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How do you know which way is downline in electrical outlet circuit?
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If the electrician that did the wiring was saving wire (preferable) the outlet closet to the fuse panel is the first one and the others downstream are further away. There is no absolute way to tell other than disconnecting one and see which others (downstream) are dead.
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How do you fix an outlet that is not working if it works when it is taken apart but not when it is is put back in the box?
if this is a regular 110 plugin, just replace it. I suspect that you are either shorting out the wire when it is folded back into the box or the wire has been flexed too much and when folded back into the box is creating a disconnect. In either case, check the box for scorch marks, the wire for weak points or breaks in the insullation, *and* replace the receptical.
How many watts per outlet?
No way of telling unless you know the current of all devices that use the circuit. The maximum wattage for the circuit, assuming a resistive load (no motors) would be: Watts = Volts x Current.
If you had a camper and you plugged the cord into the provide electrical outlet and it caught on fire?
It sounds like the outlet was wired by someone that didn't know what they were doing and installed the wrong size breaker ahead of the outlet. The main purpose of selecting the right size breaker to suit the wire is to prevent these conditions from happening.
How do you know if the circuit breakers are damaged when an electrical shock just happened?
If the breaker is damaged it will not reset to the on position. It will stay in the tripped position.
How close can an electrical outlet be to the sink?
I suppose it is possible. I'm not sure why you would want an electrical outlet under a bathroom sink, though. I don't know of any houses that are built with an electrical outlet under the sink. If you were so inclined and had the know-how to do it, I suppose you could install one yourself(don't blame me if you get electrocuted, though!). Usually it's better to call an electrician for stuff like this. Hope that helps.
How do I know if I can add a plug to a circuit?
In most home renovations there is ample room on a branch circuit to add another outlet. Very seldom does an electrician, when wiring a home, load the circuit up to maximum outlet that the electrical code will permit. Now the thing that has to be kept in mind is what is the load on the circuit now. The second thing to keep in mind is how much is the new receptacle outlet's load going to be. A home branch circuit is protected by a 15 amp breaker, so that is the maximum amperage load you are able to apply to the circuit without the circuit tripping. If you are able to stay within this parameter you should be able to add another receptacle outlet to the existing circuit.
What tool that can be used to test for electrical conductivity is called what?
I don’t know
How do you fix an outlet that is not working if it works when it is taken apart but not when it is is put back in the box?
if this is a regular 110 plugin, just replace it. I suspect that you are either shorting out the wire when it is folded back into the box or the wire has been flexed too much and when folded back into the box is creating a disconnect. In either case, check the box for scorch marks, the wire for weak points or breaks in the insullation, *and* replace the receptical.
How do you add a new electrical outlet?
If you don't know that then you shouldn't be messing around with electricity. It's dangerous.
What must happen to the voltage and resistance for the circuit to get cold?
For the circuit to get cold it must include a reversed junction thermocouple like in an electrical thermocooler.
Can some body show me Electrical circuit diagram of Molded case circuit breakers?
Circuit breakers do not have circuit diagrams. The breakers have an input where the distribution voltage is applied and an output where the load is applied. If you want to know what is inside a breaker, the electrical terminology to use is "shop drawings" of the specific breaker that you need information on.
How do you know an electrical circuit has a short in it?
A short circuit is determined by a low resistance between two conductors or between a conductor and the ground. <<>> The circuit's over current protection usually trips resulting in the circuit having no power.
Can you back wire an outlet on a gfi circuit?
Don't know what you mean by back wire, but most GFCI outlets have a circuit to attach additional outlets that will be protected by the GFCI. Keep total load in minds.
In a parallel circuit what is the total current equal to?
In all branches of a parallel circuit, it is voltage that is the same. Across each parallel branch of a circuit, we'll measure the same voltage. Probably the best example of equal voltages appearing across all branches of a parallel circuit is a household electrical distribution curcuit. The voltage at any outlet where you'd care to plug in an appliance or device will be the same. A fan plugged into an outlet in a bedroom will "feel" the same voltage as it would if it were in the living room and plugged into an outlet there.One other way to look at things like this is that each branch of the parallel circuit is connected across the voltage source. Each branch could be looked at as an "independent" circuit, and any given branch doesn't care what is happening in any other branch. Does turning that fan we mentioned on and off, or even unplugging it from the outlet affect the operation of, say, the refrigerator? No, it does not. Any device plugged into an outlet is connected "directly" to the source of voltage. And each parallel branch of the circuit will operate independently of any other branch. We know that the voltage in (or across) any branch of a parallel circuit is the same as the voltage across any other branch.
Who invented the bath plug?
The two prong electrical plug and outlet was invented by David Brown. i know
How many watts per outlet?
No way of telling unless you know the current of all devices that use the circuit. The maximum wattage for the circuit, assuming a resistive load (no motors) would be: Watts = Volts x Current.
How do you know if the bulbs r bad or if it is an electrical problem or fuse in a 1998 ford epedition xlt?
Use a test light to analyze the circuit. Use a test light to analyze the circuit.
