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Can a wall socket be wired directly to the breaker or a wall switch?
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Why wont your downstairs light switch work when its turned off by upstairs switch?
It's because they are not wired in a 3-way fashion. The switch downstairs is wired in series with the switch upstairs in the same manner the pullchain on a light socket adapter would turn on and off your light only when the wall's switch is on.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used for a home entertainment system?
You use the correct size breaker depending on the size wire in the circuit. If the circuit is wired with AWG #12 wire use a 20 amp breaker. If it is wired with AWG #14 wire then use a 15 amp breaker.
Will a wall switch kill power?
Not necessarily, it depends how it was wired, and IT IS VERY DANGEROUS to assume that any particular wall switch was wired to kill the power to whatever it controls. (Such as a light fixture or a socket outlet.)The only safe way to kill the power supply in your home before you do any work on anything like a light fixture, a socket outlet, a kitchen range - or anything else! - is to switch off the big "main switch" on your home's breaker panel.As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
How do you wire two bulbs for one switch?
The two bulbs will be wired in parallel with each other. The switch will be wired into the circuit upstream of the bulbs.
If a light switch were wired wrong would it just not work?
Depending on how it is wrongly wired, it might appear to work or appear not to work. There is a severe risk of electrocution whenever switches are incorrectly wired. Get an expert to check it and rewire it properly. If this switch is not right, perhaps all the other circuits should be checked too! I remember my ex-husband "trying" to wire a new light switch in the bathroom. Thinking he knew what he was doing, he tried wiring it like you would a wall receptical. He routed the hot wire to one end of the switch, and the neutral to the other end. (shows how much he knew) When he turned the breaker on, and flipped the wall switch, WOW, you should of seen what it did. The wires literally jumped about 7 inches high near the junction box, there was a loud "thud" and the breaker naturally tripped. I tried to tell him that you actually split the hot wire that is coming from the breaker box to the light itself and put each an end on each side of the wall switch, and the neutral runs from the breaker to the light and doesn't go near the switch at all. I told him that it's not the same as a wall receptical, but dummy wouldn't listen.
Is it safe to have a washing machine wired directly into wall socket?
yes
What is the difference between Draw-out and Fixed-air circuit breaker?
A drawout breaker has two parts (base and breaker). The base is wired to the load frame and bolted in. The breaker slides in and out of the base, and connects physically and electrically to the base (so it's easy to rack out for maintenance). A fixed mounted circuit breaker is bolted directly to the enclosure and wired to the load frame.
Why wont your downstairs light switch work when its turned off by upstairs switch?
It's because they are not wired in a 3-way fashion. The switch downstairs is wired in series with the switch upstairs in the same manner the pullchain on a light socket adapter would turn on and off your light only when the wall's switch is on.
Where is the parking light relay located on a 90 Honda Civic?
There is no relay. They are wired directly to the headlight switch.
What way is Chicago?
A 3 way switch wired ---- , but works A 3 way switch wired not to code ---- , but works A 3 way switch wired not to code but it works
What is a computer energy source?
Most computers receive electrical energy through a standard wall socket, others receive electrical energy from batteries. Large mainframe computers sometimes receive electrical energy through cables wired directly to the main breaker box, without any plugs/sockets.
Is a stop switch wired in series?
A stop switch is wired in series with the power supply and the load.
What size breaker should be used for a double oven?
50 amp breaker wired with AWG # 6 wire.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used for a home entertainment system?
You use the correct size breaker depending on the size wire in the circuit. If the circuit is wired with AWG #12 wire use a 20 amp breaker. If it is wired with AWG #14 wire then use a 15 amp breaker.
Why on a 99 Chev Lumina are high mount brake light working signals and 4ways but not brake lights?
probably your blinker switch (multi-accessory switch). The high mount brake light is wired directly from the switch on the pedal but the rear two lights are wired through the pedal switch and then through the the blinker switch on the steering column. Almost all of those blinker switches go bad.
What if you connected a light to two powers sources each coming through a light switch?
If either switch is turned on the light will be on. BUT- If the switches were wired to different phases of the AC power source they would be out of phase and blow the breaker if they were turned on at the same time.
Will a wall switch kill power?
Not necessarily, it depends how it was wired, and IT IS VERY DANGEROUS to assume that any particular wall switch was wired to kill the power to whatever it controls. (Such as a light fixture or a socket outlet.)The only safe way to kill the power supply in your home before you do any work on anything like a light fixture, a socket outlet, a kitchen range - or anything else! - is to switch off the big "main switch" on your home's breaker panel.As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
