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Why are there two cables connected to this GFCI outlet?
I'm trying to add a new GFCI outlet by splitting and using pigtails off an existing GFCI outlet. However, when I opened out the junction box I noticed that there are two sets of wires attached to the ...
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Adding outlets to a room via daisy chain using wiremold raceway
I'm moving into a "new" apartment in a very old house. Most of the rooms have one 2 prong ungrounded outlet which nowadays just isn't enough (or safe for very high draw electronics imo).
I'...
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Electric frustrated [closed]
Ran wire from an existing outlet that has nothing else on the circuit, to feed two new outlets. The existing outlet had a gfi installed for whatever reason. I wired the outlets upstairs then came down ...
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Old outlet, not controlled by switch, has 4 screws, 6 wires, top screws 1 white wire, 1 black wire, Bottom screws each- 2 white and 2 black
Old outlet not controlled by switch, 6 wires- 3 white, 3 black, top screws 1 white on left, 1 black on right, bottom screws- 2 white on left bottom, 2 black on right bottom, how do I change to new ...
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Remove outlet from light switch that controls recessed lighting
I've been searching DIY but haven't found a clear "how-to" for my exact situation. I've got a light switch that controls both the recessed lighting in a room as well as an entire outlet ...
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Wiring two duplex switches
I have two duplex switches (4 controls) which I would like to replace with just two normal single switches.
Current setup:
1 switch for the ceiling light within the ceiling fan,
1 switch for the ...
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Are 15 amp outlets in the same junction box as a 20 amp outlet acceptable by code?
So I went through a project to add a handful out outlets to the outside of my house, and being one to only do things once I decided it was going to be a 2-gang box, one 20 amp receptacle and one 15 ...
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Google Nest Outdoor Camera - Re-Wiring (Wire Type)
Last year, I had an ADT system installed, along with some Google outdoor cameras. I have an extra camera that I acquired recently and would like to follow a similar setup as the other cameras.
From ...
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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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How can I safely pass power from an extension cord through a shed wall?
I just purchased a shed and would like to run a few things (light, fan, etc.) inside. The shed is not wired for power, so I was going to just run an extension cord to the shed. Rather than drill a ...
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How to convert unused 3 prong, 250V, 50A, F receptacle to regular 120V one?
I have an unused 3 prong, 250V, 50A, F receptacle in my basement.
Is there an adapter out there that can convert this to 120V?
Since it is 3 wire (including neutral), I believe we should be able to do ...
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Need to install a new outlet : from Light Fixture or GFCI? How to go about it?
I need to install a new electrical outlet in the bathroom, that would connect to the vanity as well as a new bidet in the future. I have two sources for this:
Vanity light fixture, that's connected ...
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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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Outlets in Series stopped working. No Breaker Tripped
My wife turned on a space heater and a heated blanket in my living room plugged into separate outlets but in a series of 3 visible outlets. At once, all items in the series stopped receiving power. No ...
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Is this the correct way to replace electrical outlet with red wire
Whats the best practice on replacing an electrical outlet with a red wire? Can I wire nut all of the red and black wire together? Do I need to pull the metal tab off? I read that allows you to control ...
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