reviews

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Pass & Seymour RT1 Seven Button Digital Timer Review

Conserve energy and save money with P&S Timers. And get... 

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Stanley FatMax 4-in1 Mobile Work Station for Tools and Parts Review

I’m currently working on a larger industrial wiring project... 

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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... 

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Review of the JB250 Wire Caddy – Dispenses 250 Foot Rolls of Romex, MC Cable and Greenfield

I found a new electrical wire caddy which easily dispenses... 

Product Recalls

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Fluke Recalls Noncontact Electrical Tester Due to Shock or Burn Hazard

On March 11, 2010 Fluke Corporation, of Everett, WA recalled... 

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Nine Different Home Improvement Books Recalled with Faulty Wiring Instructions

On January 8, 2010 Oxmoor House, Inc., of Birmingham, AL recalled... 

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Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled by Samsung™ Due to Shock Hazard

On November 5, 2009 Samsung™ Electronics America Inc.,... 

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