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Which extension ring for stucco?
I installed single gang boxes for my exterior wall: https://www.homedepot.com/pep/202077343
My stucco contractor said all of these boxes are not deep enough and he needs an extension ring to bring the ...
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Three Way Switch Receptacle Combo
I currently have a 3 way switch controlling a single light. What I was hoping to accomplish, was replace one of the switches with a switch receptacle combo.
Switch1 = image 1, left as is
Switch2 = ...
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Replacing old light switch (not a professional)
To preface, I have little to no experience with electrical work and terminology, with the only thing I've done is replacing a broken ceiling light receptacle.
We have a really old house, and one of ...
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Disabling Switched Outlet at the Switch
I currently have a 3-switch box (as a single unit) that controls fan, fan light, and one switched outlet, but want to disable to switched outlet and leave the other two functional. The switch seems to ...
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Pigtailed switch from outlet
I'm in the process of wiring an outlet and a switch to control a light fixture. I wanted to check if my wiring is correct before proceeding further.
Here's the setup:
I have a 14/2 wire entering a 2-...
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Adding outlet from a switch [closed]
Please help me with the wiring.
I had two switches for 2 fixtures in the kitchen. I installed pot lights and now control them with switch 1. Wiring from switch 2 have been capped in the ceiling.
I ...
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My outlet had extra wires; how can I split it?
We wanted to replace our old rounded outlets with the newer Decora flat style. One outlet was split and operated with a switch. We wanted to maintain this with our new outlets. Problem is, our old ...
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Wiring a switch to a series of outlets
I am looking to wire 5 outlets on a custom table. I'd like there to be a switch at the beginning of the run to shut power on/off to all switches at once. What is the best way to accomplish this, and ...
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How to Re-Wire Switch to make the Connected Outlet Permanently Hot
I have a light switch that controls an outdoor light and bottom wall outlet simultaneously. We live in the Northern Virginia area. Per the diagram below, I would like to have the switch only control ...
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Help me understand the wiring - Two neutrals, one hot, switched outlet
This double outlet is connected to a switch. Both outlets depend on the switch. If the switch is on then both have power. If it's off the both don't.
The picture shows the wiring involved. The outlet ...
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Switches, light and receptacle
I want to install two switches by my front door one switch controlling a outside light at the corner of my house, and the other switch controlling a receptacle right next to the light at the corner ...
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Can I create a half hot switched outlet without a red wire?
Currently, the switch turns the entire outlet off or on for a garbage disposal. I'd like the top outlet to always be on and the bottom to be switched for the disposal.
The outlet has a white wire and ...
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Why is there continuity between line and load wires to a light switch that is off?
I've been investigating a light switch that seemingly doesn't control anything, and discovered that there is continuity between the line and load wires going to the switch. When the circuit is powered,...
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What is going on with this room’s wiring? Should I try to find where the circuit begins?
So this room is wired strangely. The house is from the 1980s.
I am in the process of changing out old outlets and switches. Something is not working right.
I have researched 3 and 4 way switches and I ...
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I had a outlet burn up and throw the main breaker
I had a outlet burn up and throw the main breaker.Now one wall of the living room doesn't have power to the outlets and and two lights on the same wall. And there are odd (one here and one on the ...
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