Bought a light/fan combo but wanted to wire the two functions on separate switches. Got this switch, which has a spot for fan, light, hot, and ground. Here's what I have currently (There's another switch that uses this box for power, I found out). When I tested with this configuration, the light...

I installed a Recessed Ceiling Light. The Manufacturer Halo Eaton built Silver Metal Mounting Rack with Very Sharp Inner Edges. Wires loop through the center sharp edge. So when installing or removing a ceiling lightl it may cut/tear, and spark. (it happened to previous customer) Sometimes...

Hello everyone! I bought a new home and I am planning to install under cabinet kitchen lights. Because I don't want to make any opening, I am considering the option of wireless control. I have easy access to connect the lights to the existing outlets, but to control them, the only option is to...

Hey guys, I have an issue I've been trying to figure out myself for quite a while now but can't seem to find a solution. I also havent had any professional schooling (other than like 1 electrical engineering course) and am otherwise just self taught. Here we go: Just for reference this has to...

I am a homeowner and I don't know much about electricity other than basic wiring. I was replacing some ceiling light fixtures today and I am unsure of the existing wiring situation. There are 4 wires coming into the box. Each with a black, white, & ground (12 individual wires). The way that it...

For a relay having a single 87 port, rated at 40A and 12V, would splicing the wire leaving the 87 port into 2 wires to connect to 2 x 12V loads overpower the relay and kill it? The current being drawn from the 2 loads is well under 40A combined--so that is not the problem. This set-up resulted...

i have a motion detector light out in my driveway but its always on. Im thinking if i can put that motion detector on a switch so i can turn it on when i want. and have it turn on when the detector is activated? is this possible

The chairmen of my neighborhood had asked me to look at a solar system to find out why the sign light is barely working on days where there is not as much sun. I have not worked on solar systems like this before. It is quite high tech. The package comes with the solar panel, Controller box...

Hi folks! I bought these 3 things: • Leviton 8806 Bayonet Base, keyless, HID, Glazed Porcelain Lampholder • Fulham WH2-120-C Workhorse Adaptable Ballast • Philips 327817 35-watt T15 SOX35 Low Pressure Sodium HID Light Bulb But I don’t know a ton about electricity or LPS bulbs but I need to...

I'm looking to design and make my own touch lamp. I can only find circuitry that allows me to touch on and touch off. I want the lamp to only be on when I'm holding it. As though my hand completes the circuit, and without my hand, it's off. Anyone have any ideas on this, please? Thanks for...

I talked with the pool management company today about our underwater pool lights. He said they are connected to a GFCI breaker, and, while they do trip frequently, they are never tested. How often should a GFCI breaker be tested? The pool is about 20 years old. Would you let your kids swim in...

quick question. we installed 2 lights in a new house and during the finish they have worked however now they are tripping the arc fault. we took them down and installed 1 and it worked then we installed the other and it tripped. it only works if 1 light is up and it doesnt matter which light...

My company recently installed 12 RAB VX100DG fixtures along a driveway at a customer's residence. We are having an issue with the bulbs burning out and moisture collecting in the glass. Does anybody have any experience with this problem and have any recommendations. I'm planning on going back...

While looking for a pdf version of the Canadian electric code I came across this on a DIY website.

I am installing a 4" soffet (onto an existing ceiling), adding recessed lights in the soffet. The 6" HALO (H7ICAT) IC Air Tight cans are taller than the 4", requiring me to cut into the ceiling above the soffet. Unfortunately, the space above one of these lights is part of the return air for...

Hi, I was wondering how much current(amps?) is in a 50 watt 12 volt bulb connected to a 12 volt battery with 18ft of wiring? And if it's safe to hold the bulb with your bare hands? Thanks

Hello, I was wondering how to light a light bulb up without placing it in a socket, and being able to hold it in your hands? like this guy: http://cache2.vuze.com/assets/666/230666/24406/ZN23HKO6GNDIWQD4ZVVJ2XT6L6XJUNGZ.jpg Does anyone know how to do that>?