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Distribution and use of electricity throughout the home. Electrical standards vary greatly worldwide, so you need to provide your location in your question or profile to ensure you get answers that are relevant to you. Posting photographs of wiring junctions or drawing a wiring diagram and posting it is also highly recommended.

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Treadmill causes loud buzz from computer speakers [closed]

A treadmill is plugged into an outlet. A power strip is plugged into another outlet on the same circuit. A USB-powered speaker and computer are both plugged into this power strip. When the treadmill …
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Burned wire in breaker box replaced, did this likely solve the problem?

I am in a country where the standards and compliance to code aren't nearly as high as the US. The lights suddenly started flickering when the hot water heater was working hard (when the shower was on …
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Is a slow spinning ceiling fan that won't turn off dangerous?

Our ceiling fan spins very slowly, and constantly, no matter how many times I pull the chain to try and turn it off. I've tried leaving it for several minutes between chain yanks, to give it time to …
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Why did the main wire to my apartment burn before the breaker tripped?

I live in a country where the formal electrical code is more of a light suggestion than requirement, at least for old buildings. …
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