Electrical Wiring in Iowa
Electrical Wiring in the State of Iowa
Recent discussions from homeowners located in Iowa about home electrical projects, including home improvements, room additions, remodel projects, electrical troubleshooting and electrical repairs.
Electrical Wiring Projects in Iowa
Ceiling Fan With Flashing Light Problem
How to Fix Flashing Lights on a Ceiling Fan: The Most Common Problems that Cause Ceiling Fan Lights to Flash On and Off and How to Fix Them.
Causes of Lost Power to Outlets
Patrick in Iowa. asks: I have no power in half my outlets, what could be the problem? Troubleshooting the Problem of Lost Power to Outlets, How to Locate and Repair Lost Power to Electric Outlets.
Install a Switched Outlet to Control a Lamp
I wired a switched outlet for a lamp and the fixture smoked, what did I do wrong? Identify the Electrical Circuit Before Wiring, Switched Outlet Wiring Diagram.
Garbage Disposal Electrical Wiring Diagram
How to Wire a Switch and Outlet for a Garbage Disposal: Disposal wiring diagrams with pictures for wiring the outlet.
Generators and Power Quality
How to Select the Right Generator for Your Home Electrical Requirements
Bathroom Light Switch Problems
How to Know if a Light Switch Needs to be Replaced - Here is how to Check
My Motion Detector Light Stopped Working
My motion detector light stopped working. I ordered new Patriot double LED motion detector light assembly.
Electric Water Heater Circuit Requirements
Can I run a water heater with two elements - one takes 30 amps and the other takes 20 amps, with wiring that is two 15 amp breakers...
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Recent Electrical Wiring Projects in the State of Iowa
Wiring For A Light Switch and Outlet
Wiring a Switch for a Light and Outlet: Plan your wiring accordingly so you can make all these connections. Two examples have to do with ceiling fans, but the same applies to any regular light fixture.
Tripping AFCI Breaker Problems and How To Fix Them
What would cause a 15 amp AFCI breaker to trip immediately when it is reset and turned on? The Most Common Problems with AFCI Circuits and How to Fix Them.
Testing Circuits and Circuit Breakers
How to Identify Electrical Circuit Failures and Resolve the Problem
Switch Wiring Diagrams for Ceiling Fans
How to Wire Wall Switches for Ceiling Fans and Ceiling Fan Remote Controls
Repair a Garage Outlet Circuit that Trips the Breaker
Troubleshooting a Garage Outlet Circuit: While using a new electric chainsaw I accidentally cut the extension cord. I got another cord,plugged it into the same outlet and had no power.
My Motion Detector Light Stopped Working
My motion detector light stopped working. I ordered new Patriot double LED motion detector light assembly.
Install a Switched Outlet to Control a Lamp
I wired a switched outlet for a lamp and the fixture smoked, what did I do wrong? Identify the Electrical Circuit Before Wiring, Switched Outlet Wiring Diagram.
Identifying the Causes of Electrical Noise and Interference
How to Identify the Causes of Electrical Noise and Interference with your Telephone, Stereo and Computer System: Location of the Microwave Oven and Electronic Devices.
I accidentally cut into a wire is there anything I can do?
I cut into an electrical wire in the wall. How can I fix it? How to Splice or Repair an Electrical Wire or Cable, Avoid a potential fire hazard and future problems with damaged electrical wires or cables.
How Do I Wire My New Light Fixtures?
Some light fixtures have junction boxes with limited space so they should not be used for distributing the circuit to other locations...More about Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs
