Questions tagged [receptacle]
A contact device installed at the outlet for the connection of an attachment plug.
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How do I troubleshoot a newly installed non-working outlet?
I recently spent several frustrating hours trying to figure out why an outlet on a new branch circuit would not power a load even though there was proper polarity at the outlet, my non-contact voltage ...
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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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Rewiring a foyer ceiling lamp
We have a foyer ceiling light / chandelier that accumulates dust like a magnet. I have a haywire idea of changing the existing ceiling box into a outlet; rewiring the lamp to a plug, and using a ...
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What's this Switch / Outlet?
Probably more curiosity than necessity but what was this switch? And what might it been used for. I swear I've seen this type before, but cannot remember if I ever knew. Might be helpful to know ...
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Can I move this outlet near another outlet on the interior of an exterior wall?
I am renovating my bathroom vanity. There are two outlets above the sinks. This is the interior side of an exterior wall. The house is located in New Jersey. The two outlets are not on the same ...
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Is this a sign of arcing / fire / Bad Stuff?
Opened up a wall to plan some changes to electrical outlet locations, and found what looks to be charring on one of the cables.
It was stuck to the paper facing of the insulation. House is 20 years ...
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Smart Outlet wiring- (GWB to GWBO)
I have bought a smart outlet which has only three wires (Green, White, Black), however, the wiring available in my condo has four wires. I would appreciate it if you could help me in properly setting ...
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Identifying cause of floating ground
I noticed that the ground prong of the only 5-15 receptacle in my laundry room appears to be floating.
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The ground wire behind the receptacle measures 0 ohm (i.e. continuous) with the ...
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Two outlets in a series are not working
I have two dead outlets. They were originally working but went out when the hair dryer was being used in one of them. They are connected in a series from a receptacle in the dining room which has ...
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weirdly wired outlet burned
My son smelled smoke and located it coming from the outlet behind and used by the refrigerator. When he pulled it out, he saw the one side of the receptacle had melted. He pulled everything out of the ...
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Extend/splice 12/2 romex along concrete finished wall
I would like to extend some wiring for a counter outlet that is running behind a refrigerator, which currently encased in a metal "cable concealer" raceway. Note: wiring is in a raceway because most ...
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Wanting to make existing 2-wire 220V outlet a 4-wire one
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I've inherited a 220V (or 240V?) circuit which is just capped off inside a junction box. It's hooked up to a 30A breaker, and seems fine, except that it's only a 3-wire run--no ...
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Indicator light flickering on combination switch/outlet
I've looked at 3 furnaces plugged into combination switch/outlets that have indicator lights, but no GFCI switches. On just one switch, the indicator light is flickering unevenly. Is it trying to tell ...
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Want to add lights to existing outlets - beginning of circuit or end?
thanks in advance for help
Question is this. I have romex running from the panel to a set of 6 outlets. If I want to add lights and a switch, can I simply add them FROM the first outlet? Details ...
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What could happen if a 240 stove cord was improperly installed and then stove was plugged in to the receptacle?
I think my new stove cord was installed incorrectly — after being plugged in we heard a ((whooooaamp)) sound and all the lights in the house flickered, now none of my 220 appliances will work ...
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