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What is the first and most important thing you should do if you are going to replace a receptacle that was recently used?
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ensure all power has been removed from the receptacle lines
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If you have an electrical outlet that has 2 prongs you have a room heater which has 3 prongs - you have attached a 2 prong adapter however after a while the adapter melts Should you buy a new one?
What should be done in this situation is to change out the two blade receptacle to a three blade receptacle. Depending on how old the house wiring is, will depend on whether there is a ground wire in the two wire cable that the house was wired with. It sounds like the old two blade receptacle is worn out and it is the looseness between it and the adapter that is causing the problem. A room heater can be about 1500 watts and that adjusts to 12.5 amps that is heating up and melting your adapter. A new three blade receptacle will be tighter and it will not heat up. If there is a ground wire in the back of the receptacle's junction box attach it to the new receptacle. If there isn't a ground wire in the junction box, replace the receptacle anyhow, it will be much safer that the set up that you have now.
If you have an old double outlet inside your home and you need to run a double outlet outside from this one How do you wire it?
The new receptacle has to be a GFCI receptacle. Try and locate the inside junction box on the outside of the house. The back of the old receptacle should have a 1/2 inch knockout in it. Remove it. Drill through the KO hole right through the siding to the outside. This will be the center of the new outside GFCI receptacle's junction box. Cut a new EZ box into the outside siding. Feed new wire 2C-#14 from the old box to the new box. Terminate both ends and replace covers. The new outside receptacle will need a weatherproof receptacle cover plate.
An ordinary outlet should be calculated what?
For a home, to calculate the amount of receptacle outlets on a 15 amp circuit, each receptacle outlet should be calculated as not drawing more than one amp each.
Can you properly switch prongs on a 20 amp 250v twist lock to change it to a 125v?
No, it is against the National Electrical Code to wire a receptacle with the wrong voltage. You should call a qualified electrician to change the 250V receptacle to a 125V receptacle.
What way does the ground plug on a receptacle face?
the ground plug should be up
How much should it cost to replace fuel pump for 2003 Chevy Silverado?
I was recently quoted $685 to have one replaced. Just had one replace on my daughters Jeep and it cost just about $500.
Where is the power steering receptacle in a 1992 Lumina?
The power steering receptacle should be on top left side of the motor in front of the alternator in a black box with a cap on the 3.1L V6
How many plugs should you put in an electric outlet?
If it is a duplex receptacle then two cords is the maximum that should be connected to it.
Does this model plug into a receptacle, or will I need to splice it in to my home wiring before I install it?
The model plug should be able to plug into the receptacle easily into your wall without having to splice the wall.
What is the proper way to install blades of a receptacle up or down?
Up. ---- I'm not sure what the question is getting at. USUALLY THIS QUESTION IS ASKED WITH REGARD TO THE "GROUND" PRONG of a standard 3wire, 120 volt receptacle In the USA there are no requirements which dictate whether a receptacle outlet should be mounted with the ground UP or DOWN. In fact, it is also proper to mount the receptacle horizontally.
When should you replace the heads on your 2002 Chevrolet Malibu?
They should be changed only if they are cracked. That is why it is important to never let it run hot.
Where can you find a Nissan Power receptacle?
either at pep boys or try the dealership they should have it and also install it.
