Zack asks:I have a 30 amp 240 volts L630p and I need to know which wire goes were I have a black, white, green and blue.Answer:You need to test which wires that you have 240 volts across. I’m guessing that you should connect the black, blue and...

{"title":"Q&A About Wiring a 30 Amp Twist-Loc Plug, Installing a Phone Jack and Bonding to Your Water System","post_url":"http:\/\/www.ezdiyelectricity.com\/?p=911","feed_url":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/ezDIYelectricity","author":"gilchrist-electric","date":"2009-11-23 10:17:28","summary":"Zack asks:I have a 30 amp 240 volts L630p and I need to know which wire goes were I have a black, white, green and blue.Answer:You need to test which wires that you have 240 volts across. I’m guessing that you should connect the black, blue and..."}

I’m looking for sponsors for a contest I’m going to have from 12/1/09 – 12/31/09 with the drawing to be held on January 2, 2010. I think it would be great if we could get several sponsors to donate something to help me make this The...
Topics: Announcements

{"title":"Become a Sponsor of The Ultimate Home Improvement New Year Giveaway","post_url":"http:\/\/www.ezdiyelectricity.com\/?p=894","feed_url":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/ezDIYelectricity","author":"gilchrist-electric","date":"2009-11-21 02:27:39","summary":"I’m looking for sponsors for a contest I’m going to have from 12\/1\/09 – 12\/31\/09 with the drawing to be held on January 2, 2010. I think it would be great if we could get several sponsors to donate something to help me make this The..."}

Kiki asks:I want to add an additional flush mount ceiling fixture to my bathroom ceiling. I already have a combo exhaust fan/ceiling fixture. Can I connect onto this for my new fixture? If so, can you tell me the steps? Thank you.Answer:You just need to..

{"title":"Q&A About Adding a New Bathroom Light, Sharing a Neutral on a GFCI Circuit and Troubleshooting a Light Fixture","post_url":"http:\/\/www.ezdiyelectricity.com\/?p=902","feed_url":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/ezDIYelectricity","author":"gilchrist-electric","date":"2009-11-20 19:03:16","summary":"Kiki asks:I want to add an additional flush mount ceiling fixture to my bathroom ceiling. I already have a combo exhaust fan\/ceiling fixture. Can I connect onto this for my new fixture? If so, can you tell me the steps? Thank you.Answer:You just need to.."}

On July 1, 2009 Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, IL recalled approximately 240,000 Intermatic model ST01 and EI600 in-wall electronic timers. When you try to replace the timer’s battery and place a metal object through the battery tray slot, the...
Topics: Product Recalls

{"title":"In-Wall Timers Recalled by Intermatic Due to Shock Hazard","post_url":"http:\/\/www.ezdiyelectricity.com\/?p=875","feed_url":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/ezDIYelectricity","author":"gilchrist-electric","date":"2009-11-17 13:38:47","summary":"On July 1, 2009 Intermatic Inc., of Spring Grove, IL recalled approximately 240,000 Intermatic model ST01 and EI600 in-wall electronic timers. When you try to replace the timer\u2019s battery and place a metal object through the battery tray slot, the..."}

David asks:I have a Square D QO panel in a one year old home – assume its a 200A panel. Currently, 38 of the 40 spaces are taken up with breakers and I need to add one or two breakers for some new work and to split up one room which is tripping when...

{"title":"Q&A About Breaker Space Limits and Ratings in Electrical Panels","post_url":"http:\/\/www.ezdiyelectricity.com\/?p=869","feed_url":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/ezDIYelectricity","author":"gilchrist-electric","date":"2009-11-16 08:55:37","summary":"David asks:I have a Square D QO panel in a one year old home \u2013 assume its a 200A panel. Currently, 38 of the 40 spaces are taken up with breakers and I need to add one or two breakers for some new work and to split up one room which is tripping when..."}