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Andrew Wright

I am Andrew Wright. With 8 years of experience designing, installing, and maintaining electrical power systems. I love my job, and I have always wanted to offer others the necessary help so they can take care of their houses.

Why Is My Electric Smoker Tripping the Breaker & How to Fix

January 20, 2025January 5, 2025 by Andrew Wright
why is my electric smoker tripping the breaker

You recently bought an electric smoker but it keeps shutting off. Then, you found that it was tripping the circuit breaker. So now you’re wondering, ‘why is my electric smoker …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

What Is a Combination Arc Fault Breaker Based on NEC Code

January 15, 2025January 5, 2025 by Andrew Wright
what is a combination arc fault breaker

Nowadays, we have a large variety of circuit breaker types in the market. Knowing their features allows us to pick the suitable option for our circuit. For example, the combination …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

How to Connect Generator to House without Transfer Switch

January 15, 2025January 5, 2025 by Andrew Wright
how to connect generator to house without transfer switch

Do you frequently experience sudden electricity loss in your place? Do you want to know how to connect generator to house without transfer switch? If you frequently experience a sudden loss …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

What to Do if My Circuit Breaker Won’t Reset? (5 Things)

January 23, 2025January 5, 2025 by Andrew Wright
what to do if my circuit breaker wont reset

What to do if my circuit breaker won’t reset? Here’s a rundown of steps to take: Continue reading to get more detailed answers. Are You Sure that You’re Resetting the …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

What Size Breaker Do I Need for a Furnace – Detailed Answer

January 14, 2025January 5, 2025 by Andrew Wright
what size breaker for electric furnace

Are you planning to install a furnace in your house? Do you know the basic furnace installation requirements, like What Size Breaker Do I Need for a Furnace? Like any …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

What Size Breaker for 250 amp Welder?

January 31, 2025January 5, 2025 by Andrew Wright
what size breaker for 250 amp welder

Do you plan on building or setting up a place for your own electrical workshop? Or perhaps you’re just looking to fuse specific metal parts for usage? Whatever the reason …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

Electrical Panel Mounting Requirements (Dictated by the NEC)

January 13, 2025January 4, 2025 by Andrew Wright
electrical panel mounting requirements

Looking to transfer your electrical panel to a new place? Perhaps you want to put it somewhere inconspicuous – in a closet or in the bathroom. Whatever the reason is, …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

What Does It Mean When a Circuit Breaker Is Orange?

January 29, 2025January 4, 2025 by Andrew Wright
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What does it mean when a circuit breaker is orange? If you have an electrical panel, you may have asked yourself this question. A circuit breaker red light or orange …

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Posted: January 22, 2025

Adding a subpanel is an excellent way to improve the electrical system. It can be used to expand the electrical connections in residential spaces such as garage, office, and more. …

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How to Ground a Subpanel in a Detached Building in 4 Steps

Posted: January 4, 2025

  A subpanel helps distribute electricity throughout your home, but to enjoy this advantage, you must ground it first for safety. Grounding a subpanel in a detached building typically demands …

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How Many Amps Does a Computer Use? (Laptop, Desktop, Gaming PC)

Posted: February 1, 2025

A computer contains various electronic components, from its interior to exterior. You might wonder how much power a PC consumes with all these components. But did you know that a …

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Posted: January 9, 2025

When you need to run an extension cord outside, you may wonder, “Can you bury an extension cord to make the electrical connection safe?” In general, you are not allowed …

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How Many Amps Can an 8 Gauge Wire Handle? (Chart Added)

Posted: January 23, 2025

8 gauge cables are commonly used to deliver electricity to home appliances safely. However, the 8 gauge wire amp rating may vary depending on some factors. To know how many …

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How Many Amps Can a 4 Gauge Wire Handle? (Answered)

Posted: January 17, 2025

4 gauge wire can carry high current. It is commonly used in automotive and marine applications, as well as for some industrial and residential electrical wiring.  How many amps can …

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How Do I Know if My HID Ballast is Bad? An Expert’s Answer

Posted: January 5, 2025

How do I know if my hid ballast is bad? How do I determine if the ballast is the culprit when my HID lights won’t turn on? Do I need …

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Posted: January 13, 2025

When driving at night, I like to have bright headlights that can pierce through the darkness. I want to see the road ahead as far as possible, especially during inclement …

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How to Reset HID Ballast? The Detailed Guide for Every Step

Posted: January 22, 2025

Do you often buy HID ballasts? Do you want to save money by extending your HID ballast’s life? Do you want to know when to repair and when to buy …

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The Best Brazing Torch Kits for Various Brazing Applications

Posted: January 20, 2025

A brazing torch is one of the essential tools you might need in your house for various heat applications. Aside from brazing, it can also be used for heat-treating frozen …

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The Best Soldering Guns for Any Type of Job

Posted: January 10, 2025

Using the best soldering gun is much easier, safer, and comfortable than using a pen-type soldering iron. It has a gun shape design and a pistol grip that gives me …

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The Best Solder Suckers for Desoldering Applications

Posted: February 4, 2025

The best solder sucker is a must-have tool when conducting electronic repairs. It is helpful to suck off all the molten solder, a task that is often crucial when replacing …

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Conduits may provide protection for a 6/3 cable, and they can be used to bundle up multiple wires. However, to know what size conduit for 6/3 wire is best, we …

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