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Electrical Wiring in the Home/Questions Answered by Expert Robert Wilber
| Subject | Date Asked |
| circuit breaker no longer indicates power | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: Wilber. Thanks in advance for your help. I live in a 100 plus old six unit building in DC ... A: There are near endless possible causes. You need an electrician because: 1-Possible utility ... | |
| dimmer switch wireing | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: I have what I beleive is a single pole switch.It has only two black wires attached to it I suppose ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Connection of generators to residential service | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: A generator is to be connected to a 6 circuit sub-panel, which will be connected to the main panel ... A: Double-Pole, Double-Throw, better known as a transfer switch. Properly installed, it should not be ... | |
| Wiring wall switch | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: I have changed my outlet in my bedroom. my light switch powers up one my of my wall outlet for the ... A: If you look at the old receptacle outlet, and at the new outlet, you will see that there is a jumper ... | |
| Require Assitance | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: Situation: 220V dryer is in basement and needs to be tested to see if a drum replacement was ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Old lead wiring to copper wiring cconnection | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: Can you join old lead home wiring to new copper on a 15 amp circuit? Or do I need to rewire the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| combo switch difficulties | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: I have an outlet that was added last minute when the builders forgot to install a fan. It has three ... A: Writings are NOT adequately descriptive! That is why we use blueprints, drawings and schematics. ... | |
| mobile home electrical receptical problem | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: Friday night had a clock radio and space heater plugged into rec. in bedroom to wake up to no radio ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Motion sensor light failures | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: I have a problem with motion sensor/lamp failures. These are ordinary one or two PAR38 bulb ... A: If you look through my past responses, you will find that I consider motion sensors nothing more ... | |
| Sparks and tripped breaker | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: Four months ago we hired an electrician to upgrade the system in our >60-year old home to bring it ... A: Robert Wilber <a href="http://www.wilberelectrical.com/default.asp" <b>Licensed Philadelphia ... | |
| 3 gang box - 2 circuits | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: I've got a 3 gang box with 3 light switches. I have 2 separate 20 amp circuits in this 3 gang box. ... A: Robert Wilber <a href="http://www.wilberelectrical.com/default.asp" <b>Licensed Philadelphia ... | |
| Generator Install | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased a 5k/6k (running/starting) generator and need some help in setting it up. I plan to ... A: Robert Wilber <a href="http://www.wilberelectrical.com/default.asp" <b>Licensed Philadelphia ... | |
| Hot/Ground Reversed Condition | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: I have an outlet which shows Hot/Ground Reversed which my fridge is plugged in to. I wanted to test ... A: In nearly 40 years of performing electrical repair I have never found a case of reversed hot and ... | |
| no neutral wire ok? | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: I needed to install a motion sensor light fixture outside. The closest outlet box was very old and ... A: I would only worry if it matterewd that: 1 It is illegal 2 It could cause someone to get ... | |
| Switch power question | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to solve a dilemma I have. Recent remodeling has created some confusion as to the old ... A: Sorry there is no easy way make sure to not derive power from a kitchen, dining room or appliance ... | |
| shutter switch | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: I just had a pre home purchase inspection in florida. The inspector found that the storm shutter ... A: No. There is nothing hard about replacing a switch, or is there? As you readily observe from your ... | |
| Switch power question | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to solve a dilemma I have. Recent remodeling has created some confusion as to the old ... A: You are out of luck There is no way to get power for an orphan conductor from the remote end of a ... | |
| Trip point of circuit breakers | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I thought that a 20 amp circuit breaker would trip at 20 amps, but I just noticed, in the Wikipedia ... A: Either you misunderstood what you read or the article you read is wrong. Not only are 20 amp ... | |
| shutter switch | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: I just had a pre home purchase inspection in florida. The inspector found that the storm shutter ... A: There is no such animal as a 2 way switch I don't think much of home inspector's opinions about ... | |
| Strange outlet problem | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: Wilber, I live in Florida in a fairly new house (rent) built in 2005. In the living room there is ... A: Capital letters are used to emphasize There are no underlines or italics If you will reread the ... | |
| Strange outlet problem | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: Wilber, I live in Florida in a fairly new house (rent) built in 2005. In the living room there is ... A: A switch is a device designed and intended to open the circuit conductor by intentional manual means ... | |
| in-wall timer switch for front lights | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I recently replaced a worn out timer switch for my front lights with a GE model 15071. Correctly ... A: Every time there is a lightning strike in Florida or your neighbor's washing machine shuts off there ... | |
| Electrical Outlets Not Working | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I have two electrical outlets in my living room which are not working. I checked the the circuit ... A: One outlet might suggest a switch shut off or gone bad Two outlwets sounds like a failed splice or ... | |
| Neutral wire run different path than L1, L2 | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have a disagreement on an allowed situation at his place. Due to conduit fill ... A: There are several solutions to your problem 1. make the hole bigger-that is why electricians own ... | |
| amps in the home | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: How can you know the amps on a home. Is it somewhere on the meter? ANSWER: Amps on a home? Your ... A: Most modest-sized homes without electric heat have a 100 amp service, though some older homes may ... | |
| Ceiling fan with light kit | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: I had a track light in my kitchen that I wanted to convert to a ceiling fan/light kit. There was ... A: First of all, what you call a four wire is a three wire with ground, and what you call a three wire ... | |
| wiring four lights before switch | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to wire four lights in a row with the main power going to the first light first. After ... A: What is wrong is that you haven't bothered to study any of the standard practices developed during ... | |
| electric garage heater | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: Bought house that has a nema 6-50r outlet in garage, used by previous owner for welder. Can I use ... A: L1 and L2 make 240. 5000 watts at 240 will be amply supported by the circuit you describe. It would ... | |
| How to check ground system | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: I have been told that I may have a poor ground connection because I am getting low voltage when a ... A: Utterly ridiculous. Grounding will have no such efffect. You MAY possibly have a service neutral ... | |
| A General Switch Company fuse box | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: A very close friend of mine just rented an old house. In it is a General Fuse Co. fuse box, W 213 ... A: I am inclined to agree with you. Most likely 15 or maybe some 20 amp fuses would be right. Most ... | |
| dimmer switch | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: I just installed new light fixtures in my kitchen they are those mini spots I previously had track ... A: Dimmers are wattage-rated. Too high a load will blow a dimmer. The wrong type of dimmer will give ... | |
| 400 amp residential service | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I built a large pole barn. I am putting a 400amp service on the barn. I will be building a house ... A: 2/0 is small for your purpose. Neither is it allowed to parallel conductors smaller then 4/0. Check ... | |
| connecting backup generator to transfer switch | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 6-circuit Reliance generator transfer switch. The input for the generator ... A: If you think about the purpose of grounding, low impedence fault path, how could the neutral NOT be ... | |
| Chandelier with 3 DImmers | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: We have a front hall chandelier that is controlled by 3 switches: a 4-pole and a 3-pole downstairs, ... A: The following is the Lutron webpage for the Abela - ... | |
| Chandelier with 3 DImmers | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: We have a front hall chandelier that is controlled by 3 switches: a 4-pole and a 3-pole downstairs, ... A: I am not stumped. I agree with your electrician, mostly. If you put normal dimmers in multiple ... | |
| circuit being backfed | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: I discovered that a breaker was off even though nothing in the house was not working. When I turned ... A: You have to turn both breakers off and check everything that then has no power. No shortcut for ... | |
| two light switches and recepticle | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: i bought my house awhile ago and just found out that when i turn the living room light on it turns ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| bathroom lights | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: The overhead lights and fan in my master bathroom will not turn on. They run on a wall switch - one ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Electric utility due diligence for meter box overheating | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: Wilber: I recently had to replace my meter box and main breaker after the wiring in the meter box ... A: I think you answered your own question when you said you had to replace the meter enclosure. That is ... | |
| Smoke Detector won't shut off | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: I have many wired in smoke detectors on all floors & they all went off at once. I shut off the ... A: They all went off together because they are interconnected so a fire in a closed room will notify ... | |
| Wiring Double ovens | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: After wiring my Kenmore ovens I fired it up, set the clock and tested the ovens bake features. The ... A: What would "independently" provide power to the elements? Here you go again: Answer: Controls are ... | |
| question / generators | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: i was wondering if i could ask you a question. i have a whole house generator w/ transfer switch ... A: You would need to make ana adapter cord set. The reason you have 3 prongs on your dryer outlet is ... | |
| lost electricity? | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible for electricity to leach out into the ground from maybe a lamppost that doesn't work? ... A: What makes you think they use more than you do? Make a chart for each outlet and load in your house ... | |
| high voltage | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: There is a timer hooked up to the electric by the pool. But from what it looks to me the timer was ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 142 Volts at Receptacle | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm no expert but I have learned plenty out in the field since I completed electrical trade school ... A: The first thing I would do would be to locate tranasformers and take spot voltage readings at ... | |
| Kilowatt Hour Usage Issue | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: We have lived in our home for almost 11 years. Beginning July of 2010 we started to see a dramatic ... A: If you are convinced you have a problem then all you can do is keep looking. Identify every device ... | |
| Air Conditioner | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: When I turn on my window air conditioner the wall outlet feels warm to the touch. I have run the ... A: Devices don't get warm during normal operation. There aare three possible culprits: Wiring ... | |
| CHANGING A LIGHT SWITCH | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: WE LIVE IN A MOBILE HOME AND MY HUSBAND WAS TRYING TO CHANGE A DOUBLE LIGHT SWITCH. WHEN HE TOOK ... A: Insufficient information for anything except to observe that you should have stopped when you ... | |
| ac wireing | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: i just installed a new ac unit and it trips at the gfci plug. i working with a 230v ac. i tested the ... A: 260 volts is not uncommon. That is only 130 volts to neutral. I have seen as high as 137v to ... | |
| We're stumped: Knob/tube & ceiling fan control | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to install a ceiling fan and wall mounted fan control/dimmer in my 100 year old home. ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| kitchen switching confusion | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: the wiring in my kitchen has me stumped and I'm hoping you can help me. I am trying to replace the ... A: Well, you are really up to your eyeballs I suppose you didn't make a diagram as you took this all ... | |
| Old Wiring | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: and thanks for taking the time to consider my question. I live in a 115 year old house in AL that ... A: First of all that is not aluminum but tinned copper. Second, that is a switch leg and there is no ... | |
| High pitchnoise coming from outlet/appliances | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I appreciate your help. We moved into a 35 year old home last year. We had the electrical panel ... A: Never heard of anything "375" I would like to hear more about that.... The high pitched noise ... | |
| Wiring a GFCI breaker to timer to pool pump | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I am racking my brains here. I have tried everything i can think of. All New parts. Everything. Its ... A: Is the subpanel neutral isolated from ground? Is this a single-pole GFI Breaker? Have you tried ... | |
| electric usage | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: We have noticed a steady increase in our electric usage over the past year but nothing has changed ... A: A directory is a list Circuit one has (for example) 3 receptacles and the upstairs bathroom light on ... | |
| Residentail electrical problem | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I'm a handyman with quite a bit of electrical knowledge and experience. But I'm not a journeyman. I ... A: Throw away your digital meter and get an analog meter I think you will find your ghost voltage ... | |
| faulty breaker box | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a pool house added on to my existing house. The pool house has its own breaker box. It ... A: There is no 'hidden' switch under the panel cover. There is something feeding that pool panel. If ... | |
| amps & circuits | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 sheds. Shed #1 has 140 amps in a box. Shed #2 is connected to shed #1 and has 50 amps in ... A: Well I am not pleased with your question. I don't teach basics to novices. You don't have a clue ... | |
| A question about pulling power into a 4 gang box for lights and a ceiling fan | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about pulling power from my panel into a 4 gang switch box. This is for a workout ... A: You are actually talking about one circuit. The major consideration is that it is desirable to limit ... | |
| Milbank bypass meter socket | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I have been a journeyman for 12 years and I thought I have worked on everything. I have used ... A: It sounds like the neutral block is isolated from the can and the jumper is intended to bond the can ... | |
| Circuit breaker | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to change a light fixture in my home. After removing the original fixture with the circuit ... A: Unfortunately most domestic "rubber" gloves and mats are not non-conductive and using them only ... | |
| Outlets not working | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: My problem is this; All the outlets of my living room stop working. I already check all the breakers ... A: If the breakers are truly ok ..... And you haven't driven a nail through anything.... Then it can ... | |
| Default-in a ceiling fan. and wiring lights issue | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to get more knowledgeable on how to fix things in our home. We have been here for 8 ... A: It has been a long time since I posted my complete disclaimer! * LIFE SAFETY WARNING! [disclaimer] ... | |
| Despard 3-way switch | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a receptacle with two 3-way despard type switches. One has gone bad. The old type has four ... A: I think, as always, that the esteemed agent of Bog Box, as affectionately known, should limit their ... | |
| Photcell issues | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I am having some issues with a photocell circuit. Here is the layout..... there are 5 lights being ... A: If the switches parallel the photocell, then they will bypass cell control. Common to first of two ... | |
| BAD WIRE | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: MBR HAS NO POWER ONE LEG OF WIRE IS HOT ONE IS NOT HOW CAN I TRACE WIRE TO SEE WHERE THE BREAK IS AT A: Insufficient information If there is one leg hot, then you have power One leg is always NOT hot ... | |
| Handy Jack revisited | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: My son rents an apartment in Philly which recently had some wiring repairs. His UPS was recently ... A: Digital voltmeters are infamous for registering about 50 volts "ghost" voltage There probably is not ... | |
| electrical outlet issue | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: For 18 years I have used the outlet next to my sink in the bathroom to blow dry my hair. All of a ... A: A possible cause could be a loose connection due to a loose screw or a "speedwire" termination in ... | |
| electrical outlet issue | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: For 18 years I have used the outlet next to my sink in the bathroom to blow dry my hair. All of a ... A: Not to be facetious, but this sounds like a job for ghostbusters.... I have no explanation for such ... | |
| Loud pop sound , any time with pauses up to a week or longer | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: Nothing has been done or changed over the past 7 years.Loud pop noise,sometimes during day, ... A: Sounds like the kind of calls I end up getting because nobody seems able to find the problem. The ... | |
| Circuit breakers burning | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: At my business, a hair salon, I have for a long time had a problem with circuit breakers burning and ... A: If I understand you correctly it sounds like you are saying the part of the breaker which connects ... | |
| Circuit Box | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 50yr old Levitt home with a meter on the outside of the garage wall and the circuit box on ... A: 100 amps should be more than adequate Time to replace meter and cables. Your electrician will advise ... | |
| combine a 3way switch with a single pole switch | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3way switch that controls one light at the top of my basement stairs. At the bottom of the ... A: You need to find and abandon the basement feed and connect the lights to the load at the stairtop. ... | |
| 110v outlet Generator connection | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I would like to use my Honda EU2000i generator to power the furnace and fridge (switching back and ... A: Simple equipment conflict You have to change your transfer configuration to accommodate your ... | |
| Elect. prob | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Since you are an experienced electrician & you like trouble shooting, you may like this. In a ... A: A good one will run $700 or so Circuit tracer generates a signal and injects it into the conductor ... | |
| Elect. prob | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Since you are an experienced electrician & you like trouble shooting, you may like this. In a ... A: I can pretty well guarantee there is no timer Bad connection, splice, loose screw, etc You need to ... | |
| dead outlets | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I have three outlets in my living room (2 on a common wall)and a overhead light in the adjacent ... A: 1-the breaker may have tripped and not appear tripped. ... turn breaker off firmly [feel for reset ... | |
| Powering a Single-Phase Machine on Split-Phase | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to run a machine that requires a single-phase power supply but only have access to ... A: You have a 120/208 Y service You will need a transformer to convert from Y to delta or install ... | |
| What Service Panel to use | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I’m having a house3,200 sq ft built in Pa. the builder wants to put a 200 amp service in the house I ... A: How many tools can you run at once? Calculate your load - allow 3 watts per sq. Foot plus fixed heat ... | |
| grabbing power from existing switch | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: Your question was Hello, I would like to add 2 recessed lights to an existing switch. The lights ... A: I know this will secure a tirade of outraged indignation from some circles, but I don't teach basics ... | |
| Arc Fault Breaker keeps tripping | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I wired my house with Arc Fault Breakers which are required in AZ. At first, the bedroom only ... A: Sorry. I have no way of knowing what you did or what your unfortunately departed friend knew or ... | |
| GFCI | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I need to extend an electrical circuit from an inside-the-garage outlet in an older home with only ... A: True enough. A GFI receptacle will provide protection with only the black and white available. That ... | |
| condo wiring | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I live in a condo building that was built in the early 70's, The condo did not come with hookup for ... A: LIFE SAFETY WARNING! [disclaimer] This information is provided for the use of parties as they see ... | |
| HOME WIRING | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: my house is a 100amp serv. can I upgrade to a 200amp by installing a new box out side with one ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 3 Way Switch Malfunction | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: My living room Ceiling fan /light is wired with 2 3way switches. Everything worked fine until ... A: For one thing there is no "upside down" for a three-way switch. If you had 15 volts then one of the ... | |
| Diagnosing electrical fault(s)? | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: and thank you in advance for your help. Situation: 22 year old house in South Florida. Heating ... A: Sounds like you lost a leg Contact a professional electrician as it is necessary to secure voltage ... | |
| Bath Fan plus | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: This has me stumped, and maybe there is no answer. Purchased a house built in the 80's that had ... A: Guild propaganda? * "Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - ... | |
| Bath Fan plus | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: This has me stumped, and maybe there is no answer. Purchased a house built in the 80's that had ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 4 way switch | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: have a kitchen ceiling fan that needs wired after a kitchen remodeling. i want to seperate the fan ... A: I think if you draw your circuit out you will find the best option is to install 2 four-ways at the ... | |
| Problems hardwiring undercabinet lighting | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I purchased this lighting at Lowe's the other day ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Aluminum wiring questions | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: About half my condo is wired with 12AWG aluminum wire. Next week I'm going to replace most of the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Phantom Light Outlet/Switch | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: After a decade of owning this house, the outdoor lights have come on the past two night by ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| no power to end of run and other outlet | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I am stumped! We moved into this house with two outlets we knew did not work. The previous owners ... A: why didn't you require it to be repaired as a condition of sale? You don't knoe they EVER worked! ... | |
| 4 way switch | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: have a kitchen ceiling fan that needs wired after a kitchen remodeling. i want to seperate the fan ... A: There is no reason for two power sources. Are the three-ways together? [fan and light] at either or ... | |
| Open Ground | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a circuit with 4 outlets. Outlet one is good. 2-4 tested open ground. The ground wire is ... A: Very interesting.... Broken wire? Possible but very uncommon... More likely there was never a proper ... | |
| Sub-Panel | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Robert, Thank you for taking the time to help. Let me start off by saying that I am not going to do ... A: First of all, you have to get this "up to Code" crap out of your head. I don't know where people get ... | |
| Wiring | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: I have two sets of wires coming into the lighting outlet in my dining room. One is ... A: What you previously described suggested a 3way dimmer installed improperly WhAt wires do you have ... | |
| OUTLET TROUBLE | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: My bathroom outlet is a double switch and the top switch would sometimes leave the light on even ... A: bathroom switch issue likely unrelated to outlets Maybe you have split circuits on yopur ... | |
| wiring 4 separate switches in a 4-gang box | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a pre-existing 4-gang box in a workshop. I have a source that comes into the box that ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Installing a motion sensor switch | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I attempted to install a motion sensor switch in my closet. But when I removed the old switch, there ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Replacing old razor plug by gfi and plug | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: Good morning Mr. Wilber, I have a light switch in my bathroom that powers an old razor plug. So when ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Wall Switch Timer for Duplex Switch | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a duplex switch, one on top of another, where one switch controls a lamppost and the other ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| wiring a four gang box on 2 circuits | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I have just insulated & framed my basement in the 85 yr old house we purchased 2 1/2 yrs ago. I have ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Flickering lights/ outlets | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: Hopefully you can help me. recently my lights in various parts of the house (Not all) have begun ... A: What circuit or circuits does this occur on? Just because it is all over doesn't mean more than one ... | |
| burning smell | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: okay so in our living room on this one wall where we have an outlet and also a chimney that is no ... A: * LIFE SAFETY WARNING! [disclaimer] Electricity is dangerous! You can be injured or killed! Improper ... | |
| Pendant light stopped working | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I have two pendant lights on the same switch. These are the second set as I had the same problem ... A: * LIFE SAFETY WARNING! [disclaimer] Electricity is dangerous! You can be injured or killed! Improper ... | |
| Replacing a ceiling fixture. | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: In our dining room, we attempted to replace the fixture. It is controlled by a dimmer on the wall, ... A: My take is that you read the wiring the same way I would have. That is about as marked as switch ... | |
| Jumpers | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: My son-in-law and daughter are purchasing a older home in Mobile,AL. He had the home inspected and ... A: There is only one recognized method for reterminating aluminum wiring. The installer must be ... | |
| coming to Canada | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I shall be moving to Canada from the UK where all appliances are 240V @ 50Hz single phase. If I ... A: Anything that requires 50 hertz as a timing value may not work on 60 hertz. Basic appliances will ... | |
| 220 sub panel | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I have ran a run from the main panel to another one in the garage. The two power leads connect each ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Under cabinet lighting in kitchen | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: Robert. I'm planning on installing some under cabinet lighting in my kitchen. I have access below ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Best Way to Use one Source Wire to Supply Several Switches | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: or anyone qualified reader: I am redoing the lighting in my basement and am installing a box that ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Wiring to meter box fire | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: This was a fire in my meter section. The electrician said that it wasn't caused by the little fried ... A: Odd that your neighbor is getting outages too. Heat, heat, heat! The wire burned up due to heat at ... | |
| Wiring for an Induction Cooktop, no neutral (?!) | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm in Minnesota, hoping for some advice on wiring my induction cooktop. This is crazy to figure ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| bath fan wiring | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: Trying to wire a nutone model 763RL bath exhaust fan/light. There are two wall swithes - one fo the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 3 phase in a home | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in installing a kiln in my basement and it needs to be larger sized kiln, I have the ... A: It depends on availability. The electric company is in business to deliver electricity. Contact ... | |
| refurbishing a 21 light chandelier | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 questions regarding a very large, very old, 21 light chandelier I am refurbishing. This ... A: ...and suppose they put in 150 watt lamps? You can't allow for everything someone else might do. ... | |
| Three Phase Delta. | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a three phase 240V service which is of an older three wire delta variety. I would like to ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| wiring | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I would like to run a dedicated 20A 120V circuit to an isolated ground outlet through flexible metal ... A: Why IG? Almost nobody uses IG for anything but medical anymore. If you are prepared to use steel ... | |
| Understanding circuits | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to understand the relationship between multiphase circuits and a regular single phase ... A: What makes you think the voltage is 208? Why three phase? Are you in an apartment building with ... | |
| Understanding circuits | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to understand the relationship between multiphase circuits and a regular single phase ... A: It is apparent that you have completely misunderstood poly-phase electricity. You need three ... | |
| Ceiling fan speeds not changing | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 ceiling fans that will not adjust their speeds. Both have chains that are pulled to ... A: Well, if the switches were bad, then more than one position would be an off, if you follow my ... | |
| Ceiling fan speeds not changing | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 ceiling fans that will not adjust their speeds. Both have chains that are pulled to ... A: Weird that both fans should fail in the same fashion at the same time... I would say to call the ... | |
| 220 volt wiring | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: Can you plug in a welder with a 220 volt 50A plug into a 220Volt 30 amp dryer by running a 220 volt ... A: Neither. The two ungrounded conductors together provide 240 volts between them from the two ends of ... | |
| circuit breaker | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: after power outage circuit breaker for the refrigerator keep tripping A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| pig tail off 3 way switch | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I have two switches in different locals that control one outlet.I pigtailed off the only hot wire on ... A: Derive power from a normal source NOT part of a three way switch. New circuit at panel Local ... | |
| pig tail off 3 way switch | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I have two switches in different locals that control one outlet.I pigtailed off the only hot wire on ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| bathroom wiring | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: Bob: I have gutted my bathroom and want to add a exhaust fan and a light in the shower. House was ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| voltage drop | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I live in Australia where we use 240V. We would like to put a portable building about 30-40 yards ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| wiring cooktop | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: Im installing a new cooktop Frigidaire that has 3 wires, Blk,Red and green ground (no white). The ... A: You are "almost sure" the connection is the problem! You don't know enough about what you are doing ... | |
| wiring cooktop | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: Im installing a new cooktop Frigidaire that has 3 wires, Blk,Red and green ground (no white). The ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Adding an outlet for a garage door motor | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I would like to add an outlet to my garage ceiling so that I can plug a garage door motor into it. ... A: All RIGHT then, he said, rubbing his hands together in glee.... The classic problem with getting ... | |
| Adding an outlet for a garage door motor | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I would like to add an outlet to my garage ceiling so that I can plug a garage door motor into it. ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| roblem with Airflow Ceiling Sweep Fan and light | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: It works perfectly but when any florescent light is turned on in the house it turns the light on, on ... A: Wow! That is wild! If you figure out why, maybe you can patent the technology.... ...anyway, is the ... | |
| House wiring | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: My daughter and son-in-law have a 70 year old cape cod-style house. They want to put a ceiling fan ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| OLD 2 WIRE HOME WIRING | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I LIVE IN A HOME BUILT IN 1944.MY KITCHEN HAS BEEN REWIRED TO TODAYS STANDARDS. THE REST OF THE ... A: That isn't the proper way to install GFIs if there is no grounding conductor. Is your wiring by any ... | |
| Lighting Circuit | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a circuit that powers 2 outside lights, 2 garage lights, 1 attic light, 1 utility room light ... A: Explain "don't immediately come on." If more than one outlet with more than one control is at issue, ... | |
| Open circuit in home | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I recently developed what I thought was a blown breaker in our family room. Upon further inspection ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Panel Knock Out | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I would like to make my own 3/4" knockout in my main electrical panel on the right side. Problem is ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Installing outlet for dryer | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: Is it very hard to replace a three prong outlet for a dryer to a 30A Flush Mount Power Outlet? A: Not for me, but I have been doing this for 38 years and know what I am looking at when I see it. A ... | |
| timer/outside light problem | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Before contacting electrician would like to try one more thing. Since timer light and the outisde ... A: OriginalMy outside house light stopped working. I replaced bulb, but NG. The indicator light on ... | |
| Replacing outlets in home | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: First, I have NO knowledge of electricity. I have replaced the outlets and light switches in my home ... A: Sorry, but this is why I shudder when untrained people do electrical work. You now have a problem ... | |
| could outside receptacle cause a shock? | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: My outside house light stopped working. I replaced bulb, but NG. The indicator light on timer was ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 12/3 wire for new construction | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: My friend gave me two spools of 12/3 wire which are considered flexible (it has a round black ... A: No! * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| add outlet to wall switch | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: i have a older home im trying to add an outlet to wall switch. what i see is two black wires going ... A: So, you are not an electrician. What you say suggests there are 2 cables in the switch box. Did you ... | |
| Range Install | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a small range requiring a 40 amp circuit. I have #6/4 and a dual pole 40 amp breaker. I have ... A: You are one of the very few who seek to understand what they plan before doing something wrong ... | |
| lightning | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: We had a storm and it took out the power, when the power returned on, we had several outlets without ... A: I have seen homes which were struck by lightning that had circuit neutral conductors with the ... | |
| on off switch for hot water | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: does the full current run through the thermostat or is the thermostat a relay switch on a storage ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| traveller wire on 3 way switch | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I am refinishing my basement. I installed 8 recessed lights on 2 circuits (Two 3-way switches each ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| patio lighting | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I have an exisiting outside light on my house. I put up a 14' X 32' patio and want to put 6 ... A: That is the basic concept and observational data that provokes the research which will facilitate an ... | |
| 14-3 connecting to 14-2 | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I want to run a 14-3 taking power from a 14-2 switch for a ceiling fan with a light. Can I tie the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| home wiring | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I uncovered a wall electrical box that has only one electrical cable in it, which was taped up. I ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 ... | |
| wiring | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: wiring a 208 motor need to know what size wire i should use span of about 15 feet from b-box A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| need whole house wiring done | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: i had a house fire in 2000 from a faulty electrical outlet in my daughters room. was told that there ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| outside wiring | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: how much of the outside wiring can I do myself , I want to upgrade my service. right now I have ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| GE 15207 water heater timer | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: we have installed above timer according to the directions on the website - ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| old wires in 1925 house | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: While doing some remodel in the attic I came across a thick wire that I needed to reroute just a few ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| overhead wire | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a lake cottage and I have two overhead wires. I want to change them because they are old and ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Single phase 3-wire generator amperage | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: If I have a 220VAC split phase, 20kW generator connected across a full resistive load, what amperage ... A: P [power in watts] =I [current in amperes] x E [voltage] 20,000 = I x 220 I = 20,000 [watts] / 220 ... | |
| installing light fixture | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: i'm trying to install a light fixture in my house. when i took the old fixture off, there were two ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Buzzer for Sump pump | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if there is a device on the market to make a buzzing(or alarm) sound when my ... A: Not that I know of. You could have someone readily set something up though. Otherwise, how about an ... | |
| Dimming Lights | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: Lately I've noticed my lights dimming more than usual when the air conditioner comes on. I'm only ... A: Good evaluation. My only concern is that the lights dim when your units start. Extended dimming ... | |
| Dimming Lights | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Lately I've noticed my lights dimming more than usual when the air conditioner comes on. I'm only ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 15A Outlets on 30A circuit | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: We had a 2-slot duplex outlet go out on a bedroom circuit and I was going to replace it with a ... A: NEVER SEEN ONE! Interesting! Obviously some hybrid antique device! I expect that the feed was ... | |
| ceiling fan | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: my problem is that I am replacing a ceiling fan, my old fan has 3 wires a red and black and white ... A: You need special dimmers and rated motors to use a speed control as you describe, not a standard ... | |
| Splitting a bathroom fan and light to two switches | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: Have two bathrooms with fan and light on same switch. Want to separate so that fan and light are on ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Wires in ceiling light box | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to hook up a ceiling light in our dining. When I open up the light box, there are 4 ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| sub panel feeders | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: hey there. i'm planning to run 60 amps to a sub panel in a detached garage. main service is 200 ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| RE:Installing a 240 wall outlet for room air conditioner | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I was looking at air conditioners today and found a nice one at Lowes rated at 25,000 BTU. The only ... A: A subpanel, though a demanding task, is not complicated or difficult. It just needs to be done ... | |
| wiring a bath fan & light combo | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I am replacing the bathroom exhaust fan/light. The bathroom has a double switch control on the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Question on breakers | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me if Wadsworth actually made a grey colored breaker? I think the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| outdoor electrical not working | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a line that runs from electrical panel to outside (thru basement wall and under patio slab). ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Ceiling fan in a Baby's room | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: How high does a ceiling need to be to install a ceiling fan in a nursery? A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| GFIC Problem | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: My wife as vacuuming last night, and was plugged into a GFIC outlet next to our kitchen sink. She ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 3 way switch convert | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: Ok, I have a porch light that is run from a 3 way switch set up.one switch is in the family room ( ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Low/Stray Voltage Hot to Ground, N to G | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I am changing out a ceiling fan and wall switch. When I pulled the existing switch the White wires ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Wiring a microwave | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I have purchased an under the cupboard microwave. I have to run wire for this because I had a hood ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| generator power | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: Senor Robert i hope your doing ok ,listen i have this problem is a 5000 watts Honda generator , was ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Circuit breaker off, still got juice? | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: com "expert", and thanks for volunteering your time. I'll be as brief as possible. Today I replaced ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Sub Panel Wire Size | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I’m putting in a garage subpanel off of my main box. It’s about 150 feet away and I was going to ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Voltage coming into home | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: The capacitor on my A/C unit keeps going bad. The last tech I had here said the voltage coming into ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 2 pole old system | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: My name is Andrey and i'm electrician in Philaelphia. I have question about old 2 phase 240 Volts ... A: First of all, you need to clearly establish that there is a neutral for this whole mess. Second, you ... | |
| three way outlet | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I swapped out an old three way outlet with a new outlet. I put the wires back the way they came out ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 250 v outlet | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I need to know how to run a 250v outlet for a window AC A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Fluorescent lamp | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: My kitchen has a common 2-tubes fluorescent lamp in the ceiling I forgot if the tubes are 40 watts ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 2 pole old system | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: My name is Andrey and i'm electrician in Philaelphia. I have question about old 2 phase 240 Volts ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| porch light | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I tried to install a security light on the back deck and when I turned it on it threw the breaker. I ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| low voltage lights | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Low voltage lights in a kitchen with 16 feet drops from canopy are getting extremely hot and only ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Newley Installed Ceiling Fan Trips Circuit | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a brand new home that was prewired for ceiling fans. In my master bedroom, I have 3 ... A: Did the breaker trip before you hooked up the new fan, or didn't you test the switches first? ... | |
| 100 amp. sub panel | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: IS A 2/3 ROMEX GOOD ENOUGH FOR A 100 AMP. SUB PANEL. AND IS THE GROUND WIRE SUFFICIENT. A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Room Lighting Problem | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: Earlier today all the lights in my room went out when I tried to turn on my bathroom lights. I have ... A: Turn off the bath light switch. Turn the breakers off, then back on [see if you notice one that was ... | |
| breaker box | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: For some reason the breaker for my central air conditioner started flipping. I would flip it back ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Knob and Tube wiring. | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I actually have a two partFirst, if I am running new wire to my 3rd floor(old house, circa 1900) ... A: 1] You can certainly leave the knob and tube in place if it is still functional. If you were ... | |
| Wiring | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: My question is this. I am buying a forclosed home that may have many a problem. The first and major ... A: The main can't be spliced - it must be rerun back to the meter from the new panel Pretty much ... | |
| pool heater | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: My question is do i send straight power to the heater or does it come off the load side of timer. A: Interesting question. I do not know how it is normally done, but I would expect that you would want ... | |
| sub panel install | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Good morning Robert, Have a 23 year old home with 200 amp service. Panel is full. Would like to ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Power At The Panel | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: ok, i've bought this house and i'm trying to fix it up for my daughter. just had the Electric ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Install outside light fixture to house wiring with white and ground wires | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I am installing a new outside light fixture at my front door. There is a hole in the siding where a ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| gfci breakers | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: The wiring in my 1929 home is ungrounded, but it does have circuit breakers in the service panel. If ... A: Well, yes and no. The wiring will be ground fault protected, but it may not stay energized if you ... | |
| Cooktop wiring | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 30amp cooktop but want to change it out to a 40 amp induction one. I have #10 wiring now. ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| electric | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: breaker keeps breaking with out nothing plug in.I checked the wiring to the breaker has a black to ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| mystery wires in dishwasher | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Installed a used but good late model dishwasher. Kickplate missing, so no wiring diagram. Got ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| grounding metal electrical box | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I installed a new metal outlet box in my home. The rest of the house uses plastic, but metal was ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| how to remove wall light | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to remove a switched wall light and just disable the switch. I can remove the light and ... A: Is the switch part of the light assembly or is it in another location? ...like a toggle switch in an ... | |
| electrical code help | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: i would like your help on something that has to do with the NEC electrical code. You see I'm a ... A: Your power Point will BE your presentation It should include everything you wanted to show send me ... | |
| voltage irregularity | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: my voltage in my home fluctuates from 80 volt to 150 volts,i have a 200 amp underground ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Combo 3-way & single pole switch | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I am planning to remodel my kitchen and need to figure out a switch setup. What I'm going to have ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| HOT TUB /50AMP | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: ..i ran a 45ft #6 wired to a 50 amp breaker in the main panel. the other end is connected to my ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Bath Fan Wiring in Older Home | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: This is a follow-up question. Here is my original question and the answer provided by Benny (expert ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Main Breaker Trips | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: My question is while the dryer is running I am only reading amperage from one leg of the 220v. I am ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| running electricity to shop | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I would like to run 120 electric service to a shop. The distance from the house breaker box to the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| washer /dryer problem | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a washer/dryer combo. I wired them 220 in my fuse box. They both work ,but the dryer won't ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| well pump | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Can i hook up my stenner pump to the well pressure switch so when the pump comes on that the stenner ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Bonding Pool | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: purchased home..discovered pool motor for in-ground pool is not bonded.... no wire attached to lug. ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| mobile home wiring problem | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: hallway ceiling light and middle bed rm ceiling light dont work, and 2 wall recepticals in middle ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Recessed Lighting | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I have installed 4 50 watt recessed lights. I have the wires on the lights black to black, white to ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Ticking Sound being made by wall sockets. | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I hope I am putting this in the correct place. We had our home completely rewired about 4 years ago ... A: Outside of the obvious loose connection, bad device suggestion, I couldn't begin to guess. Even ... | |
| Arc Fault breakers | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a new home installation...and one of my AFI breakers has halogen low voltage lights on it (12 ... A: I have heard all kinds of horror stories about AFCIs. AFCIs are going to be the same chronic ... | |
| Laundry Room | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Have small laundry room with wall utilities set for side-by-side washer and dryer. There is no room ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Electical installation | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a cooktop and need to wire it. The first thing I noticed is that there is a red, a ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| AFI breaker tripping on load to fused subpanel | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: Robert, Today I tried to install an AFI 20 amp breaker in a main service panel which provided a load ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| wiring outlet | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: Today, I have decide to exchange the outlets in the kitchen. I usually rewire the outlet and use a ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| electrical service panel | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I removed a 60 amp fuse box and replaced it with 100 amp service mostly new wire in the apartment . ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Subpanel Ground | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I am installing 240 volts in an unattached garage in a sub panel and was curious if I need to use ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| install wireless outlet | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: My bedroom has two windows and under each is a outlet. each has two black and two white and one ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| three way switch wiring | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have successfully wired a light fixture with a three way circuit. The line comes in one switch ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| replacing kitchen range hood | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I am replacing a kitchen range hood. I removed the old hood, circa 1980, and found two house lines ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| GE Wall oven - older model | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I have an older GE wall oven, model # JKP19G0K1WG, that I can't figure out how to wire. I have ... A: Well, I haven't got a clue what the blue wire is for! ...and I couldn't find anything useful on the ... | |
| 3 prong to 4 prong dryer connection | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I have new whirlpool front load dryer and we just moved to a new house where the wall connection ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 220 v Dryer Connection | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have an older home with a 220v dryer connection that has never been used. The receptacle has a ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| HVAC Sub trips & takes Main with it ! | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: Triple socket Main Service. Original problem=Old red colored 125A main breaker (old Murray's?) ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| light | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: i took down a ceiling fan and want to replace with regular fixture but I have a black a red and ... A: Were the fan and light controlled separately by 2 switches or was the light controlled by a switch ... | |
| Arc Fault Breaker problem | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a customer who claims that every time they use a tanning bed in the basement, which is on its ... A: Maybe the bedroom library chip is misinterpreting the sound of sizzling meat for an arc fault ... | |
| Tempermental overhead | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have an overhead light in my bedroom that occasionally stops working. About two weeks ago the ... A: It could be caused by literally anything in the circuit. If this only occurs at the one fixture, ... | |
| What size wire do I need for a home shop? | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have built a shop and need to run wire for the power. I want to run an underground wire from my ... A: What gave you that thought? Recent answer to similar question from this Februrary. Category: ... | |
| GFCI Rec + Switch | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: Just recently I bought an older home and in order to update it as best as possible I have installed ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Flickering lights | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: In the ceiling of one room I have 4 recessed incandescent floods. They all are operated by the same ... A: Since all four lights respond the same way, the problem is at some common element. Bad switch, loose ... | |
| Powering a ceiling fan | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I need to run power to a BR ceiling fan I installed. I want to install a wall switch to operate the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Junction Boxes | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: Is it code to have a junction box covered up by a suspended ceiling? It was an old light box for the ... A: You would need to be more descriptive of your suspended ceiling. If you are talking about acoustical ... | |
| Sub-panel feed | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a second home in the country that was recently vandalized. The main house panel is outside ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| overhead lighting | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: my wife and i just bought a house that has no overhead lighting in any rooms. i can access some ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Light Fixture appears to have stopped working | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I recently moved into a new (old) home. Recently, a 100W light bulb blew out, and I ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Outlets and Hot water heater | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Just purchase a condo built in 2003. Today I was vacuuming a room and when I turned on the vacuum ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 *Just purchase a ... | |
| home electrical | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a bathroom located near the laundry room. today my lights went out in the laundry and ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| kitchen wiring | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: our refrigerator,microwave,dishwasher and all 7 kitchen receptacles are on one 20 amp breaker. we've ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| open ground | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: howdy,,,i`m getting power to the recp.but my tester says that there is an open ground,but i`m not ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Wiring a Vanity light | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: The vanity came with a black, a white and an earth wire. Instructions state to wire the white to ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Loss power in two rooms but no tripped breakers | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I recently lost power in two rooms reset all breakers had power coming out of them went into the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| microwave won't work in dedicated outlet | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: My microwave stopped working - I plugged it into another outlet and it works. So, I assumed the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| wiring | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: Can i continue a 14 guage 15 amp light circuit, that has 8 cfl lights fixtures on it,and is near ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| fuse box in the home | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I was using my hair blower at the same time that I had a portable heater running, and I blew the ... A: Fuse? Tripped? RED LIGHT? Is there a little indicator window on a rectangular device with a handle ... | |
| Wiring | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have come across some old tube wiring in my house how do I attach the new wiring to the old. The ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| rewiring knob and tube wiring | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have exterior lights blowing a circuit. I have successfully rewired all other wiring, but not ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| breaker panel | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I am removing an electric stove, can I use the cable and breaker to feed a subpanel? Wire is 4 gauge ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Question about energy saving light bulbs | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: We had a 60 watt energy saving light bulb (the mercury ones)in our basement light fixture for ... A: I understand your concern. The lamps you are talking about are fluorescent lamps. It sounds like you ... | |
| 3 phase | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I am wiring up a Enco mill 3 phase motor 2 hp. I have a 50 amp triple breaker in a three phase ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Re-installing cooktop | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: "I'm reinstalling a gas cooktop after we replaced our countertops. No problem with the gas - ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Motion sensor switch | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Have an 800W single pole motion sensor switch to install in a bathroom to replace a two pole switch. ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| generater | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I bought a generator for when our power goes out. The house is wired to run on a generator. However ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| electrical generator surge | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: i hooked up a generator (4000) watts during a power outage. i have a dissconnect ect. on the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Newly Installed Light will not turn off | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: We just bought a new condo and installed a dining room light. The light comes on fine but will not ... A: You're pulling my leg, right? Is this condo brand new or just new to you? If it is brand new, call ... | |
| 60 gal air compressor | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 60 gal. single stage upright stationary air compressor. I installed a 2 pole 30 amp breaker ... A: Is this a new installation? Storage volume is irrelevant. What circuit and fuse size are required by ... | |
| 3 phase air-compressor | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: i have a 3 phase air compressor 7.5hp motor and im going to run it with a 25hp VFD single phase ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| gfci | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: how do I wire a gfci with more than two cables in the box? cable 1 is the power from the main ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Is GFCI outlet faulty? | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I need a help on GFCI outlet. When nothing is plugged into the GFCI outlet, hitting test will not ... A: Did this outlet previously work normally or is this a new device which has never functioned ... | |
| 2 Prong to 3 prong outlets | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have read on this site that 2 prong outlets can't be replaced with 3 prong without 12/2 wiring. I ... A: This is not a question. It is a statement. You are also promulgating a falsehood if you are stating ... | |
| wiring fan | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I am installing a minka fan without light that has a remote for 3 speeds. is it possible to use a ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Running electricty to my music studio/ | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find out what i need to do to run electricity from a receptacle in the crawl space ... A: Natalie: I just sent this message to someone five minutes ago- "Thank you for your request for ... | |
| Subpanel in new garage | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently constructed a new 384 sq ft work shop in my backyard. The work shop is located 150 ft ... A: If you follow this forum, you will see that I continually tell people I am not a free engineer. You ... | |
| no electric in living room | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: our electric went out in the living room and part of the garage. we checked the circuit breaker, it ... A: What style of house? Where is your panel? If you know what is on that breaker, figure out the ... | |
| Electrical short | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I woke three days ago to find the electric had gone out sometime in the night, after we had heavy ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Lights Dimming | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Robert, I searched the previous Q%26A on this site for my problem. I came across a similar problem ... A: Did he pull out all the breakers and inspect the bus before he said the panel looks great? If so, ... | |
| lightswitch/electrical outlet | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: i live in home with no electrical outlet in the bathroom. is it even possible to add an electrical ... A: Maybe yes, maybe no. It is always possible to do SOMETHING. Your BEST option is to run a new 12 ... | |
| 3way dimmers | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I installed recessed lights in hallway with power going to first light then to next for five in ... A: For starters, you can only put one dimmer in. Other than that, since it sounds like three-way ... | |
| Dedicated 20 amp circuit | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a $11,500 audio system in my house, so I want to take care of it as one would assume. So I ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 911 switch | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a home where the pole light has a 911 switch.The electrician put a single pole ... A: I cannot picture the circuiting. Perhaps this was done to avoid changing the conductors to the pole ... | |
| Grounding a stainless steel kitchen sink | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I discovered that my stainless kitchen sink is not electrically grounded. It uses small sections of ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| voltage drop | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I am installing a 100 amp sub panel in a barn 325' from the main panel. # 2 aluminum urd is rated ... A: What is the actual anticipated load? Overall voltage drop should be no more than 5% [is your 13 volt ... | |
| stove wiring | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: i know how to wire the stove but i have a old house with a addidiion and i want to move the stove ... A: There is no reason to not install an extension, if done peroperly. The only problem is that your ... | |
| A/C and home wiring | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Please help. We were living in a house and used a portable a/c unit during the hottest days. ... A: Ridiculous. If you didn't go in the breaker box yourself, there is NOTHING you could have done ... | |
| Replacing Breaker Switch | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: How would I change my breaker switch from 150amps to 15 amps? My house had an electric heater when ... A: What you need to do is abandon the 150 amp switch and circuit. It does not pose any danger. Have an ... | |
| Flickering Lights and Sounds | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a flickering lights problem that my sister thinks that could possibly come from our water ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| wiring a shop | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm extending service to a shop. Can I come off of the meter base lugs to a 100 amp disconnect and ... A: Only if the meter base lugs are rated for terminating two cables. Also, the extra load may ... | |
| bathroom wiring | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: in what situation bathroom receptacle outlet can feed other room outlet. A: This practice is no longer allowed. You cannot feed any new receptacle from a new or existing ... | |
| Amps | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I have added a 220v sub panel in my attic. I have a 40amp D-pole breaker in the main panel a 8-3 ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Permanent Generator Installation | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: natural gas, to my home. The generator comes with a 200amp transfer switch. The generator will be ... A: What is the actual load? Is that 90 feet walking distance or conductor distance? You need to know ... | |
| Grounding to the common | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I live in Guatemala and do a lot of volunteer electrical work. The concept of a true ground wire is ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| bath gfci, above tb light, and single pole switch | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I live in New England and just installed a new dedicated GFCI line for my main bathroom (the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| GFI PROTECTION | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: IF I HAVE A 208V TWIST LOCK CORD CAP IS THERE A WAY TO GFI PROTECT THAT RECEPT IF I ONLY HAVE 2 HOTS ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 3 way 4 way wiring | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have basement steps with one switch at the top and one switch at the bottom of the stairs that ... A: Is there or did there used to be an outside basement entry? Might be a 4-way as you suggest. Where ... | |
| adding 220 power to my garage | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: hey i plan on adding a service panel and a 220 line to my garage but im kind of lost on what im ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 3 way switched recepts | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I am finding that there is residual voltage on the switched side of a split receptacle on a 3 way ... A: I appreciate that. I am an <a href="http://www.wilberelectrical.com/default.asp">electrician, ... | |
| 3 way switched recepts | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I am finding that there is residual voltage on the switched side of a split receptacle on a 3 way ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| adding a couple of dual outlets with a switch leg to any already existing outside gfi dual outlet | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Is there any difference in tying into a gfi existing outside outlet and adding a switch leg to run a ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| residential electrical troubleshooting | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: slowly as days and weeks go by in my house im losing power. first my lights started dimming and ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| grounding 2 prong receptacles | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a real estate broker. A 1962 home in California I am selling has no ground wire to the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| sparks | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: We have a sign on the outside of the building and the wires on the inside were sparking and of ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| light switch | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: i have 4 can lights in my kitchen that all of the sudden will not turn on with the switch i have ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| wiring gfci | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: Attempting to install a gfci in the kitchen by the sink here in Wheaton IL. Box has black hot and ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| extension box | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if it exist in the market a extension box to permit extention (connecting 3 ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| wiring combination switch outlet | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I have an older wiring installation, hot and neutral only, no ground. Old combination single pole ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| wiring circuit | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have power to outlet "B". There are outlets "C" and "D" to the right, and outlet "A" to the left. ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516-16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| potential shop power need | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I am anticipating building a relatively small shop to house: three 3-phase Oliver machines [mdl ... A: You need to contact the utility "new service department" or whatever they call it where you are. Try ... | |
| Electrical light problem | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I had a room wired and when I installed the light, it will not turn off. I have continuity to the ... A: something is missing here How is it you have 2 white and three black wires? [or 2 black, 2 white and ... | |
| amps volts | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: Hi I have changed most of my appliances plus from australia to uk they only worked for a coupke of ... A: Sorry. I don't know ANYTHING about UK and Australia electricity, not even voltage levels. What I ... | |
| 3 way single pole and 3 way combo | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I replaced my light switches, a single pole 3 way and a single pole 3 way combo near the basement ... A: Though your description is unclear - [really] - I have derived the impression that there are THREE ... | |
| static phase converter | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a lathe with a 3 phase 7 1/2hp motor . I have run #10 wire 220v single phase to the ... A: Contact the manufacturer. By the way, did you know that most sources state something similar to the ... | |
| gfci tripping | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a gfci that began tripping with no obvious explanation; no new changes on the the circuit, no ... A: Hang any new pictures? Install any new molding? Basic troubleshooting is required. Something finally ... | |
| Electrical | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Robert, another person asked Don, about his planned 400' electric run out to his dock, Don gave him ... A: According to the NEC 250.4 and 250.32, as I understand it in this circumstance, it is required to ... | |
| high voltage | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: i just bought a house an the voltage at sockets shows 144 to 148 on meter,what do you thinks the ... A: That's high. Call the utility before you burn something up, like your TV, due to overvoltage, which ... | |
| testing | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: Just wondered if you could try and explain to me the difference between a continuity test and an R1 ... A: sorry-don't know what you mean by R1-R2 test also, what is a strapper? intermediate switch? [we have ... | |
| Erratic operation | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: My dusk to dawn light fixture has worked good for years. The bulb gave out. I replaced it. Now It ... A: Often, when the bulb is allowed to failed completely and remain so for any period of time, the ... | |
| emt conduit | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a broken, pot metal emt coupler in the middle of my main conduit from the meter to the panel. ... A: I am not aware of an electrical manufacturer that makes such a gizmo, though they would occasionally ... | |
| Neutral wire | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I had previously asked Robert a question about a 2/0 aluminum wire being too large for my neutral ... A: Why are you suddenly installing a larger cable than existed in an obsolete panel, pray tell? ... | |
| ENT / Orange Smurf | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm running the orange version of smurf tube for some low-voltage wiring going from basement to ... A: Since the purpose is to reduce or prevent noise from induced current, it is best to keep as far as ... | |
| Electric stove - hotplate only gets warm | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: One of the hotplates on my electric cooktop refuses to get hot! It will only become somewhat warm ... A: If it works at all, the wiring and socket should probably be ok. I would think it is probably the ... | |
| 240 in a 120 outlet | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: Greetings from a fellow "Expert" (computers, not electrical stuff). I apologize for the length of ... A: Bummer... My bet is that the cable with the red and black has 240v between the red and black. Either ... | |
| 50 Amp Spa | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I plan to install a 50A 240V GFCI spa kit about 60 feet from the main panel. I think I need to use ... A: White? You need a neutral too? I take it you were planning on using copper THHN at 90 degrees? Most ... | |
| 240V electrical heater | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: this heater has only black and red wire (of course, it also has a ground wire). I used #10 (black ... A: Why #10? Why 3-wire? There is no neutral in straight 240v applications. Cap the white. You don't ... | |
| Standby generator install | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: Greetings, and thanks in advance for volunteering your skills to help someone out. I am looking to ... A: It doesn't matter where you put the transfer switch, you have to bring house power to it anyway. ... | |
| stalling baseboard heater and double pole thermstat | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: 1 is 1500 watts 2nd 750 watts 240 volts baseboard heater and thermostat in my attic room can you ... A: 12 gauge, 2-pole 20 amp breaker WIRING DIAGRAM? You probably shouldn't be doing this yourself... * ... | |
| Electrical outlets not working | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I came home and tried to turn on the tv.. wouldn't turn on. then discovered that three outlets as ... A: You need a loop - transformer-hot-load-neutral-transformer It is a bad connection someplace. Could ... | |
| wiring affecting tv? | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: We have an unusual situation. Several of our TV stations tend to get fuzzy while we are watching. ... A: Ghostbusters...... Sounds screwy to me. It may be that turning on the light in the next room seems ... | |
| electrical outlet problem | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have two upstairs bathroom outlets that don't work when I plug in a hair dryer. The circuit ... A: yeah. weird Turn ther breaker off and on and see if that helps Also, trip and reset the GFI device. ... | |
| Power goes out on part of my house, but no breakers are kicked out... | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: i am remodeling my kitchen. i installed a new dual oven range, and a new microwave vent above it. I ... A: It could be many things. Breakers that are dead wouldn't happen to be every other breaker pair, like ... | |
| telephone wiring | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Upon close examination of the exterior of our house, it appears the previous owners had installed 3 ... A: Maybe they had rented out rooms or had an office in the house, so you got more than one network ... | |
| help with wiring dimmer switch | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: please explain the correct wiring for the ceiling light that connects to the dimmer switch in the ... A: Your photo didn't come through It can't be that hard anyway. It is just a switch and a light I will ... | |
| detached garage sub panel | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I was reading one of your responses on allexperts.com and I was curious about a situation I'm having ... A: According to the NEC [250.32] it is required that multiple buildings under common management [your ... | |
| Question | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: Someone suggested I get a digital voltmeter to see what voltage is really coming into my house. What ... A: Can't speak for Ideal meters. The only tester I ever had of Ideal's was the yellow solenoid-type ... | |
| house wiring | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a (light) switch controlled receptacle, actually 1/2 half of the receptacle is controlled by ... A: Of course it is possible We have walked on the moon It will not necessarily be easy though Best ... | |
| Question | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have an old Wadsworth service panel and it has "with ground fault interruptor" written on it. It ... A: Well, I thought I had seen about everything. Never ran across one of those. GFIs are great, even if ... | |
| recessed lighting | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: i have a north/west facing living room thats pretty dark most of the time. we use it as a library ... A: You are opening up a real can of worms You need to decide whether you are creating real ... | |
| dryer troubleshooting | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I am a mechanic in the military so I know a bit about troubleshooting. However, I recently ... A: As in all things in life, timing is evberything. Disconnect the heater element and see if the ... | |
| 220volts from 110v, outlets | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I need to test a 220volt oven for about 10 minutes or less . I don't have a 220 volt outlet and I ... A: naaaahh..... ...won't work Don't do it. The product of your idea creates a hazard. What do you hope ... | |
| high electric bills | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: What can cause high ($500+) electric bills? I have checked everything, disposed of old refridges ... A: Is the underground wiring which you suspect before or after the meter? You say you clamped all the ... | |
| High Power useage | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: Help can wiring cause a high power usage ? I have change out all appliances , water heater , air ... A: Weird-someone else just asked the same question same answerWhat can cause high ($500+) electric ... | |
| Intermitent Power Failures | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: Robert: My house lights flicker periodically, and I lose power in most of the house for 15 minutes ... A: You have a power problem It is either your service equipment or the utility company's equipment If ... | |
| old house wiring to new outside light | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: we have an older house and the wiring behind the light switch has only one hot wire and the new ... A: WHADAYA MEAN ... there is only one hot wire...?!? Are you telling me there is only one single ... | |
| how do you connect a double receptecle to a single light switch | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a light switch that turns on the light in my garage. I want to connect a double receptacle to ... A: Sorry There doesn't seemm to be enough info here Do you mean to tell me that there is only one cable ... | |
| Internal electrical brown out | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: During a power outage I turned off the main and used a generator, plugged into an external house ... A: I suggest you look at the fact that it is evident that you don't know what you are doing. It is ... | |
| ceiling fan connections | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I want to install a ceiling fan in the garage. The wire colors from the switch are red, white & ... A: For the fan, blue is usually the light kit wire, black the fan hot, white the neutral. As far as ... | |
| low voltage problem | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I live in Western Australia. A number of outlets in one part of the house are not powering ... A: Not familiar with Australian wiring practice [thought I had thought of relocating at one time] DO ... | |
| Fan works fan light does not. | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Had a power outage. When power came back on the fan worked at one speed, the remote did not and the ... A: Sounds like the remote relay module blew up. With remote, chain does nothing useful-module controls ... | |
| I know there is a splice, but I can't find it...Help please! | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: Okay. We inherited a very old house (1913 two story could count as three with the size of the ... A: No apologies necessary This mess is likely fed off another hidden splice, very possibly into the ... | |
| Garage Door Opener Keeps Burning Out | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 side-by-side garage doors with openers. Ten years ago when I built the house, the builder ... A: Maybe...but lightning is millions of volts and jumps 30,000 feet. You don't really believe you can ... | |
| undercabinet lights | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I would like to ask for assistance regarding kitchen undercabinet lights. I have a utilitech xenon ... A: Interesting and thoughtful consideration I recommend you contact the manufacturer and find out what ... | |
| Outlets | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have two outlets that are dead. One is outside lower level. One is outside main level (directly ... A: You may believe all GFIs were checked, but outside recps says GFI... Either you have missed a GFI ... | |
| power out in only 3 rooms | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: My daughter plugged in a vacuum in the living room. For whatever reason, the power went out in that ... A: The high current from the vacuum possibly caused an already poor connection to fail. You are lucky, ... | |
| intermittent voltage drop in house | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I am having a problem in my 200 year old house in West NJ, the house was wired with early Romex and ... A: Have you noticed any lamps getting really bright at the same time? You may have an open neutral. Go ... | |
| Outdoor Wiring for Radon Pump | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: It calls for GFCI on ALL outdoor RECEPTACLES, but I am simply mounting a wall switch outside to ... A: A pump? It is a fan. You are installing a hard wired switch for a fan. No receptacle, right? [a ... | |
| Ceiling Light Comes On By Itself | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I had one ceiling light capped off when they were bldg. townhouse. One fan stopped working, cap had ... A: Is this stuff all on one circuit? You need to map out the circuit and find the first item on the ... | |
| Low hanging aerial service lines | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure this is the place to ask this, but I've been researching for days and I can't find ... A: Six feet is too low. Likely utility problem and not a homeowner issue but contact the utility and ... | |
| Electrical for Boat Lift Motors | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm installing two 1hp 120-240V 13.6amp/6.8amp motors with protected (GFCI built into the plugs) ... A: Voltage drop on 10s is too high. You will need to keep within 3% recommended internal voltage drop. ... | |
| change old fuse box too breaker panel | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: having a problem in the old fuse box the main lights fuse wires were 2 fifty amp fuses.i need to ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Replacing an old combo switch | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to replace a switch/receptacle combo that broke. The switch runs the garbage disposal in ... A: What you are stating is mechanically impossible. There had to be more terminals and more wires [if ... | |
| short in bathroom wiring to light fixture | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Our Old fixture was flickering and then the light stopped working. We bought a new fixture and ... A: I take it this is a ceiling-mounted fixture? Drop the fixture and look for the place where the hot ... | |
| Plastic cable sleeves | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I am upgrading my electrical service from 100a to 200a. I have purchased a 200A panel and am ... A: An electricial contractor who is willing to change the mast and meter for you won't care what exists ... | |
| Outdoor lights go out after couple minutes | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have four outdoor porch lights that I put up a couple years ago to replace older ones. The ... A: There is a bad splice somewhere you can't see then [assuming the wire didn't just break or get cut ... | |
| 3 way switch hookup | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to wire up 3 way switches. I understand the concept but here's my problem: In one box I ... A: Yes, you can do it. Treat each "3-way" operation as a separate job. On one set you send the hot ... | |
| Bad Electrical Outlet | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: BAD ELECTRICAL OUTLET I have an outlet that is not working. I tested it and it tested as ... A: I suppose it used to work ok? Wire it the way it was originally Plug in testers give false readings ... | |
| pool bonding | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: The pool was bonded and inspected. The rebar was bonded but not inspected. The inspector shot the ... A: Nothing Whoever approved the pour without the inspection being completed was in error. If they do ... | |
| Grounding old house 2 prong outlets | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Our old house has mostly 2 prong outlets. An electrician installed 3 wall lights that had 3 prong ... A: What your "electrician" has done is against the NEC. The ground prong opening should be blocked or ... | |
| 3-Way -THREE pendant problem | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I had a previous entry - newer problems... My switches keep blowing. I will attach what I have ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Subpannel | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: A licenced electrician installed two sub pannels in my home. One in the garage and one in the ... A: I could've sworn I had answered this one... Question A: if Neutral and ground are connected at the ... | |
| GFI | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I am rewiring my wet boathouse and want to be sure it's protected from faults. Are GFI's only for ... A: I am acting under the belief that this is a private, owner-only boathouse, not a marina or public ... | |
| Main breaker problem | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: Robert, I own a small residential home that I converted into a daycare facility for my wife in the ... A: Get the utility to replace the damaged aerial cable. This may have contributed to the main tripping, ... | |
| Switch hook-up | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a line that comes from my house to my deck. At that point it hooks up to two outdoor outlets ... A: Is it your purpose to control the first two outlets? Well then, you put a switch in the circuit ... | |
| 240 wiring | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I am replacing a Jennair cooktop with a similar model with a similar energy rating. The newer ... A: A similar Jennair, or a similar non-Jennair unit? Never the less, the wiring configuration you ... | |
| Adding fan/lite from receptacle | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I want to add a dual switch to control a ceiling fan. I need to take the source from a receptacle ... A: If you REALLY knew how to do it at the end of the circuit, you would know how to do it in the middle ... | |
| Phone Jack...looks like a main line of some kind | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: The phone jack in my kitchen was in an awkward place, in the corner under an island with seating. A ... A: That is an old outlet! You now only use 2 of the three wires - the ones which were connected to red ... | |
| 3 way switch | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a hallway light that is controlled by two switches. On switch one there are two groups of ... A: No need to be confused. No need to panic. Electricity is actually very simple. There are just a lot ... | |
| Attic Fan Wiring Therm-o-disc 775-1 | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I installed a new switched outlet in my attic and ran power to an attic fan that the previous ... A: If it only works when the temp is BELOW the attic temp, it makes it sound like a heating thermostat. ... | |
| Circuit breaker not working | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a an older electrical box with screw in fuses (4). I have a small picture diagram attached ... A: 1] You are installing a bad fuse as replacement 2] The fuse block is damaged 3] There is a bad ... | |
| Nema wiring and outlets | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I have an appliance that is rated 208-240v 13 amps 2700w. It came with a nema 6-20 power cord. I ... A: A real electrician shouldn't need a preamble or insteruction. Do you still want to plug in a dryer? ... | |
| 110 to 220 conversion | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I posted this to another expert and got the response below. Any information would be appreciated. ... A: No good You are out of luck. Period. The reason you can't find the "electrician" is because he ain't ... | |
| service grounding | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 100 amp service with a 100 amp disconnect, I was wondering how to properly ground this ... A: Why do people do things they know nothing about? You have a meter, a disconnect and then a remote ... | |
| Wiring for well pump | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I am replacing a pump for a shallow well. The original was wired for 120 V. The new motor is ... A: The number seems to be an Agrisupply number, not an XKJ number 115/230 means you can use either. ... | |
| Changing out a 220 v 30 amp breaker | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: While replacing a water heater in a 30 year old house my step-son purchased 10 months ago, the 30 ... A: unless the anticipated balance of your corporeal existence is worth less than a few dollars. If you ... | |
| Underground Wiring in Conduit Question | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I searched the Ohio Revised Electrical Code (doing a job in Cleveland Ohio) and cannot find any code ... A: The NEC does not determine the utility of materials. The NEC requires that all materials be ... | |
| wiring help | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: Robert, I'm doing an installation similar to the picture but the plug is a GFCI plug/switch. I'm ... A: you only need a red if you are continuing on after the bath light at the recp/switch combo: white ... | |
| Outdoor electrical enclosure | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a water pond in my backyard that I'm "raising from the dead". There are 4 outdoor spotlights ... A: Nice Any NEMA 3 enclosure will do [maybe $60-$80] You can get a NEMA 12 with hinged cover and a back ... | |
| Wiring a GFCI | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Wilber - Can you suggest a solution? I am trying to replace a combination switch and 3 prong ... A: you connected both blacks and the red together and also the 2 whites to each other? and it doesn't ... | |
| Wiring a GFCI | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Wilber - Can you suggest a solution? I am trying to replace a combination switch and 3 prong ... A: Get rid of the recp at the switch and wire it for switch only. Drop a recp out of the switch in a ... | |
| Replacing (1) 3-way switch and (1) split outlet | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Robert. I hope you can help us; we cant find anything addressing our particular setup and have tried ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| occassional pops | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I moved an electrical outlet 1 foot over in prep of new kitchen. Used 3 wire Romex. Started ... A: What do you mean by "pops" - a noise or the circuit trips? It sounds, though, that you are referring ... | |
| service wire | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: Robert I hope you can help me. I am running a service to my pole barn from 200 amp disconnect that ... A: shouldn't be a problem quadplex IS wet location rated [I mean-it is made to be in the rain and snow ... | |
| ceiling fan hook up | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Robert, I'd like to hook a ceiling fan for Mom, but I cant figure out how to open the fuse box ... A: The switch in a properly installed lighting configuration should shut the power off to the light. ... | |
| Re-routing Air Cond. power cable | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently discovered that my mother's A/C power cable (220 VAC, single phase, 10-2 plus GND ROMEX) ... A: Actually, wire nuts will do it just fine. They are rated for at least 300 volts and they make ... | |
| 3 way switch problem | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a switch problem that I need some help with. May I first say that I have a basic ... A: I sure really hope there are more than just one each of red black and white wires in each box. If ... | |
| where do the amps go? | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: After the voltage and the amps reach the load/resistance and do work, they follow the neutral out, ... A: My answer to this must have gotten lost in the ether... There is no remainder Voltage is the measure ... | |
| drilling into a wall near electrical wiring box | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: and hit something that prevented me from drilling...I realize the area was very close to the light ... A: It might have been a nail plate, if there was a wire there and the electriciaxcn did a proper job, ... | |
| Unfinished basement / Lighting near plumbing | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a question related to running some extra lighting boxes in my unfinished basement. I am ... A: Consideration of potential for future abnormal failure service emergencies is not an installation ... | |
| switches and plugs | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: i have 6 wires at a light switch box.1 is power from source.2 is power to another room. 3 is to a ... A: Boy, are YOU ever screwed... Did you at least label what wire went to what? Which went to the switch ... | |
| Dead circuit | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: My basement is fully finished and unfortunately drywalled, including the ceilings. One of the ... A: Sounds like you have a real problem. Have you tested from a known hot source [end of an extension ... | |
| disconnect box distance | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: hey there bob. how far can my 100amp residential breaker panel be away from my meter socket b4 I ... A: It can be 1,000 feet away, as long as you don't enter the building. When you enter the building, the ... | |
| electrical reset button | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: An outlet goes out about every other day and I have to go to another room and push a reset button ... A: First, I would get rid of any supplier who vaguely threatens that I am "a fire waiting to happen." ... | |
| electric range wiring | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I just removed a 35 year old electric range that was hard wired. Coming from the wall is a Black ... A: Assume nothing or you will receive my snide "response to arrogant know-it-alls" letter... Ranges ... | |
| new fixture has no ground wire | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm replacing a ceiling light fixture which was connected to the ground wire... with a new simple ... A: I suppose that this isn't a UL listed fixture then, som you won't be voiding the listing... Either ... | |
| Motion sensor control garage lights | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I had a motion control dual light installed outside in between my 2 car garage. It work okay on a ... A: Sure Get rid of the motion sensor I don't like them I won't install them I won't maintain them See ... | |
| Strange ground/neutral problems | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: .. I have a problem in my 50 year old house's electrical system. There is no ground wire in the ... A: You are the most recently discovered victim of "Handy Jack" Handy Jack is my less than affectionate ... | |
| Outside lights won't work | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I have just recently bought a foreclosure and have done all the needed repairs by myself. However I ... A: Wherever you plug in an extension cord, if the outlet works, there is a working hot and a working ... | |
| Combination Switch/Receptacle | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: Robert:I am replacing a regular light switch for the cellar because I also need to light the ... A: what you plan won't work what you have is actually called a "switch leg" and you have no neutral You ... | |
| Flickering and brown outs | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: For 4-5 days, I've noticed lights flickering in the house, our detached garage, and our barn. All ... A: The electrician didn't call the utility? Sounds like a bad connection on their lines. Call the ... | |
| Undercabinet Lighting Problems | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: Ok, we have puck lights under our cabinets in the kitchen. They were wired 2.5 years ago and as of ... A: I expect you can fix them yourself. After all, the electrician is just another guy, too. Right? ... | |
| knob and tube dilemma | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I am an experienced mechanical professional, but this situation is driving me crazy. One question! ... A: So, how would that work? [remember the neutral bar is grounded, unless you have a fused neutral with ... | |
| Arc Fault breaker circuit | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I tried to install an AFCI on a rather large circuit which included fluorescent lights and ... A: Depending on who wired the circuit, and when, an AFCI may never work on it. There may be an illegal ... | |
| Outlets in a Series Controlled by Two Three Way Switches | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: We recently painted a room and decided to change out all the switches and outlets to white ones. ... A: Well, you have the right idea, but I guess you weren't all that methodical, or there was madness to ... | |
| problems with recessed lights and outlets frying polarized appliances | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I am having an issue with some remodel work. I added two recessed fixtures to their own circuit 15 ... A: Well, you thought wrong. Based on the spacing of existing breakers, I am absolutely certain you have ... | |
| problems with recessed lights and outlets frying polarized appliances | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I am having an issue with some remodel work. I added two recessed fixtures to their own circuit 15 ... A: Three phase? It could possibly be a delta system. Did you notice that every third breaker space was ... | |
| florescent lighs at my office | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have seven 3 x 4' flourescents at my office. Three of them were wired to stay on all the time. I ... A: They were likely installed [at great expense] as night lights with emergency backup units. They were ... | |
| voltage on 220 | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a subpanel in my shop that is supplied from house panel by underground. There has been no ... A: You have an open neutral [or as near as ....] Check feed and load panel end terminations for ... | |
| probable damage to electrical wires | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: We are building a new house in Indiana. The siding contractor shot nails through the breaker boxes. ... A: Bummer I know of no reliable test method that you could utilize The only sure answer would be to ... | |
| electric | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: hi would want to know if its possible to put a 30 dbl to controll 4 heatears of 1500w A: 208 or 240 volt? It wouldn't matter if they are standard 240 volt heaters, because the wattage is ... | |
| Metal Buildings | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have just recently installed a 200 amp meter can and main disconnect combo on a metal building ... A: The service ends at the main disconnect combo breaker. You need to run 4 conductors to the "panel" ... | |
| getting results in writing | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I might be barking up the wrong tree here,I moved into a old house 2 months ago and I received an ... A: Sue everyone in sight. File a complaint with the state Public Utility Commission. File a complaint ... | |
| light/fan dimmer | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: "Hi. I am trying to connect a dimmer fan/light combo to my current fan with light. I have some ... A: you don't have enough wires to do what you want, you need at least one 3-wire up to the fan All ... | |
| bathroom circut | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 wires coming into where I want to put a gfci receptical. power coming in from panel, one ... A: It doesn't have 3 wires, it has 3 cables. Draw out the boxes, cables and wires [unterminated] and ... | |
| front door sconces -- wiring | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: A friend of mine called me to take a look at this: she is having work done on her house (not ... A: Not enough info here to solve your problem. How many cables and wires at which boxes, and where do ... | |
| Sub Panel Wire Size | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions regarding sub panels. Is the amp rating of a sub panel supposed to be higher ... A: There is no hope, only the rules. Conductor is protected by breaker. 50 amp breaker-50 amp ... | |
| dimmer switch on ceiling lights | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: When I had my kitchen redone, the electrician installed lights in the ceiling and also wired a light ... A: For that to be true, the power not consumed at the light would have to be lost at the dimmer as ... | |
| Flickering light and burnt switch | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 lights on either side of my entry gate apporx 350 ft. from the house. I turned gate lights ... A: One bulb flickering means the problem is at the gate. Switch looking burnt could be caused due to ... | |
| Chandelier with 230 volts bulbs. | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I bought chandeliers from overseas. They have different European socket with light bulbs with 230 ... A: I just typed: 120v european lamps in the search window in google. These sites were ... | |
| lights dim when a/c energized | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: when my condensing unit or dryer is energized, the lights on one or more circuits dim and flicker ... A: Don't worry about the aluminum cable or alloy bus. Just check terminations for mechanical failure ... | |
| Type of wire | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I am building a barn, it is 300 ft from the 320 power box on the house. I will have lights a couple ... A: CSA=KIL/Vd CSA=Conductor Area in circular mils K=Conductance factor I=Load Current in amps L=Round ... | |
| cold air coming out from high hat lighting | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: My question to you is that we had installed high hat lighting in the summer time and now that it is ... A: There are 2 types of recessed light, those that are rated for direct contact with insulation and ... | |
| Too much on one circuit. | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me if the 80% rule for circuit load is required or just recommended for unnecessary ... A: You have about 600 watts in lighting and an 1100 watt microwave. I would expect the circuit to trip ... | |
| Wall Recepticles | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 wall recepticles with two outlets in each. The top outlet on all the recepticles is only ... A: Just one red wire? Turn the power off. replace receptacle with a new duplex receptacle. do not break ... | |
| Service problem. | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 200 amp underground service that runs 150 feet from the pole where the meter is directly to ... A: Bad news. Sure sounds like a bad conductor [if your tests are right] and, yes, it happens all the ... | |
| Service problem. | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 200 amp underground service that runs 150 feet from the pole where the meter is directly to ... A: First of all, you did not lose a phase. You have single phase service from a center-tapped 240-volt ... | |
| Electrical interference With TV | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a TV,DVD on 1 outlet in a room with 3 outlets-on the other outlet I have a computer and paper ... A: Well, you have got me stumped. Know anyone with an oscilloscope? I had a commercial customer once ... | |
| interior lights on involuntary | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: My home is 38 yrs old. The canned lights in my kitchen came on by themselves. I turned them off at ... A: The lots of rain statement makes me think it is probably related to your service entrance. Happen ... | |
| Twisting Wires | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I consider myself a reasonably skilled electrical DIYer and I understand most of the concepts of ... A: Linesman's pliers. Start with long unstripped conductor ends, twist them together leaving the ends ... | |
| Breakers crackling | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I have some crackling coming out of my breaker box and it is hard to tell what breaker the noise is ... A: Loose termination at breaker or lug Bad breaker REALLY bad breaker - loose connection to bus [risk ... | |
| Question about stripping wire | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I've read that you aren't supposed to nick the conductor when your stripping wire. I only read this ... A: well, there is nicked and there is marked... I think that if you use the number fourteen gauge ... | |
| Wiring a split a/c system | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Wilber, I am in the process of wiring up a 240 V ductless split a/c system. The outdoor unit ... A: On what basis are you allowing 14 gauge for the outdoor unit? ...and what fuse/breaker/protective ... | |
| trouble shooting electrical | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Last two weeks my garage electrical has worked one minute and the next it doesn't. I have a cb box ... A: Sounds like it could be a bad main, but it could also be the power company lost a line, or any one ... | |
| Cable size | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to put an outside light on my land I also would like to run wire to my out buildings ... A: calculate yourself Cross sectional area in circular mils= k factor [~12 for aluminum] * I [current ... | |
| Dining Room Chandelier Wiring | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: My electrician has left 3 wires (black, white, red) and a copper wire for a dining room chandelier. ... A: I don't know what wiring practices are in Italy, so I guess you have to contact the manufacturer. [I ... | |
| Red and Black Wires taped Together | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: Today I had a plumber install a new natural gas 50 gallon water heater. I converted from electric ... A: I feel I can say with reasonable confidence that your old water heater electric line has nothing to ... | |
| Circuit Breaker Trip | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old house that we have been the only owners of. For the past two months, one ... A: Intermittent problems are the most annoying and the most difficult to address. Metal or plastic ... | |
| Service Entrance Wire - re-use, replace, or upgrade? | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: In a big storm, my service entrance wire came unattached from the house. The electric company has ... A: It isn't 110, it is 100-amp. It isn't 220, it is 200-amp. You won't get 200-amp wire in a 100-amp ... | |
| Bathrrom Fixtures power is out but GFCI outlet works | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: My 1/2 bathroom has a fan, ceiling light and vanity light. I flip the switch and they all do not ... A: Your GFI is probably on a different [20-amp appliance] circuit. [especially in a newer home] Sounds ... | |
| Changing my 200AMP panel | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I have an old Sylvania bolt-on 200amp service panel with 40 breaker slots. It's full and due to the ... A: Maybe you only have a 100-amp meter. And I can't see your job, so who am I to contradict someone who ... | |
| battery | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I guess i was wondering if that would work, and how long it would last, with a average size battery ... A: couldn't say How many volt-amp-hours will the battery deliver? and what is the heaters wattage? ... | |
| adding wiring to distant existing receptacle | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a question that it holding me back from completing this job. The situation is that the last ... A: Sounds like an old row house A newer building would have adequate receptacles on most if not all ... | |
| Change in VAc | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: Robert, I currently have a 220 VAC stove that is being replaced with a gas unit that needs 110VAC to ... A: It isn't as simple as you make it sound, but properly configured, there is no reason you could not ... | |
| Automatic electrical shutoff switch | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I am adding a sunroom with a 2 ton HVAC. My house is fairly small with an HVAC already installed. ... A: It is difficult to say without knowing the precise configuration of your transfer setup. You could ... | |
| water heater element wiring burning out? | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to find an answer to my problem, any advice you can share will be great. I have a ... A: Does the element burn out? ...or are we talking about the same element burning up the wire conected ... | |
| Generator Wiring | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5550 watt generator and want to run a two wire with ground 12 Ga 100' extension cord from ... A: You asked I answered That isn't sarcasm. I mean it. Install a transfer switch or do what you please. ... | |
| 220 volt switching | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Can I buy a 220 switch that will alow me to swich to 3 different locations from a single 220 source? ... A: I have never looked for one. I don't know what application they would make one for. You could always ... | |
| garage door opener wiring | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: We want to pre wire for a garage door opener that we have not purchased or decided on yet. What ga. ... A: 18 ga. should be fine, but I would decide what door opener I want to install first and see what ... | |
| is my panel box up to code? | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: i recently acquired an old shotgun house in ky. i wonder if my panelbox is up to code without hiring ... A: You would need a copy of the NEC in force when your house was wired and/or the service was upgraded. ... | |
| I screwed up a circuit in my house! | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: To begin with, we have a switched outlet (the top of the outlet is switched, the bottom is always ... A: Switch leg.. one of the cables goes from the receptacle to the switch.. [there is only the one cable ... | |
| Adding ground wire to old 2 wire outlet | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I just had this done by an electrician I found in the Penny Savers. He supposed to have drilled ... A: Your conditions are unclear. I can't tell without seeing the installation or getting a better ... | |
| erratic table saw behavior | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: ive got a 10" home table saw that suddenly has not behaved normally. while sawing one day, it just ... A: a clue here is the "it starts when I spin it by hand" note. circuit breaker? [thermal cutout unit?] ... | |
| Voltage drop | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: In a 6 outlet GFCI circuit in a new Modular home kitchen 4 outlets measure 120v and function ... A: 1] GFIs are not designed to control voltage levels. 2] You shouldn't be able to read voltage to ... | |
| lighting, metal halides 208 versus 240 | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: ..I have an opportunity to purchase numerous metal halide lights for greenhouse tomato production, ... A: have the equipment examined I think it likely you will find that the ballasts are multi-tap units ... | |
| Converting ceiling fixture to plug into wall plug | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: First, thanks in advance for your help. I think this question has an easy answer, but here we go. ... A: search google with the phrase "male cord cap" this was on first page of results: ... | |
| GFCI Plug | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to wire a GFCI Plug and am having a problem. There are a total of 9 wires in the old ... A: Your statement seems problematic. You say that the one black wire shows 120 volts when connected to ... | |
| Arc Fault Breaker tripping on new ceiling fan | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: My house is 4 years old and has arc fault breakers for the bedrooms. I've installed a new ceiling ... A: since it happens when you try EITHER the fan OR lights, I don't see why it would be the fan.. does ... | |
| Electric current in my shower | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I can feel an electric current in my shower. I don't feel it unless I am in the shower, the shower ... A: You could always just be nuts, have a pinched nerve, etc., but your kid says he feels it too. ...of ... | |
| Low voltage in several outlets on the same circuit | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: There are seven outlets in series all connected to a 20 amp GFCI breaker. The problem I'm having is ... A: if the gfi can interrupt the ciruit, there are contacts, right? my first guess would be a bad ... | |
| Square D Safety Switch | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: This unit is early to mid-60's with screw in fuses and I believe is the overload trip for the ... A: OK then. I don't think this should be blowing the 15 amp fuse The only thing I can think is that you ... | |
| Square D Safety Switch | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: This unit is early to mid-60's with screw in fuses and I believe is the overload trip for the ... A: The switch is rated for 30 amperes - current 15 amps on each leg would be 15 amps current. OK? ... | |
| Chandelier wiring | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to hang a new chandelier. The old one was wired to a yellow and a white wire from the ... A: 600 volts only refers to insulation rating, not actual voltage present. The neutral [really the ... | |
| Question about capping a wire to a wall heater | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I have just removed a baseboard heater, and do not want to install another, I just want to drywall ... A: YOU DO UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HIGHLY SKILLED, EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL GIVING ... | |
| Question about capping a wire to a wall heater | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I have just removed a baseboard heater, and do not want to install another, I just want to drywall ... A: You obviously didnt read my profile. I don't teach basics to the ungrateful and lazy. Do your ... | |
| Garage Lights | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: Have a problem with outside garage light pair, standard builders’ grade fixtures from Lowes: Both ... A: there are 2 possibilities that come to mind order of likelihood 1] loose connection at socket in ... | |
| Circuit for Cooktop | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking to replace a Jenn Air downdraft electric cooktop with an induction cooktop. The Jenn ... A: Sounds like it was undersupplied to begin with... 8 kw would be more than 30 amps, and there should ... | |
| Uneven Voltage | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: Im having a big problem with electric in my duplex. Whenever anything electrical is run (lights, ... A: What makes you think it isn't the power coming into the building? Open neutral Main panel, meter ... | |
| 200 amp service on a 100 amp feed | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: We are selling our home and ran into a problem when we had it inspected. We bought the property with ... A: you have a 100 amp service entrance on the pole? Does it go through a 100-amp breaker at the pole? ... | |
| Wall Oven | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: Bob - I was reading an old posting about installing a wall oven. As I understood your answer, you ... A: The only reference I can find about anything like this was a cooktop rather than a wall oven, and ... | |
| requirements | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm selling my home. I recently replaced our old bubble tub with a new one. It's on it's own ... A: What inspector? A "Housing Inspector"? Like the guy who gets $300 to tell some buyer what is wrong ... | |
| Kitchen wiring | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: A few questions questions ATM... I'm installing a sub-panel for the "new" half of the house in ... A: Why wouldn't GFIs be ok in a subpanel? Switches don't need to be GFI protected, but the receptacles ... | |
| electronics fail in one room only | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: In one room of my house, all of my electonics routinely fail. I have been through several dvd ... A: ..sounds like you would just be preparing top discard a UPS if you do. Check your voltage levels for ... | |
| Lights blinking | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: Just in the past week I have noticed that all of the lights in my house begin blinking once every 2 ... A: Define fire... It could be a bad breaker or an impending panel bus burnout due to loose breakers ... | |
| dead wires? | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I hope I haven't asked you before - I've tried so many people. OK, rain fried an outside receptacle ... A: Rain fried an outside receptacle (my fault, no GFI). **What do you mean by "fried"? COuld there be a ... | |
| 40 amp/30 amp circuit sharing | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have two machines, one requires a 40 amp circuit, the other a 30 amp. I know that the two ... A: Don't quote me on this, but I think that you can use 10 gauge if terminated properly under the 25 or ... | |
| 50 amp breaker keeps triping | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: i purchased a house approx 5 years ago w/ a separate workshop in the backyard that has been wired w/ ... A: Objectionable ground current is most copmmon unsatisfactory result Ground rods are lightning route, ... | |
| 50 amp breaker keeps triping | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: i purchased a house approx 5 years ago w/ a separate workshop in the backyard that has been wired w/ ... A: Since the panel was fed with the wrong gauge conductors for the breaker size, Let us suppose that ... | |
| Electrical outlets | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: In my house all the outlets have 2 holes instead of three. Most of the appliances out there have 3 ... A: The problem and expense aren't changing the outlets. Devices cost relatively nothing. The problem is ... | |
| Lawnmower disaster | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: So I borrowed a lawnmower because mine was out of commission. The lawnmower I borrowed was an ... A: not THAT freaky really. it is allowed to have the lights on the bath receptacle circuit if the ... | |
| High electric bill, possible bad wiring? | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: we bought our home a year and a half ago. It is a new construction with energy efficient everything ... A: So, shut EVERYTHING.. lights refrigerator water heater ice maker fans A/C Washer Dryer TVs ...off ... | |
| proper terminating techniques for solid wire | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Some of my co-workers and I are debating whether or not it is good practice to twist your solid ... A: I don't think you will find ANY manufacturer who says "ABSOLUTELY DON'T twist first!" They will say, ... | |
| replacement GFCI combo outlet/switch | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I have done most of the renovation in a bathroom in my NYC apartment, and wanted to change the light ... A: There are 2 blacks and 2 whites at the switch box There are one black and white at the light One ... | |
| color coding individual wires in SCH40 PVC conduit | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a question on color coding individual wires that are run in a SCH40 PVC conduit. I have a ... A: nope, that is the convention... of course you could always label both ends of the wires BEFORE you ... | |
| combo outlet | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I am having trouble installing a new combo outlet...the outlet is a combo switch/outlet..I have ... A: So, were you clever enough to make a drawing of where the wires went before you took them apart? ... | |
| Wiring a new receptacle from single-pole switch | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to add a receptacle near a new work box that currently has a single-pole switch in it ... A: One of the blacks on the switch is the hot, the other is controlled by the switch. So just find out ... | |
| short in electrical wiring for outlet | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I had a breaker for a bedroom that tripped and wouldn't reset. Ohmmeter readings at the wall outlets ... A: have you REMOVED all the devices from the circuit when taking your readings? ...you can at least ... | |
| 307 volts on 240 volt circuit | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a wall oven (electric) that I have replaced two control boards on. The first I replaced ... A: Well, unlikely anyway, but it would not be unusual to see 260 volts. Now 130 volts is not an ... | |
| 1-exhaust fan, 2-rooms, 2-switches | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: I have (1) exhaust fan mounted in the attic with (2)-2" intake lines sucking air from one small ... A: why four-ways? there are only 2 control locations for one device... why double pole? isn't this a ... | |
| Capped neutral wire on a 240V circuit to well pump motor. | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: From the main service panel on 2-30A breakers, a 3-wire 240V circuit runs outside to a subpanel at ... A: as long as all you have is a 240 volt load, there is no need for a neutral, only a ground, which ... | |
| Adding elec. stove to service | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 200amp service box with (6 20amp110)(2 40amp220-one air conditioner, one dryer, on left ... A: If you go and look at a panel interior at one of the endless home supply centers, you may observe ... | |
| GFCI along side light switch | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a light switch next to a GFCI. I put all wires on Line side of GFCI and I have power but ... A: Your lighting and receptacle circuits shouldn't be tied together in the kitchen unless your house ... | |
| open neutral | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I have 5 receptacles on same circuit, 1 in the garage, 1 in the powder room, 2 in the bath room, and ... A: look for a loose connection or damage at the outside receptacle, as this sounds like the first ... | |
| Garage Overhead Lighting Wiring | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: I tried to replace an overhead garage light and did not write down the wiring diagram. There are ... A: so, let me guess... you remade the splices in the lighting box, huh? didn't it occur to you that ... | |
| mysterious wiring issue, at least to me.... | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: The problem I am having seems to be right up your alley. I just paid a giant bill to a guy who ... A: you need to draw out the circuit and figure where each wire goes to and comes from then you will ... | |
| Microwave keeps tripping breaker | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: Help! We just had a new home constructed and recently moved in (30 days ago). I noticed the other ... A: I found a unit like the one described. GE Profile 36" Spacemaker Over The-Range Microwave Oven - ... | |
| generator | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: We know that ground faults need a path to its source to operate the overcurrent device, the source ... A: I think they are saying not to bond the grounded conductor to the grounding conductor at the ... | |
| PhotoCell switched light | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I installed a photocell switch for the porch light to turn on at dusk and turn off in the morning. ... A: OMG I always get the weird ones... Next time the light fails to come on, you need to make sure ... | |
| plug ins | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I replaced all the plug ins and light switches in my cottage. Nothing works now, except the base ... A: The clue here seems to me to be the note about the lights dimming orange... sounds like you might ... | |
| plug ins | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I replaced all the plug ins and light switches in my cottage. Nothing works now, except the base ... A: OMG! How many openings are we talking about? of what types? What still works? Did you open any of ... | |
| 10-30R wiring help | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: My mother just moved, and I need to hook up her dryer. There is a two wire cable connected to the ... A: Well, for one thing, you don't know much and haven't spent much time investigating or learning about ... | |
| HELP WIRES CROSSED" | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: IM STUCK, I TOOK MY VANITY LIGHT DOWN AND PULLED THE WIRES APART,BUT I DONT KNOW WHERE THE WIRES ... A: Oops...time to slit your wrists..... actually, it is no biggie. But, that was dumb, why the hell did ... | |
| rewiring an old lamp | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I have an old Y shaped lamp with two bulb sockets and one switch. The switch is attached to the ... A: I guess so. Couldn't tell you. Who made the switch? You should be able to get a wiring diagram for ... | |
| Electrical Problem with Boiler Heater | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: According to your profile you are up to challenges, Great! Here's good one. My Natural Gas Boiler ... A: Sounds like a classic open neutral [or substantially so] When your oven heats it provides a ... | |
| Suppling a Paint Booth | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: Robert, I have been asked to wire the supply circuits for a new paint booth for a body shop that I ... A: 20 amps is too low for a 17 amp load [80% continuous loading rules] Check with the manufacturer. ... | |
| Wire gauge for 7.5hp Snap-on air compressor | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a used 7.5hp 80 gallon Snap-on air compressor. It has a Baldor motor that ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| home wiring | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: i have a problem with my lights. theres two lights in the middle if the hallway one light switch at ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Possible 220v wiring problem or bad electric clothe dryer. | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: Today I started to do my laundry and when I tried to start the clothe dryer, nothing happened. I ... A: * LIFE SAFETY WARNING! [disclaimer] Electricity is dangerous! You can be injured or killed! Improper ... | |
| Crystal Chanedlier Wiring from Brataslavia | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I purchased 2 crystal chandeliers from Brataslavia and they have the 220 wiring in them. I wish to ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Ridiculous ... | |
| 240v Electric Garage Heater | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I am in the process of installing a 240v heater for the garage. I have a 50amp sub panel (off a ... A: ...except you DON'T have a 50 amp subpanel - 8s aren't good for 50... you don't have a 30 amp ... | |
| Hot Water Heater Timer | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I'm replacing the timer that was 30 years old with a similar model. The old one just died. It's ... A: How should I know? Who made your old timer? Who made the new one? Same people? Did you change the ... | |
| strange voltage problem | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: 1) If I turn off all the breakers in my panel, the incoming red hot to neutral is 110v, and incoming ... A: Depending where you are in the US, and what voltage you are served with, the incoming hot to hot ... | |
| hot water heater on/off switch | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I travel a lot and would like to install an ON/OFF switch to turn off my water heater. I have been ... A: What kind of switch and box? Water heaters are usually 5000 watt elements, so you will need a 240 ... | |
| wiring a light, 3-way switch and then outlet | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a kitchen light with a 2 wire power source that I need to add a 3-way switch to. After the ... A: the three wire is there because the hot travels through on the black. the red is switched you will ... | |
| Light fixture overheating | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I recently replaced an antiquated light fixture. It's rated for 75 watts and I put a 60 watt bulb ... A: I assume you are talking about the new fixture being rated for 75 watts [an unusual value...] Unless ... | |
| Please help me figure out a dryer cord.... | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: Does ANYONE know what the 1/12 stands for? PETRA 90-2028 4-Wire Dryer Cords - 30A (Closed Eyelet) ... A: UL label is the key If an item has a UL label, you have to check what the listing is for. If the ... | |
| Outdoor receptiacle | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: My outdoor receptale for Xmas light got a yellow light which I guess indicates that it's tripped. ... A: Hard to say. Some outlets have a light when on, some when off with power at line terminals. Could ... | |
| Please help me figure out a dryer cord.... | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: Does ANYONE know what the 1/12 stands for? PETRA 90-2028 4-Wire Dryer Cords - 30A (Closed Eyelet) ... A: Here is the company site depicting your cord. http://www.petra.com/index.php?page=9 It says ten ... | |
| Dead short in wiring. | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: I created a dead short in an split outlet. I do not know which circuit breaker because none of ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Sharing power | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I am installing 2 sets of recessed light in living room. Existing construction and on 1st floor i.e. ... A: Yes. It is ok to share power for lighting from a general convenience outlet, but not from kitchen, ... | |
| wirering?? | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: Ok,I bought 3 ceiling lights that are the same,I had one light that was there before, replacing with ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| 220-volt | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: Hey Robert, I am a remodeling contractor working on a masterbath, and it appears to have a heatlamp ... A: 220 heat lamp? ...not likely, though there may be a built in heater [common] that requires a whole ... | |
| ceiling fan wiring | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to install a ceiling fan. The junction box has 2 white wires capped, 1 purple, and 1 ... A: first and foremost, you must replace the existing box with a fan-rated box if it is not fan-rated My ... | |
| ac/furnace/ dryer on same circuit breaker | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a 10yr old condo-electrical box has 125 max. I have been replacing the ... A: Unfortunately, there is no easy way - you are using the way that works, unless you have a circuit ... | |
| Ceiling Fan Wiring | 11/16/2007 |
| Q: I install two ceiling fans and have had no problem with the installations, but after I installed ... A: First, If you read the directions to seek information, you will read that it says I don't teach ... | |
| suggestion | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I just want to ask for your advice in bringing well pump, and septic pump wires from outside by ... A: 1] remove the well and septic from the existing source and extend them to a new subpanel fed by the ... | |
| Ceiling Fan Wiring | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I install two ceiling fans and have had no problem with the installations, but after I installed ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Changing shed wiring | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: I have 10/2 UF running to my shed for 110v..I overwire everything. But now I'd like to change that ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Conduit for THHN Conductors? | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: I've relocated to the Austin TX area and I'm purchasing a house built in 1992. During the ... A: yup need an accessible [not in an attic] disconnect and circuit overcurrent device where the service ... | |
| 2 prong to 3 prong outlet | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: OK, I've done my research but can't seem to get a proper answer. I wish to upgrade the 2 prong ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * According ... | |
| Disconnect Switch | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: I wanted to install a disconnect switch for my hot tub, so I bought a switch rated at 60 amps 240 ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Service Panel Interlok | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: I was considering installing a product "Interlokit" (Richmond, Va. company)and on their site they ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Too many wires in box | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: I'm replacing a ceiling light in a bathroom. I put in a new ceiling octagon box to replace the old, ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| neutral wire is hot | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: at my church, i am having trouble with some wiring.the neutral wire is hot.the box which is embedded ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Ceiling fan wiring to wall recepticle, exposed romex, & outdated wiring | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Wilber - Thank you for taking the time to read my question. First, I'll mention that I worked ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Flickering Power and additional note | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: Here's my situation. I have intermittent flickering power in my home. I'm not sure when it started, ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Replacing existing ceiling fan/Adding remote receiver | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: The home supplies three hots and three neutrals. When I tie in the ceiling fan to the receiver, I am ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| grounding an ungrounded run | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1960 built home in Tyler texas. There are two bathrooms with ceiling light/heater/exhaust ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| home electric, breaker no power | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: ok.. here's a good one.. noticed one outlet not working.. so I started to look into it.. found out ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| code | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: I am a carpenter not a electrician. Recently I had two electricians doing some work for me in a ... A: AIN'T IT A SHAME WHEN KIDS CAN'T PLAY TOGETHER? ..anyway ... Delaware County where? Largely, most ... | |
| 400watt commercial outside light | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: Robert, what wire and amp breaker do i have to use to make this work? I hooked it up to a 2o amp ... A: Check that the voltage supplied matches the voltage required. [400 watts is 3.5 amps at 120 volts, ... | |
| Electrical Short | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I was installing drywall over a light switch when it hit another switch and sparked, killing the ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Hot on ... | |
| douplex outlet on switch | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I just build a new house and requested for 1 outlet per room be on a switch. The electrician wired ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * It depends ... | |
| partial power outages | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: I appreciate your time on this as it is perplexing me greatly! For the past few days, I have been ... A: I would bet on a loose wire in the receptacle behind your bed ... You may find a bad speed-wire ... | |
| surge protecters, line conditioners | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 questions. First of all, I bought a APC ups for my computer and music equipment. My issue ... A: 1] off click is bigger because the current is attempting to continue flowing... I had a customer ... | |
| 3 wire plug 4 wire outlet | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: I read your answer to the question about hooking up a 220V welder or air compressor to a 4 wire ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| ceiling fan wiring | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: i am replacing a ceiling fan with seperate wall switchs... from the ceiling there are 2 white, 2 ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Well, ... | |
| RV Wiring | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: I am in NZ and have an american Motor home. We Have 240 volt supply into a step down transformer, ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * ... | |
| Outlet(s) Failures | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: In the middle of some home improvement projects, I've taken down a wall and moved one outlet around. ... A: Further investigation show 110V across the hot and neutral, but next to nothing is registering ... | |
| Severed Extension Cord | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: .. Recently, my wife was using our electric hedge trimmer at our new house (built in 1995). She ... A: sounds like a GFI trip to me keep looking could be in the basement at the panel or a sump pump ... | |
| still voltage when light turned off | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: I am a non-pro home handyman I would say, I have wired basements, and replaced many receptacles, ... A: hmm..... sounds like some standards in Canada are sifferent than here.. In the US the center post in ... | |
| compact flourescent bulbs | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: I wonder if you can explain what is happening. I just returned from a friend that built a new house ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Probably ... | |
| Sub panel feed | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: i have a 100 amp main for the house, and have added 1 floor to the house. to feed the sub panel ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * If you ... | |
| tankless water heater electricity spike | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: I'm interested in getting an electric tankless water heater which pulls 100 amps of electricity. I ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I have ... | |
| Utilizing 14-30 receptacle for Steam Generator | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: My laundry and master bath is in one room. My dryer is gas. I have just purchased a modular steam ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I suppose ... | |
| re wiring a new light | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: I currently have a standard bayonet cup light that is controlled from 2 switches. I have just bought ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You have a ... | |
| Fed Pacific Circuit Breakers/Fuse box | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: IS there any credence behind the fire hazard/faulty breaker rumor regarding Fed. Pacific fuse box? ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * National ... | |
| 220 plug single phase | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I believe it's a 220 plug single phase, but please correct me if I'm wrong. How would I be able to ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Sounds ... | |
| Old style combined parallel/tandem outlet | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: o. ? - the house, not the dad) I found an outlet I've never seen before. It looks like this: ... A: Looks like a standard obsolete 110v outlet. 48 volts sounds like a dead circuit with a digital ... | |
| determining wire rating in degrees celcius | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I want to install an overhead light (already purchased). A warning on the box states it requires ... A: well, I guess it is like so much else in life .. you can follow the rules, or have what you want, ... | |
| Pool pump was tripping gri until I... | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: Put wd 40 on the rusted part that spins when the motor is on. This is a small rod type piece that ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I cannot ... | |
| 220v to 110v | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: I have existing 220v where a stove was and I want to use the source to power a 110v exhaust fan and ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * What about ... | |
| outdoor pool/pond | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I have dug out an old inground pond. I poured a new floor and piping. I have built a pump house 6 ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Sorry. I ... | |
| Ceiling fan switch | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: We also have a ceiling fan w/light, and the light turns on itself. Also, the fan will change speed ... A: More likely that the fan and light are controlled by a unit in the fan canopy, with a remote ... | |
| GFI Failure/ | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: Ihave a circuit in my home that includes 3 outlets in a kitchen, and 2 outlets in an adjacent room. ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Load centers | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: Help! can you tell me what is the lingo with breaker box What is 20/30 20/20 20/24 poles. I have ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I believe ... | |
| outlet working off a switch | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: I have an outlet in my home office where the top part of the outlet is live all the time and the ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Leave it ... | |
| Switching Problem | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: I'm installing some pot lights and wall skonses in my basement and I'm running into a problem ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| outlet wiring | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: in general, how many 15amp outlets do you link to one fuse?? 1 fuse per room (4-5 outlets), more or ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I will ... | |
| Adding subpanel to detached carriage house | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: Recently moved into a house built in 1901 in Central Ohio. Main elec panel and almost all wiring has ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Air Compressor hook up | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I just got a Coleman Powermate 60 Gal Air Compressor that runs on 220. It came with no plug so I am ... A: well, that's great. Glad to hear it. I guess if I had a chance to have come by and look at what you ... | |
| Electric leaking | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem with my kettle where I can feel electric shock when touching it. Its not only ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * There are ... | |
| faulty switches? | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: I have two rooms that I assume are on the same circuit because neither light is coming on. I know ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * How do you ... | |
| Circut Breaker | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: We were watching tv and both went out on main floor everthing else was still working. We reset the ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * both WHAT ... | |
| Home wiring/ 4 gang box with a traveler | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a big problem with my wiring. I'm remodeling my kitchen. In the process i knocked a wall down ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| wiring to detached garage | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: I am going to replace the wiring to my garage. From 200A panel in house, a 30A breaker is dedicated ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Multi-gang wallbox 1? | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I am about to install a 4-gang wallbox to house the following Lutron NovaT switches: 1) A general ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You had me ... | |
| electric outlet | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: The electrical outlet in a wall that is the GFI (the one with the test buttons) is not working has ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| 12/3 SJTOW wire | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I need to run a 12/3 wire to my shop that is 50ft away from the house. There will be a 20amp break ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| overhead ceiling fan light | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: Our Casablanca ceiling fan light is operated by a wall switch. It has started to come on by itself. ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * If the ... | |
| Light switch trips breaker when turned off | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a light switch that trips the breaker when it is in the off position. The breaker will trip ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * The ... | |
| burnt up electrical outlet | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a outlet that my aboveground pool is plugged up to by extension cord. It has worked fine for ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * 1] Loose ... | |
| Installing a GFCI in a 14/3 Box to 2 Appliances | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: I have an existing outlet box on my house's exterior patio wall. The box was used by the ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Did the ... | |
| hot tub wiring | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: I have an older house with an ungrounded electrical panel with an available 40 amp 220 ungrounded ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I don't ... | |
| new service | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: Robert I'm installing new service to my garage,200 amp single phase,I have the breaker box mounted ... A: Service ends at disconnect below meter. Ground rod connected to neutral at disconnect below meter. ... | |
| new service | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: Robert I'm installing new service to my garage,200 amp single phase,I have the breaker box mounted ... A: Will there be a disconnect [breaker] at the meter location for the feeder to the new panel? [Service ... | |
| GFCI outlet keeps tripping | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a GFCI outlet in my garage(back side of the kitchen and bathroom), I ASSUME it is this way ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I don't ... | |
| Ceiling Fan and Dimmer Switch | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: I am having trouble with a ceiling fan /dimmer combo and I would appreciate your help. Note that ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Tripping GFI Breaker | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I wired a bedroom with 12/2wg on three sockets and 14/2wg on two lights. I used a 20amp GFI breaker ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| three way | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: Hey robert I have a problem with a 3way. I have power coming into first box 2wire, switch leg goes ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| appliances don't work AFTER INSTALL | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: Hey......I just rewired the main service wires upto the breaker in my house. Instead of BUYING the ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| 220 wiring for electric baseboard heat | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: I want to install some electric baseboard heaters in several apartments I am rehabing, but have not ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| wiring multiple lights | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I want to connect five reccessed lights. The feed comes through first switch to each light then ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| pool pump | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: My new pool pump comes wired for 230v...it is easily changed to 115v. How can I find out what my ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| old dryer wiring receptacle | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: I have some friends in a kennel in Long Pond PA that I recently purchased an oldie but goodie Maytag ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| GFI Reset | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: both other day both my outside outlets went dead. I checked the breaker box and they are listed as ... A: - Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * There is a ... | |
| spotlights | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: i hope you can help me. I have a living room that leads into the dining room. The living room has 8 ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I would ... | |
| Outlet sparked all electric stopped working | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: There was a outlet that sparked in my living room and then all the outlets stopped working along ... A: If you were not doing something at the outlet that sparked, I would suggest that is where the ... | |
| Changing the cord on my dryer | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a dryer that has three prongs, but the house I move into has a plug for a four prong dryer. ... A: I think if you follow the green wire in the machine, it will come to a splice point, from which it ... | |
| salt water dock wiring | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: I am having my dock wired by an electrician who needs to go 550 ft from my house to end of dock for ... A: Well, common logic would suggest this to be true. But, I am not knowledgeable in this matter, so I ... | |
| Replaced Fixture - Light won't turn off - 1963 house - 2 switches | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: switches, and now the light won't turn off. Can you tell me how to fix this? also, have wiring ... A: let me guess, you didn't just take down the old light .. open up the splices in the box as well? ... | |
| Intermittent Electrical problem. | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I live in an older small home (built in the mid 1960s) and lately I'm having this strange problem ... A: You have created a problem. If there is no ground, you should not use grounded receptacles. Remove ... | |
| Voltage Dropout switch | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: We have a neighborhood pool with two pumps and motors. When the power goes out both pumps try to ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Do both ... | |
| hot floor spot | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: In the master bathroom, between the shower and the cabinet with twin sinks, there is a warm spot on ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Well, it ... | |
| Power, correct wiring... no light | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: I am rather stumped and not sure what is happening. I have wired plenty lighting features before, ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Replacing Electric Baseboard Thermostat | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: I'm in the process of remodeling our kitchen and want to replace the 30+ year old electric baseboard ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| open ground | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: My name is Kristin. I have a question, I know NOTHING about electricity and I have just moved into ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * All the ... | |
| Adding Breakers/outlets | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: I need to add two new outlets each on their own 20 amp breaker to accomodate a kiln designed to run ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| electric | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a single pole switch with two wires in the box .One is the feed and the other is 14-2 to the ... A: at switch- black to black and switch red to other switch terminal white to ... | |
| New Home electrical issues | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased a new custom home. During the inspection it was noted that some connections were ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Recessed ... | |
| philadelphia licence | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I finished an electrical course with CHI Institute in Southampton, PA. How can i obtain a license ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You don't ... | |
| multi gang switches | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know can I put 3 diffrent phases inside a 3 gang lighting switch?is there any ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You have ... | |
| Tripping a breaker | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I've got a real stumper. One of my tenants kept complaining every time she turned on her oven/stove, ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| motion sensor | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: Ok, this is probably going to be an easy answer, but I'm a retard when it comes to messing with ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Wiring 3 switches | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: I am installing a wall light and a fan light combo in my basement bathroom. I want all 3 switches to ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| pulling wires | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: I will be pulling 4 - 2/0 copper wires in a 2" pvc conduit which will be onehead in two buildings ... A: NOPE what I said was that the first pull should probably be from the first LB [the one over the ... | |
| j box sizing | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: yes have 1 4in, conduit entering a box and on other side have 1 2 in., 1 1/14,1 1in..I think ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Problem with three-way switch controls two outlets | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: if one is mis-wired, the whole circuit doesn't work. In this circuit, we have two duplex outlets ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| whole house fans-do I need a dedicated line? | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: I am installing a whole house fan which has a 4 amp motor, and a uses 480 watts. I currently have ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| pulling wires | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: I will be pulling 4 - 2/0 copper wires in a 2" pvc conduit which will be onehead in two buildings ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Light Switch problem | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I had a renter who replaced a light switch to match paint (almond to White). They replaced it with ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * The hot ... | |
| Neutral and ground blocks in panel | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: I noticed that both the neutral (white) and ground (bare) wires are connected to the same block in ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * It is ... | |
| V230/208 conversion to 115v | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 wall unit air conditioners (V230/208, Amps 8.2/8.4) in a duplex that I own. I am wanting ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Cut Wire | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I have a house in Sea Isle City. This weekend, we were getting ready to have new ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| add a second light fixture | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: I am remodeling a bathroom with one light over the vanity. I want to use 2 lights instead, one on ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| AFCI | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: Ok, Here's my problem. All is good with the arc fault except when my inspector came to do a final he ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * The ... | |
| exhaust fan | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: I just replaced a century type cp motor on a pool room exhaust fan and it runs backwards. Appears ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I suggest ... | |
| short circuit? | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: I have two breakers that are somehow interfeering with each other - both will remain on if the other ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You could ... | |
| Wiring electric baseboard | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: I am converting my detached garage to an office. It is 12 x 16 feet and well insulated. My main box ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Since you ... | |
| Upgrade Service from 100 to 150 or 200? | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I'm interested in upgrading my electrical service from 100 amps to 200 amps and am in the process of ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Unless you ... | |
| Light bulbs burning out b4 their time | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I manage a 16 unit apartment building and one of the tenants has recently complained that light ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * An open ... | |
| Installing ceiling fan with light kit and remote | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: I am installing a ceiling fan with a light kit and a remote control on two switches. The first ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Did you ... | |
| half of a curcuit is out | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: My roommate who lives in my guest bedroom came home from work last night to find that the ceiling ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Moved dryer from US to South America | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: .. You say you like stuff that stumps other people.. well here's one that's got my electrician ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * 110 volts ... | |
| Control light/fan from 2 locations | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: I had a light in my house that was being controlled by two 3-way switches. I replaced the light with ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I hope you ... | |
| main breaker | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I want to install an arc fault circuit breaker. I tried to turn off the main circuit breaker but it ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * The main ... | |
| electrical problem | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I'm stumped! Four days ago, I connected a Rug Doctor cord to my bathroom outlet. Ten seconds later, ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Don't know ... | |
| Ceiling Lights & Electrical Outlets Suddenly Not Working | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: A few days ago I noticed the lights weren't working on the living room ceiling light. The fan is ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Sounds ... | |
| Home wiring using something like flex pc board | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: I do not have a plug in the middle of basement carpeted room. I want something that carries 115v for ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Flat ... | |
| house wire | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 old wires each connected to a 30amp breaker each was hooked up to an double oven or a stove ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| junction box | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I need to buy a toner to locate my junction box; someone told me they cost $l50, yet I see them ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * The unit I ... | |
| 220 SINGLE PHASE FROM THREE PHASE POWER | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE A STEREO FROM GERMANY THAT DOESNT HAVE THE SWITCH ON THE BACK FOR 110 IN US AND 220 ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Fan switch problems | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: Ok, hope its not too long, but its complicated (to me anyway). I can't operate my middle room ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * My guess ... | |
| How to run wire from an outlet to new fixture | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: What's the best way to add a new light fixture to the existing switch by out attic access (I only ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| wiring problem | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a dead outlet in my house. It went dead suddenly. There are also a coulpe of lights on this ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Smoke Detectors | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Wilber, I just moved into an 18 year old home and need to replace the smoke detectors. When I ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Installing multiple baseboards off one thermostat | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: Help needed!!! Thanks in advance. Background - 3 baseboard heaters (2) 6.1amp 1500 Watt (1) 4.1amp ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| Push button switch | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: What is the difference between normally open or normally closed? I need to push the button to make ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Normally ... | |
| New house pops gfci's | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: By "other leg" are your referring to the other 110 circuit in the 220 CB Box? By looking at the ... A: I was speaking of the other 110 side of the panel. There may be something wrong with the way it is ... | |
| subpanel | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: I currently have a 200 amp Murray panel in my home. I need to add a subpanel due to most of the ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Panel type ... | |
| New house pops gfci's | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: My new house has four GFCI's located in 3 separate rooms and wired into the same circuit. The ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I take it ... | |
| light bulbs fall apart in recessed fixtures | 3/10/2007 |
| Q: my basement has 5 recessed light fixtures in the ceiling, which operate off one wall switch. Almost ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You are ... | |
| ceiling light | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: I took down a lighted fan to replace with typical ceiling light. After hooking up wires(two black ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| old baseboard heater wiring... | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: I'm replacing my baseboard heaters and wiring in one bedroom. I have done plenty of new work on ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * ... | |
| Bathroom Fan | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I'm remodeling my bathroom and i have added a new bathroom fan, there was no fan before. i just ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| Wiring a replacement oven broiler element | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: I am attempting to replace the broiler element in my built in oven. In removing the old element I ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Ya got me ... | |
| Treadmill Power Requirements | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: I would like to keep a commercial treadmill in my home, and am concerned about the power ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * When I was ... | |
| Two 3 way switches and an outlet | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: Ok I want to have the power run into the 1st 3-way (dimmer) switch on a 14/2 and then up to the ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| Honeywell Thermostat | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: I have installed three new Honeywell digital thermostats. I think that I wired them correctly as ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * It is ... | |
| Wiring | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: I recently installed a bathroom light/fan all in one. There was previously a light already in the ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You have a ... | |
| Main Braker Problem | 2/24/2007 |
| Q: I run a (70 year old) church campground, we have a 200 amp main breaker box.. Last year we changed ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * The reason ... | |
| lots of wires | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a house. when i moved in i noticed in the kitchen there was a panel of 4 light ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Sounds ... | |
| outlet placement with regard to hot water baseboard heating | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: What is the appropriate distance to place electric outlets with regard to hot water baseboard ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * There is ... | |
| commercial wiring | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: Think I have the answer, but anyway. I want to put a 120V SP switch in the same 2 gang box with a ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * According ... | |
| losing half of circuits-no breakers tripped | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: Yes. we called the power company early on because I noticed an arc burn behind one of the incoming ... A: As I indicated initially, your original symptoms suggest a partially or completely open neutral. ... | |
| losing half of circuits-no breakers tripped | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: After several rounds of power surges where some lights dimmed and others went bright, which also ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Neutral? ... | |
| no power | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: we have a sun room off the back of the house and everything was fine until power went out to the ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * There is ... | |
| Wiring | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: I currently have a 4 wire cooktop and I purchased a 3 wire cooktop. The new cooktop is a plug in ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * The NEC ... | |
| New Home | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: We are getting a new mobile home and need a new pole and loop for service. We have gotten some ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| outlet box | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: I would like to take out my old exhaust hood over my range and replace it with a microwave oven. I ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| Condensation in Main Panel | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: I will tryto describe to you the situation. House is a 2,500s.f. ranch, with full basement, 1.5 yr ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| ARC Fault Breaker Trips | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: I've lived in my home for 4 years no issues - came home today and although earlier in the evening we ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| Aluminum Wiring | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a home that was constructed in 1955 that has Aluminum wiring. I wanted to install a bathroom ... A: I have no experience of either the AMP method nor the AlumiConn product. I can have no opinion. As, ... | |
| Aluminum Wiring | 2/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a home that was constructed in 1955 that has Aluminum wiring. I wanted to install a bathroom ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| Dry wall cut out too big for switch plate cover | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: we had a shady electrician who has dropped off the planet install a light switch in our home. We ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I suggest ... | |
| Home Additions | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: What is the min. size conductor needed for 200 amp service and what size conduit should I use? Does ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| Electrical hgouse wiring problem | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: Some of my electrical lines don't work. The only one that works is the one near the circuit breaker. ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You have ... | |
| difference between 110 volt 120 volt | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: what is the difference between 110 volt plug and 120 volt appliances. I am interested in a 120 volt ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * For ... | |
| 3 wire ballasts | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: i am changing a ballast in a single bulb 8 foot fixture the ballast only has 3 wires black white red ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| Wire size. | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: Is it possible to install or use to large a gauge wire for a load? I know too small is not good. Is ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| 3 phase power requirements | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: I am running some circuitry for two three phase 240 volt motors, both 3 phase. I have 3/4" conduit ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| Wall heater | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2000 watt 240 volt wall heater that I will be puting on a 20 amp 2 pole circuit breaker. ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You won't ... | |
| under caninet lights | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: I am installing some under cabinet lights in a built in bookshelf. here is the materials I am ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * First, you ... | |
| 2 switch, 3 lights? | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: Good evening Robert, I just came across your website & have a cedar homes business in central PA. ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| 4way wiring in family room | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: You are correct. In re-checking and switching around wires today, I found that the middle 4way ... A: Good for you! If you had more experience you would have realized to look for it yourself. [All I did ... | |
| 4way wiring in family room | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: Sir: I am 4 way wiring the switches in a new family room ( so you can operate lights from all entry ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| generator | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: During a power outage, if I shut off the main breaker, can I plug a generator into any outlet to ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| Baseboard Heater Thermostat | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: I have two baseboard heaters running on one Honeywell thermostat (programmable) (RLV430A) . I have ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * 1] I can't ... | |
| European Voltage | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: Wilber : I recently purchased a front porch light fixture made in Italy. After installation, my ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Yes. Your ... | |
| outlet noise | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: Sorry, I should have told you it was an inside wall with no outlet on the opposite wall. What action ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Have you ... | |
| Wiring a switch/outlet combo | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: I live in an older house (built 1959) and the bathroom has no electrical outlets. There is a light ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You are ... | |
| Hot/Ground Reversed | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: Last night, several receptacles went out in my home cutting off power to several appliances. I ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I can't ... | |
| 100 amp to 200 amp service | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: Robert, Im looking to upgrade my current 100 amp service to 200 amp service. what are my hardware ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * so, if you ... | |
| Ampacity of Disconnect v. Main Panel CB | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: MyThe evaporator (fan coil) unit for my heat pump system includes a "supplemental" 8KW electric ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Fusible ... | |
| Doorbell Problem | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: The solenoid in the doorbell chime continually stays energized (making a humming noise). I thought ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * The only ... | |
| wiring | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: We are building a new house and our electrican came in and did all the new wiring... he drilled ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Absotively ... | |
| Transition between interior and exterior | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: I'm in the process of pulling power from a subpanel in the garage to the side of the house where we ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| Candle Lights with timers | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: There is no intentional interruption of the circuit. I have checked the circuit panel for any ... A: Fascinating. I can't imagine what could cause such behavior. Contact the manufacturer. Electronic or ... | |
| flickering lights | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchase a house, when I did the initial inspection I did not notice this problem. When ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Just found ... | |
| Candle Lights with timers | 12/25/2006 |
| Q: We have about A dozen of the candles with timers that we put up for the Christmas Holiday. Ten are ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Without ... | |
| blown light bulbs | 12/24/2006 |
| Q: My Light bulbs dont last. I can install new bulbs and have blown bulbs in a couple of days. What ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Why do ... | |
| Safety in the home. | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: How can I let the nation know of a possible very dangerous situation? When asked to check two faulty ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * The danger ... | |
| GFCI Wiring | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: I am installing an outdoor GFCI outlet at the base of the lamp post. Is there a GFCI outlet on the ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Never seen ... | |
| Wire repair | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: I just had a new cable and phone line put into my home. The installer nicked a romex wire in the ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Well, I'm ... | |
| 3 way wiring with multiple fixtures | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: I am just curious and want to be sure. I understand to use 4 wire for wiring this type of setup. Is ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * What you ... | |
| water heater | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: good morning robert yesterday i went to home depot and purchased a 40 gal.3500 watt 240 volt ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Well, the ... | |
| 220 shop wiring | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: I have a 220V dust collector puls a table saw and band saw that can be switched to 220. I have ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| Open hot side in outdoor outlet | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I am stuck on this I have an outdoor outlet that has the hot side open,the house is 5 years old and ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 610-299-0452 ... | |
| outdoor 120 lights and gfi issue | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: sorry for the long description about to come - i want to give as much detail as possible so you may ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 610-299-0452 ... | |
| 220vac circuit | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: When calculating the current through each leg of a 220VAC circuit that is wired to a devise (say a ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Run this ... | |
| Installing a outside outlet | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: I am wanting to install a outside outlet to plug my Christmas lights in. I have a plug in my sunroom ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| single pole switch wiring to light | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: Florescent fixture when hooked to power lights up but when switch is flipped to on circuit blows. ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| grounding short | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: I get shocked everytime I use my dryer if I am touching the wash machine and have wet clothes in my ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| Wiring a Bath Fan Switch | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: I installed a bath exhaust fan (no light/no heater) in my bathroom and now I need to wire it up. I ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * If there ... | |
| Multiple single pole switches in one gang box controlling multiple lights and an outdoor outlet | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: Master Bob, I need to wire three single pole switches in one boc with one incomming electrical feed ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| 220V Infrared Heaters burned out instantly | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: What a wonderful thing you are doing. Must eat up a lot of your free time though. Just thought I ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Are these ... | |
| 220V Infrared Heaters burned out instantly | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I have a couple of infrared heaters from Sweden rated 1000W at 230V 50Hz. I installed a 220V ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * The ... | |
| Outdoor Lamp Posts | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: I have three outdoor lamp posts. Two on either side of my horseshoe driveway and one by my steps to ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Your drive ... | |
| ceiling fan | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a light I took down from my ceoling unfortunatley I missed what all the wires where conneted. ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Please ... | |
| Wiring a Chandelier | 11/23/2006 |
| Q: "Hello, In our dining room we have two recessed cans. I was told by a buddy he has seen on multiple ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I didn't ... | |
| T8 Florecent Light problem | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: Robert. I got a new 96" T8 fixture that takes 4 48" T8 lights and 4 new lights. I Installed the ... A: Weird Are the sockets in the right places? Proper voltage input? I would contact the fixture ... | |
| 220V Wiring | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: I have 220V 30Amp prewired in the wall behind the clothes dryer (consisting of 1 ground, 1 white & 1 ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Sounds ... | |
| Electrical | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: "The lights on one circuit in my house occasionally flickers and goes out. It only effects the ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * The only ... | |
| gfi won't reset. | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: Robert, I've recently renovated my home. I had wired the upstairs bathroom in with one of the ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * There is ... | |
| some lights out | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I was changing a lightbulb and a piece of metal fell in the socket. I tried to get it out and little ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You most ... | |
| BREAKER NEVER TRIPPED | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: MY QUESTION INVOLVES HOUSEHOLD WIRING. THE OUTLETS IN OUR LIVING ROOM STOPPED WORKING WHEN OUR ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * The only ... | |
| Lights dim or flicker | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: We recently had a power outage, and ever since then my lights dim or flicker, an sometimes get ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Bad ... | |
| Garage wiring | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: I am adding electric to a detached garage. When I began my work, I was told that unless I was adding ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Oops! That ... | |
| breaker panel and outlet box wiring | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: When homeruns or wires with sheathing are entered into a panel or outlet box, how much of the ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Length of ... | |
| fan wiring | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: I wired electric for a fan with a light. 2 seperate switches 12-2 wire in black wire with 2 ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Phantom ... | |
| I think I nailed into a wire | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: Yesterday I replace some base board of the floor in my dining room. Last night when we got home I ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Baseboard ... | |
| dryer, short out | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: I got a used dryer, after plugging it in, i turned it on then it sounded like something shorted out. ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I got a ... | |
| wiring a plug | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: I purchased a new wall oven I was told it had to be wired on a plug not hard wired How do i wire it ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE ... | |
| GFCI question for beginner | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I am a little confused here and was hoping you can provide some insight. Ive been researching all ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * read more ... | |
| single vs double pole circuit | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a Singer electric 240 volt fan-forced heater on a 20 amp double pole breaker. I want to ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You got it ... | |
| Home Lighting | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Wilbur, I have an overhead incandescent light fixture with two bulb sockets. I install both ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Quality ... | |
| Adding a basement sub-panel | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: Good morning, My wife and I are finishing our basement. We have a 200 amp main panel in our ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE ... | |
| Voltage variation | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: 5 yr old wall outlet tests 120v. When I plug in a (test) Fan the voltage drops to Zero. When I ... A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Getting ... | |
| recessed lights | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: how many ic remodel can lights can i put on one switch 120v 75 watt max bulb ic rated A: - * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * How many ... | |
| 400 amp service | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: I was looking in a NEC book the other day about Parallel main Entrance cable. It said That a 400 Amp ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * What you are ... | |
| cieling fan wiring | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: I am confused on the wiring for a cieling fan. In the cieling I have a red, white,black and bare ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Read the ... | |
| 220 line for a welder | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: i have an old screw in type fuse panel....i want to run a subpanel off of that just for my welder. ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * It is not ... | |
| Electrical Drain | 10/14/2006 |
| Q: Robert; I have just wired my basement with Romex 14/2 with approximately 14 outlets and a couple of ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * First things ... | |
| Electrical Sub-Panel | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a old Federal Pacific 100 amp panel. I have a double 100 amp breaker. The total amp readings ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Sub-panel? ... | |
| switched outlet voltage | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: Home Inspector here. Getting into homes with switched outlets mainly in newer construction. Bottom ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * On a ... | |
| Wiring a motion sensing 3-way wall switch | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: I have a Cooper (#6107) Motion Sensing 3-way Wall switch. The switch has one green, one brown, one ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Where do the ... | |
| wires | 10/8/2006 |
| Q: I currently have a 100 amp service in my home. I have just built a 30x30x10 garage out back and will ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * New 200 amp ... | |
| Lights don't work | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: I have three recessed light fixtures on one circuit. One stopped working, then a few weeks ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Three lights ... | |
| knob and tube wiring | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: Robert I have an oler home in central Pa. Most of the wiring has been upgraded and a new 200 amp ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Knob and ... | |
| Low Voltage house home system | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a large house (over 50 yeras old) with low voltage system based on "touchplate" dimmers and ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Gee, Ed ... | |
| Faulty Wiring Causing no "trip" in breakers | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: I am having a problem where many different lights and outlets will flicker and sometimes go out then ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * 1] Do you ... | |
| GFCI wiring in a 2-wire house | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: 1. I have a 2-wire house (1937) in Minnesota. 2. I have an outlet in the liv. room on an outside ... A: More information please Are the 2 rubber/cloth conductors in a common cable covering? Is the ... | |
| circuit breaker | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I am the original owner of a 29 yr old house which came with a GE panel wired with central air.I ... A: Let me guess The 50 amp breaker on the 10 wire goes to the AC unit Try a 40 amp breaker and tell the ... | |
| 220 water heater | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: I bought a 220 water heater with a red and a black wire. My house is an older house (40 yrs) and the ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Water heater ... | |
| Light switch not working.... | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: First off, thank you for any assistance you can provide. In my living room there are two electrical ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I changed my ... | |
| 220v heater swap out | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: Probably a stupid question, but... I'm in the process of swapping out some seriously old ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| GFCI and/or hot/neutral reversal | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: Here's my situation: I built a workshop in my backyard- it has a subpanel that is fed from a 50 amp ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You just ... | |
| Recess lighting and 220V wiring | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: A few questions about my wiring project for my finished basement. Your answers will be appreciated. ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| affixing receptacle boxes in brick walls | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: We are trying to install light and receptacle in our brick wall and are stumped at how to affix the ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * It is common ... | |
| Wiring GFI w/ 3-line elec cable | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: I have an outlet in the laundry room that I would like to instl a GFI. The present outlet is 15 amp ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * To replace a ... | |
| Installing a new GFCI Outlet in exisying bathroom and kitchen | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: I would like to install GFCI outlets in existing bathrooms and kitchen. Can I replace an existing ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * GFCI ... | |
| hot water heater and mild shocks | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: Recently, we had a bad thunderstorm and lightening struck very close to our house. After that, one ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Why did you ... | |
| a long run of outdoor wire | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: We're building a house and living in a little trailer (9x17). The house is way behind schedule so ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * 1500 watts ... | |
| Changing a ballast | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: I bought a ballast to convert a light fixture from 220 to 110. It says it's for 4 lamps F25t12. The ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You want to ... | |
| electric baseboard | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: I am installing electric baseboard heat in an upstairs apartment and I am running the wires through ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Second ... | |
| Fan switch wiring | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: oops i forgot to mention.. (i dunno if it matters or not) but the existing switch for the original ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * There is no ... | |
| Fan switch wiring | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: ok.. ill try to keep this short and simple.. I have existing light im taking down and installing 2 ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| electrical | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: underground wiring how deep does it have to be? A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * How deep ... | |
| new ceiling fan installation | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: Just installed a hunter ceiling fan. At first it didn't work at all. I re-did the entire wiring ... A: * Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Voltage ... | |
| Light switches should be down when off | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: My foyer light has two switches to turn it on or off. One is just inside the front door is one is ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You want ... | |
| Shunt breaker | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: Good morning, I am interested in knowing what a "shunt breaker" is and how it is wired in. I'm told ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| light switch wiring | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: I've installed a light switch, but the breaker trips when I turn on the switch - any ideas? Thanks ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Insufficient ... | |
| 220volt Dryer wont run | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: Good Afternoon, And thank you first off - Brand new dryer - 3wire 4prong in the wall and for the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You haven't ... | |
| THE LIGHT SWITCH IS HOT BUT NO LIGHTS | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: I replaced a light switch because the old one was not staying on, you had to fiddle with it. (The ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You replaced a ... | |
| Diming lights when A/C comes on | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: My home is less than 1 year old, we have had a problem with diming lights when the Lennon ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * There was no ... | |
| outdoor low voltage lighting; indoor timer? | 8/23/2006 |
| Q: We moved into this house in 2002 and replaced all the exterior walkway lighting had some help from ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * As you ... | |
| light fixture / switch problem | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: My house was built in 1962. I have a ceiling light in my hall that I want to replace. My problem is ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * You have a ... | |
| lighted wall switches | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: replacing a standard wass light switch with an illuminated switch . the new switch has two screw ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| ADDING PENDANT LIGHTS BY CONNECTING TO EXCISTING CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: IS IT POSSIBLE OR EVEN LEGAL TO CONNECT SURFACE WIRING FROM EXCISTING CEILING LIGHT, OVER TO PENDANT ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Man has walked ... | |
| lights not working | 8/18/2006 |
| Q: several lights have stopped working in my house yet the fuse hasn't blown and the light bulbs are ... A: You said several lights have stopped working in your house, yet the fuse hasn't blown and the light ... | |
| electric out to part of one circuit | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: about a week ago when i turned on a television in the upstairs of my house the power to the upstairs ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Fuse box | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: I recently inherited and old farm house from my dad wired with a fuse box. The box says 60 amps on ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| service cord voltage rating | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: I do not understand the voltage rating on service cords. They are rated at 300v and 600v. Is this ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| replacing an outlet | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: Ok I just got a dryer which needs a 3 wire outlet, but the outlet in my wall is a 4 wire outlet. Is ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| follow-up ceiling fan wiring | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: to clarify my previous question- the switch is in a 3 gang box, the switch that runs to the ceiling ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Generator to Compressor | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: Bob, I'm trying to put together a cord to run my compressor off of my generator. From my searching, ... A: 20 amp 240 volt needs no neutral, only two hots and a ground. Therefor, there is no need to bring ... | |
| electrical wiring | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: I am planning on installing a wall mount air conditioner in my florida room and the voltage required ... A: 208 isn't the same thing, but you have the idea. Water heater was 30 amp breaker probably, 10 gauge ... | |
| house wiring | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: I have 4 outlets in home office & 2 in master bedroom that are out. I have checked the breakers ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| temporary electric pole | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: I need to install a temporary pole to power a well until the house is built. Have bought all (I ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Generator Home Wiring | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: First off, you must understand that so far I have run into many snags with hooking up a few circuits ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * (LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Above Ground Pool Grounding | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: Robert: I recently helped my sone install some wiring for his above ground pool. All is working OK. ... A: Contact the local "authority having jurisdiction" Pool bonding and equipment grounding is a critical ... | |
| Panel redo | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a panel upgrade from fuses to circuit breakers when I redid this I could not find a panel ... A: Splices in the panel with wirenuts are acceptable provided there is enough wire to make a reasonable ... | |
| Trying to make a conversion cable. | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Bosch Axxis+ washing machine for a great deal. My problem is that I have a ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * The "L" shaped ... | |
| hot tubs | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: Ok well I chose your profile because I'm originally from Penn. Trying to get a handle on the code ... A: NMWU is a Canadian approved material not applied in the US. It is apparently rated for direct burial ... | |
| electrical outlets | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: I own a 30+ home and I want to replace my vent-a-hood with a overhead microwave when taking the hood ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Older kitchen ... | |
| running a 220 line | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: Robert, sorry you've dealt with ungrateful people. I too volunteer my time and patience (working ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Kathleen Do ... | |
| Licensing | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a friend he's a great electrician, the only problem is he went to school in Mexico, and i ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * If your friend ... | |
| Lighting fixture wiring problem | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I really hope you can help me and I truly appreciate your advise! I wil try to give as much detail ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Didn't trip ... | |
| single phase 240 Volt | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: Robert my question is. A single family home that is 240Volts, one leg is 120v and the other leg is ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Center-tap ... | |
| Aluminum wire | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: My home was built in 1969 and recently the lights have been flickering quite a bit and with larger ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| double pole switch wiring | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: I need to replace a single pole switch that controls a fan and light with a double pole switch that ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| loss of power | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: I live in a double wide modular home built in 2003. Lost all power in a cicuit that services my ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Replace Double Lugging with twin breakers | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: Can you help me out? We need to replace 2 breakers in the breaker box with twin breakers because ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 30A breaker instead of 15A breaker | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: I wanna install a extra stove in my home, and when i was trying to install this i saw their is no ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| loss of power | 6/28/2006 |
| Q: I hope you can help because I have done everything I can think of and have called all of the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| wrong wiring between lights | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: I try to explain the best I can the problem.In the basement of my house we have instaled panel ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Aluminum wiring - outlet works intermitenly | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: Robert, I live in the townhome built in the 70's and it has aluminum wiring. Recently, electrical ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Floor Lamp | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: I have an old floor lamp that my wife likes. Around where the switch is, just below the bulb, it ... A: There are two possibilities: This is normal, and you never noticed it before, or this is not ... | |
| plug wires hot side burning out | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: recently i had a washer cord where the black hot side melted...scorced prong and melted the plug on ... A: Mechanical connections fail. Heat gets created across loose connection. The higher the load, the ... | |
| Power loss in outlets of old home | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: BACKGROUND: My house is 110 yrs old; I can't date the wiring at all, because it seems to have been ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| pool bonding | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: I am instaling a inground 18x36 vinyl lined polymer walled pool. Have most of electrical wired but ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Swimming pool ... | |
| romex wiring | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: I live in Monroe County Pennsylvania My house is wired with romex. My neighbor says taht I should ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Non-metallic ... | |
| End-of-run switch controlling two fixtures | 6/10/2006 |
| Q: I found out how to properly wire a single fixture that is controlled by an end-of-run light switch, ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Phone jacks | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: I just moved in to a new apartment and my land lord is a bum. I have wires running in my house to ... A: One phone pair is most commonly run on the green and red pair, second pair is usually yellow and ... | |
| Flickering Lights | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: My house lights flicker. I also have a problem with getting a shock when i touch the shower handle. ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Flickering ... | |
| Bathroom Fan Wiring | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: I've been getting a bit of conflicting advice on this one, so I'm seeking another opinion. I'm ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Odd Voltage Reading | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Wilber, Nothing worked when plugged into a receptacle in our bedroom. I disconnected the ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * A receptacle ... | |
| remote control ceiling fan | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: Here is a real stumper, hope you can help. I recently changed my bedroom ceiling fan to a remote ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Remote control ... | |
| Electrical Wiring | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: I will look into the access panels. Another question. When the house was built I had a 220V 20 ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * A splice is ... | |
| Room Inside of a Room | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: I have a finished room into which I am building a high-end audio listening room. The dimensions ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Dealing with ... | |
| Low voltage on one receptacle | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: I have been using this same receptacle since we built our house 19 years ago, however yesterday one ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| GFCI Protection | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Wilbur, I've done a good bit of wiring over the years but this one has me stumped. A friend is ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Read more ... | |
| Electrical damage to transformer | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: Subject Electrical damage to invisible fence installation Question What are the electricians using ... A: Sorry, this is outside my area, but a quick search turned up the following link for a "standard" ... | |
| Problem on part of a cicuit & some voltage on neutral | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: Robert, (My first time to this website.) A have a fair amount of electrical experience but am ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Electrical ... | |
| new wall oven | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: I'm remodeling my kitchen and just received my new wall oven. looking at the wiring I saw that it ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Wiring to accommodate tankless water heaters | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: New home with two (2) 28K tankless water heaters(Seisco). Each has 4 elements and 7000w. Our house ... A: Sorry, you are out of luck a 28 kw load is over 100 amps you are talking over 200 amp demand from ... | |
| reversed wiring problem | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: Boy, I feel dumb. I was just trying to replace the 3-prong plug on my Champion Juicer and as careful ... A: Sorry, I don't have a clue what the battery size thingie is, capacitor, coil, gremlin motel ... ... | |
| single pole light switch | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: I replaced a single pole light switch. When the switch is off the tester still has a faint glow at ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Curious ... | |
| Intermittent light failure of new halogen ceiling fixture | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: We just replaced an old incandescent ceiling fixture in the kitchen of our 1970s-vintage house ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I am not ... | |
| Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: Can I install a three phase Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor in single phase home by using two of ... A: Yes and no ... A three phase suppressor is simply multiple suppressors connected internally, so yes ... | |
| Wiring Ceiling Fan | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: I'm installing a ceiling fan and need some help with the wiring. The fan has a light kit and remote ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Installing a ... | |
| Gate opener-120 vs 240 | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: I plan to install a gate opener at my house. The prior owner ran aproximately 400' of 10ga stranded ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * At the ... | |
| Faulty light switch? | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: Robert, I installed a new 4-light vanity wall fixture in my bathroom recently. It is fed by a ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * I agree with ... | |
| UF cable | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: Is there an easy way of stripping Direct Burial (UF) cable? A: Unfortunately not. Always comes down to a sharp knife and caution. Fortunately, it isn't necessary ... | |
| electrical wires | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: I have purchase a new ceiling light but when I removed the old one I realised that the wires had ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * The wires are ... | |
| Switched outlet | 5/10/2006 |
| Q: We are installing a new switch and outlet in the kitchen. The garbage disposal was plugged into an ... A: The reason for the receptacle is to facilitate replacement of the disposal when it fails. The switch ... | |
| 110v motorhome GFI outlet | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: I have a 110v 20 amp gfi outlet on my motorhome that I use to supply power to a towed trailer while ... A: I have a 110v 20 amp gfi outlet on my motorhome that I use to supply power to a towed trailer while ... | |
| circuit testor | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: My Home Wiring Simplified book says regarding those little testors with the neon light that if you ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Good fuse? Why ... | |
| recessed lighting | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: i have just had installed 6 reccesed lights in my kitchen along with a dimmer switch and 2 lights ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * The key here ... | |
| Circuit breaker clamp | 5/6/2006 |
| Q: Nearly all of the single pole breakers in my panel box are tandem units as installed in my new house ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * It is called a ... | |
| Subpanel Wiring | 5/5/2006 |
| Q: Im putting in a 60 amp subpanel and for wire im running 3-#8, copper, THHN/THWN insulation and a #10 ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * 8s are too ... | |
| Ground Wiring | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: On a ceiling light fixture, what is the purpose of the ground wire? Is it to protect somebody from ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * What is the ... | |
| Multiple tripping breakers | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: I just installed a new 60 amp hot tub. A few weeks after the install the owner started having ... A: Is it a new 60 amp breaker? What is the location of the breakers that trip? Is it always the same ... | |
| GFCI trips and cannot be reset | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a gfci outlet in my kitchen. A garbage disposal is on the same circuit. Worked well for 10 ... A: Something is doing something. Sounds like a ground fault to me. Turn off power, pull out all devices ... | |
| Sparking when plugging in 220 dryer | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: Yes, the blue is actually green. I don't quite understand the rest. What is the dryer block & wher ... A: The frame is the shell of the dryer, the whole box where you changed the cord ends is the terminal ... | |
| wiring a ceiling light | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: I am replacing a flourescent ceiling light fixture with a two-bulb, incandescent fixture. It should ... A: I take it the switch worked ok and controlled the fluorescent light properly. Make sure you get a ... | |
| Sparking when plugging in 220 dryer | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: I moved into an older home & had to convert my dryer from 3 prong to 4 prong. I connected the 4 ... A: Sure the "blue" wasn't green? Standard connection would be green to frame. Make sure to eliminate ... | |
| Extending outside outlet | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: I have an outside recepticle, flush in the outside wall, with a GFI recepticle ahead of it and a arc ... A: If you plug a regular extension cord into the GFI outlet and run it out to the tree, does it still ... | |
| extension cords | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: Please also answer my first question. About my second question, I don't understand what you wrote. ... A: Wire size or gauge is related to current 14 gauge is good for 15 amps 16 gauge, I think for 12 amp ... | |
| gfci breaker | 4/25/2006 |
| Q: I replaced a regular breker with a gfci breaker for my pool equipment. It worked fine until I turned ... A: Your pool and garage wiring share the neutral GFI reads the energized garage breaker load on the ... | |
| electrical | 4/24/2006 |
| Q: Light bulbs burn out after only 2 or 3 days. What could be the problem? Thanks A: 1] High utility voltage envelope [125-135 volt] with low rated lamp [115 volt] 2] overvoltage - ... | |
| Electrical Wiring | 4/23/2006 |
| Q: We have wired a new chandelier in the dining room. When we turn the circuitbreaker on to send power ... A: Was there previously a light controlled by the dimmer at THAT location? ...did you take down a light ... | |
| pump stumped | 4/23/2006 |
| Q: Ok, my father and I are baffled here. We have a perfectly good water pump that was attached to our ... A: My guess would be that all the "3 wire outlets" everywhere in the 60 year old house don't have a ... | |
| WAC low voltage transformer wiring | 4/22/2006 |
| Q: Robert, I am wiring two low voltage xenon puck lights with a WAC model en-1260-r-ar 60 watt ... A: Vic Should be a diagram of the transformer connections with your equipment. None the less, the reds ... | |
| Dedecated 20 amp circuit to microwave/hood location | 4/20/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 4 year old home from a reputable home builder in Gilbert AZ. After moving in, ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * Skip the ... | |
| Floodlights not working | 4/20/2006 |
| Q: How do recommend eliminating the photocell?I recently purchased a home which was a former builder's ... A: LIFE SAFETY WARNING! [disclaimer] Electricity is dangerous! You can be injured or killed! Improper ... | |
| residential subpanel feeder sizing | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: Why wouldn't you use the 75 degree C column in 310.16? The insulation on SER is XHHW. This would ... A: Doesn't matter what the insulation rating is The TERMINATIONS at the breaker are only 60 degree ... | |
| replace old switchs | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: I live in CA in a home built in 1953. I recently found that on some of my plugs the connections are ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| residential subpanel feeder sizing | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: I am planning on running #2 SER Al to feed a subpanel 25' from the main panel. I am not sure who ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Floodlights not working | 4/16/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased a home which was a former builder's model. To showcase the house at night, ... A: Eliminate the photocell from the circuit Anything is possible [as far as how they wired the lights] ... | |
| Range Oven Wiring (and other Kitchen appliance wiring) | 4/12/2006 |
| Q: I live in Chester County, PA and am in the midst of remodelling my kitchen. The house is 23 years ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 NO! This is ... | |
| fixture replacement | 4/10/2006 |
| Q: Do you mean, though, that it is safe to use and that the "warning" is meaningless?I live in an old ... A: Technically, it would be a violation of the NEC to install the light fixture, as the code requires ... | |
| Junctiion boxes | 4/10/2006 |
| Q: What are the rules pertaining to the number and size of wires permitted to be joined in a junction ... A: There is no set minimum. You can bury the box, if the conductors, enclosure and splice method is ... | |
| fixture replacement | 4/10/2006 |
| Q: I live in an old (1919) NYC apartment buildng. Wiring is original. I have replaced many of the old ... A: Give them the light back. All building wiring is 60 degree wire. Even the 90 degree wire cannot be ... | |
| Home electical problem | 4/10/2006 |
| Q: I have a problem with the wiring in my basement and I am totally stumped as to what could be causing ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| Junctiion boxes | 4/9/2006 |
| Q: What are the rules pertaining to the number and size of wires permitted to be joined in a junction ... A: You have 11 conductors: two in each 2 wire cable plus 3 in each 3 wire cable, plus 1 for all the ... | |
| REPLACING LIGHT WITH 2 PENDANTS | 4/7/2006 |
| Q: I would like to replace the one kitchen ceiling light with 2 pendant lights over the island. The ... A: Robert Wilber Licensed Philadelphia Electrician Philadelphia License # 3516 - 16765 * LIFE SAFETY ... | |
| 220v wiring | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: Should I run #6 stranded inside the house and if so, does it need to be in conduit or should I run ... A: Does your locality allow non-metallic cable? If so, get 6/3 with ground nm and run that. If not, get ... | |
| REPLACING LIGHT WITH 2 PENDANTS | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: I would like to replace the one kitchen ceiling light with 2 pendant lights over the island. The ... A: That is perfectly ok. Only limitation is that you have to keep the existing outlet location, unless ... | |
| what size service coming to my house | 4/5/2006 |
| Q: I have aluminum wire coming from the meter to my service panel. each hot leg goes to a 50 amp ... A: What you are describing is a 50 amp service. Never seen one. Are you sure the cable doesn't go to a ... | |
| Circuit Breaker Question | 3/31/2006 |
| Q: Here's my crazy story. I hope you can help. A repair man recently damaged some wiring in our stove ... A: Sorry, he pinched the wire, but you trying to turn it on more than once contributed to the problem ... | |
| Outdoor recepticles | 3/30/2006 |
| Q: I am installing two recepticles under my deck, I am extending a line from a ground fault recepticle. ... A: Attach wires run to new outside outlets to the load side of the existing GFI. The new outlets will ... | |
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This site answers questions related to home electrical wiring, home wiring, general electrical help,and other electrical questions related to aleternating current (AC). You can find help on the National Electical Code, home electrical issues, wiring electrical outlets, installing lighting, electrical grounding, and general electrical help for do-it-yourself projects not require an electrician. If you do not see your home electrical wiring question answered in this area then please ask your electrical wiring question here
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Licensed Philadelphia electrician serving Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. I install and repair residential, commercial and industrial wiring and lighting. Troubleshooting and repair of problems that stump other people is my favorite. I am willing to help people figure out why things don`t work. I understand motor controls, transformers and machine wiring. I do not teach basics to novices or do free design work.
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I have 35 years experience in residential, commercial and industrial electrical construction and repair, 480 volts and below. Organizations
Electrical Association of Philadelphia, Independent Electrical Contractors Association, International Association of Electrical Inspectors
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35 years experience in residential, commercial and industrial electrical construction and repair
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