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Andrew Wright

I am Andrew Wright. I established this blog after eight 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 Breaker Box on Outside of House? Here’s the Reason

October 3, 2023October 1, 2023 by Andrew Wright
why is breaker box on outside of house

As you’re wandering around your new home, you also start wondering why is breaker box on outside of house. Putting the circuit breaker box outside allows firefighters to shut off …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

What Size Breaker Do I Need for a 1500 Watt Heater?

October 3, 2023October 1, 2023 by Andrew Wright
what size breaker do i need for a 1500 watt heater

You bought a new 1,500-watt heater recently, but now you’re wondering, ‘What size breaker do I need for a 1500 watt heater?’ A 20-amp circuit breaker is generally the minimum …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

Reason Your Hot Tub Keeps Tripping the Breaker – Answered

October 3, 2023October 1, 2023 by Andrew Wright
reason your hot tub keeps tripping the breaker

If you want to know the exact reason your hot tub keeps tripping the breaker, you’ll have to go through all the probable causes first then perform a diagnosis. It …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

Why Dishwasher Keeps Tripping Breaker? – 4 Reasons

October 6, 2023October 1, 2023 by Andrew Wright
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Are you at your wit’s end as to why dishwasher keeps tripping breaker? Well, it could be due to an outlet problem, a faulty component, water leakages, and damaged wires, …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

5 Different Types of Circuit Breakers & Their Applications

October 3, 2023October 1, 2023 by Andrew Wright
different types of circuit breakers

When we talk about the different types of circuit breakers used in houses, single-pole and double-pole breakers come to mind. There are also AFCI and GFCI breakers designed to prevent …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

What Size Wire for 15 Amp Circuit Breaker: Expert’s Advice

October 3, 2023October 1, 2023 by Andrew Wright
what size wire for 15 amp circuit breaker

In every construction, circuit breakers are always on the list since their significance protects the establishment from unwanted electricity flow and fire incidents. Circuit breakers have different types, features, and …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

How to Test a GFCI Breaker with a Multimeter in Just Five Steps

October 3, 2023October 1, 2023 by Andrew Wright
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Are you wondering if your Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) went bad? You can test your breaker in a DIY way by simply activating the built-in tester and plugging an …

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Categories Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Safety Switches

What Size Breaker for 250 amp Welder?

October 3, 2023October 1, 2023 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

GFCI Vs GFI Outlet: Differences and Comparison

October 3, 2023October 1, 2023 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 to Install Arc Fault Breaker in Your Home Electrical System?

October 3, 2023October 1, 2023 by Andrew Wright
how to install arc fault breaker

An AFCI circuit breaker installation in a home electrical panel is only required if you need to modify or upgrade a particular circuit. However, most commercial establishments, dormitories, and apartments …

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Motor Circuit Protector vs Circuit Breaker in Electrical Systems

Posted: October 1, 2023

You’re setting up your property’s circuitry, and now you’re thinking about choosing between motor circuit protector vs circuit breaker. But what’s the difference between them? A motor circuit protector (MCP) …

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How to Install a Main Breaker Hold Down Kit in Electrical Panel

Posted: October 2, 2023

Do you know what a main breaker hold-down kit is? Do you understand what it’s for? Do you know how to install a main breaker hold down kit in your …

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The Best Auto Reset Circuit Breakers

Posted: October 2, 2023

It is wise to have the best auto reset circuit breaker in your automotive wiring system. If you have this device, you won’t have to worry about the blown fuses caused by short …

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The Best Cat 7 Ethernet Cables for Gaming & Other Uses

Posted: October 1, 2023

Ethernet cables are among the most critical technology products of our times. Its ability to connect us through the Internet is an indispensable capability. Because of this, manufacturers had placed …

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Can You Plug a Freezer Into an Extension Cord? (Answered)

Posted: October 2, 2023

Extension cords are an easy solution for a lot of appliances and fixtures that fall short of making it to our main outlets. But rightly so, we worry that we’re …

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The Best Heat Guns for Heat Shrink Tubing & Connectors

Posted: October 1, 2023

If you need to heat tubing, it’s wise to use a proper heat gun, not a hairdryer. This is because the latter is not powerful enough to efficiently activate the …

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How to Test HID Ballast? Super Easy Steps to Follow

Posted: October 1, 2023

Do you often buy a new ballast for your car? Do you have an old one that you want to know if it still works? Do you want to save …

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The Best HID Ballasts

Posted: October 1, 2023

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 Many Amps Does a 1000 Watt Ballast Use?

Posted: October 2, 2023

How many amps does a 1000 watt ballast use? Can I run my 1000 watt ballast in a standard outlet? And how many 1000 watt lights can I run from …

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The Best Soldering Mats for Better Practical Operations

Posted: October 1, 2023

Electricians need a ton of effort when it comes to tidying up their work desk. Here, we fix components like Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), diodes, transistors, inductors, and integrated circuits …

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The Best Solders for Electronics and Other Small Projects

Posted: October 1, 2023

Nowadays, you can find many electronic solders online. You can even find models with an added solid rosin core flux with 2 percent flux content or more. This feature means …

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The Best Soldering Guns for Any Type of Job

Posted: October 2, 2023

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 Conduit Benders

Posted: October 1, 2023

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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How Do Electrical Panels Work? – A Detailed Explanation

Posted: October 1, 2023

Electrical panels are integral components of every building. They protect our homes against dangers like fire and electrocution. However, how do electrical panels work? To give you a brief idea, …

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

Posted: October 1, 2023

Conduits protect the cables that deliver electricity in our homes. They may be rigid or flexible items that reduce damage to the cables and prevent problems, especially for a 200 …

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