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  1. U

    GFCI outlet solid red light - is this normal or indication that something is wrong?

    (Every GFCI in my house has a red light and is doing what im about to describe) None of these outlets have a spot for a green light (that I can see) I noticed the red light was on. (Solid, not blinking) I plugged in the outlet tester which indicted it has power and is wired correctly. I...
  2. T

    Is it safe to plug in a washing machine and a refrigerator into the same outlet?

    I am getting a new front-load Maytag washer. I have a regular old refrigerator. Can I plug them into the same double outlet? What should the breaker amp be? It is currently 15A.
  3. N

    GFCI Outlet Replacement

    I replaced a faulty 20a gfci outlet with a 15a gfci outlet in my 35 yr old house, will this be a problem?
  4. W

    Electrical outlet in bedroom

    Outlet in bedroom stopped working. Replaced receptical and breaker.... Power out of breaker is good but no power at outlet. We have an old house and I have no idea where or how to trace the wires in walls that are old plaster. I'm totally lost.
  5. F

    Suggestions for Adding Outdoor Outlet and Flood Light

    I would like to add a flood light camera and outdoor outlet to the front of my house where there is no existing wiring. I plan to get power from an outlet inside my garage and feed UF cable through a hole that I will drill above my garage door. The roof (eave) extends passed my garage door and...
  6. G

    3/4 Outlets No longer working in same room

    Last night, all of my outlets in my family room were working just fine. This morning, however, I discovered all the outlets that had something plugged in no longer work. I checked the breakers and all is fine. It’s just odd the one outlet that doesn’t have anything still works. We did have a...
  7. M

    Can a 220 circuit power a 110 outlet?

    Is it ok to run a 110 line off a 220 circuit? Specifically, I want to add a 110 outlet near my hot water heater and it would be convenient if I could use one of the hot wires along with the neutral and ground to create the circuit I should also mention that the 110 line will almost always be in...
  8. L

    A couple of basic questions regarding installing an outside outlet...

    I've done some basic wiring, but nothing beyond. I know enough to shut off the circuit. I have no basement or garage, so when I work with a table saw or mitre saw, I have to go outside to a patio area where I run an extension cord to an outlet inside. After 30 years, time to finally add an...
  9. W

    Outlet Wiring Mystery: 3 hot wires...?

    Hi y'all! I am positively stumped right now. Lemme explain. I am replacing old outlets at my in-laws. Their house, built in 1970, got flooded during the horrific TX winter spell. Painters sprayed over everything and drywallers seemed to have had mud to spare. I got all but one bedroom outlet...
  10. Esking

    GFCI Outlet Problems

    This may be lengthy, apologize in advance. As far as my electrical knowledge, no professional training, have done simple household stuff such as replacing outlets and light switches, and used to do a lot of car wiring in my younger days (20+ years ago). The problem I'm encountering is this: We...
  11. C

    Outlet in outdoor enclosure - better approach? Feedback wanted.

    I have installed and outdoor enclosure to primarily house outdoor network and IoT devices. I need power for PoE injectors, power supplies, etc. The Carlon outdoor enclosure is 12 x 12 x 6 and has a sealed lid attached with screws. I extended the existing outlet (GFCI) by using 1/2 PVC...
  12. C

    Changing a single outdoor switch plate to a fountain to a combo with an outlet

    The previous owners of our property had non in ground rated electrical hardwired into the basement from an outdoor submerged pond fountain. Needless to say it was causing issues. I disconnected and dug up the corroded wiring which went into a switch plate on the outside wall. Layed down new...
  13. C

    Adding an outlet on the back patio

    I'm wanting to add a TV to my patio and curious about the power situation. My question is - there is a ceiling fan mounted in the ceiling, could I add an outlet using the power wire going to the fan or would I have to pull a new wire to the breaker. I assume it depends on the amperage of the...
  14. Jim Dunham

    Patio outlet quit working.

    Back patio outlet and switch just quit working. Outlet has 36V and switch has 0V. All other outlets on circuit work and measure 120V. Circuit breakers not tripping and measure 120V. Rat maybe ate through in attic? All connections are tight. Bought me outlet and switch. Any thoughts appreciated. Jim
  15. L

    Basic noob question about outlet wiring

    I tested a non working outlet with receptacle tester and it said open neutral. Turns out that the neutral wire was loose. BUT, in order to shut off the power I had to turn off 2 circuits. Inside the box was only 2 wires, black and white. So the open neutral is fixed but how many other problems...
  16. craigwolf

    How do I install an outlet ( metal junction box with a gfci ) under sink for dishwasher safely?

    I was having a dishwasher delivered from Best Buy but they wouldn't install unless I had a dedicated outlet for the new d/w plug. I looked up code and its supposed to be under sink. I went to Home Depot & Lowes and they told me I can do this myself. So each helper I talked to had a different...
  17. aaranda1

    Switch Outlet Install Help

    I’m changing a switch for a switch & outlet combo. Where am I supposed to connect these wires? I want the switch to control the light and the outlet to always have power. I’m new and inexperienced. Thank you.
  18. W

    Outdoor 230 EV charger with 115 V outlet: supply through conduit . Does this plan make sense?

    Hi! I’d like to install a pedestal-mounted (230 V, 30 A max - programmable) EV charger close to my driveway, which ends about 12 feet away from the house, on the other side of a landscaped rock wall of sorts. While I am at it, I would like to oversize the circuit to allow a second EV charger to...
  19. M

    Installing a 110V outlet in fireplace

    I need to install a 110V outlet in my fireplace for a zero clearance insert. There is an exsiting outlet 4 feet to the left of the fireplace. I would like to drill through the side of the fireplace into the wall space and run the wire to the outlet. Given the insert is zero clearance, are...
  20. Mundcyc

    Outlet going into outlet

    What will happen if I plug a computer charger into an outlet, and then the other end into a plug that lets me plug that end into the same outlet...

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