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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.

How Many Amps Does an Air Compressor Use? – Breaker Size

January 22, 2025January 17, 2025 by Andrew Wright
how many amps does an air compressor use

How many amps does an air compressor use? It’s important to answer this question to ensure you use the machine correctly and safely. Check factors like the size of the …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

Why is My Septic Pump Tripping the Breaker? – 5 Reasons

January 22, 2025January 16, 2025 by Andrew Wright
why is my septic pump tripping the breaker

Have you ever experienced a septic pump tripping gfci breaker? Are you wondering “why is my septic pump tripping the breaker?” There are many reasons for a sump and septic …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

What’s the Difference Between Circuit Breakers and Fuses?

January 25, 2025January 15, 2025 by Andrew Wright
Difference Between Circuit Breakers and Fuses

Do you want to learn more about breakers and the difference between circuit breakers and fuses? Do you care to know which ones are required in today’s world? Though fuses …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

How Many Breakers Can I Put in a 150 Amp Panel?

January 15, 2025 by Andrew Wright
how many breakers can i put in a 150 amp panel

Anxious enough to put more breakers inside your main electrical panel? It’s okay to be aware of an overload possibility. In the past, the NEC stated that your main panel …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

Are AFCI Breakers Required When Changing a Panel?

February 1, 2025January 15, 2025 by Andrew Wright
are AFCI breakers required when changing a panel

Are you currently living in an older home? If yes, then this article may just be what you need! According to expert electricians, electrical panels must be regularly replaced every …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

What is a 3 Pole Breaker? How Does It Work?

February 3, 2025January 15, 2025 by Andrew Wright
what is a 3 pole breaker

You’re trying to set up the ideal electrical network for your heavy equipment and came across the need for a circuit breaker with three poles. But what is a 3 …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

How to Shut the Power Off Before the Breaker Box for Safe Troubleshooting

January 15, 2025 by Andrew Wright
how to shut the power off before the breaker box

Are you still worried about residual electricity even if you turn off power to breaker box? Do you know how to shut the power off before the breaker box for …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

GFCI Vs GFI Outlet: Differences and Comparison

January 21, 2025January 15, 2025 by Andrew Wright
gfci vs gfi

You’re trying to create the correct electrical setup for your devices. Now, the diagram presents you with two assembly options for some of your electronics: GFCI and GFI. But what …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

How Many Outlets on a 15 Amp Circuit Breaker?

January 14, 2025 by Andrew Wright
How Many Outlets on a 15 Amp Circuit Breaker

In today’s world, all of our homes need electricity. We use devices in our kitchen, bedrooms, living rooms, home offices, and even outdoors. But with all our electrical equipment, is …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

What Size Wire for 70 Amp Breaker?

January 14, 2025 by Andrew Wright
what size wire for 70 amp breaker

Many people get confused when it comes to circuit breakers and the right wires to use. Let’s dispel the confusion surrounding the question, “What size wire for 70 amp breaker?” …

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Why Does My Air Compressor Keep Tripping the Breaker?

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Almost all of us use extension cables in our homes to power up electrical devices, especially during the holiday season. In these cases, aside from using an outdoor-rated electrical cord, …

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How to Hide Outdoor Extension Cords? – 3 Easy Ways

Posted: January 9, 2025

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How to Test an Electronic Ballast with a Digital Multimeter?

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The Best Soldering Irons for Electronics

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What Size Conduit for 200 Amp Service? (Chart Included)

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How Do Electrical Panels Work? – A Detailed Explanation

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Posted: January 26, 2025

As a master electrician, I’ve worked on many projects that require me to bend electrical conduit pipes at a rather odd shape. While we can utilize hammers and other essential …

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