Questions tagged [receptacle]
A contact device installed at the outlet for the connection of an attachment plug.
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Does Kitchen's 2' Outlet Spacing Apply if Counter is Beneath Window?
I am remodeling my kitchen and trying to bring it up to code for wiring.
I had an electrician out to scope the project and he mentioned that you need an outlet every 2' of counterspace.
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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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AFCI/GFCI 15amp vs 20amp outlet ratings
This may have been answered before but I have a question about receptacles.
Excluding the load, the wiring, and the panel breaker - what is the difference between a 15amp AFCI/GFCI receptacle and a ...
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Is an outlet with a switched neutral dangerous?
I have a switch that control the outlet at my home. The outlet is located on the ceiling of a room. The switch opens/closes the neutral line (not hot).
How dangerous is this for a house? I plan to ...
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Code-compliant way of permanently wiring a hidden 120v appliance
I'm finishing my basement and want to install an inline booster fan for one of the bedrooms. The fan will be accessible by removing a rain shower head in the bathroom, since the duct runs right above ...
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Why one outlet on a branch suddenly shows lower voltage?
I have a branch with few outlets and ligths on it, and one outlet developed a problem overnight, in the sense that whatever was plugged into it was energized last night, but was not in the morning. ...
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when I use my microwave I can see and hear Sparks coming from behind my refrigerator. What's going on? What can I do to fix it?
Dude I don't know I just want to know why when I use my microwave the outlet behind my refrigerator starts sparking and I can see and hear it and that's the only time it does it the only time the ...
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What could cause my furnace and Outlets to go out at the same time circuit breaker not tripped
My furnace will lose power and I will lose power in the bathroom that shares the wall with the furnace but I will also lose power to the outlet in my kitchen next to my sink in my laundry room that's ...
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Why would the same lamp work in the top part of the receptacle but not the bottom?
I have a receptacle that just stated acting weird. It has been in use for 3 years.
I have had a floor light and a phone charger plugged into the outlet consistently on a daily basis with no problems. ...
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Recessed Floor Receptacle
We have floor receptacles under a rug. The actual plug is recessed about 3/4 inch below the face of the receptacle. The low profile plugs that I have found will not reach down to the recessed ...
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How to mount EVSE to existing box on exterior wall?
I currently have a (completely miswired) TT30R in a metal box and metal conduit on the exterior wall:
The wiring is 2x6AWG for hot and 2x10AWG for neutral on a (currently) 40A breaker. So I have ...
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How to measure for outlets above kitchen countertop? [closed]
I am redoing my kitchen and trying to make sure I get the electrical set correctly.
Had an electrician out to give me scope on some questions but didn't think to ask this one.
When looking online, I ...
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Wiring with multiple hot wires
I have a current outlet that has 4 hot wires connected to it 2 red and 2 black.
Now I want to use a usb outlet that I bought. My idea was to simply wire nut the red hot wires and leave them in the ...
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Converting Ceiling Fan Box to a Double Outlet
I am trying to convert a box in the ceiling, wired for a ceiling fan into a box that holds two outlets. The box is controlled by 2 separate switches, one for light and one for fan.
I want receptacle #...
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How do I troubleshoot random outlets that don't work?
About a week ago about 7 outlets stopped working in my house. The weird thing is they are in different rooms, but other outlets in these rooms still work.
In my playroom which was once a garage that ...
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