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Wire nuts don't disable an electrical connection you have to kill the power for that. What they do is isolate the wires so that the positive and negative wires don't touch and protect you from a bear electrical connection.
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Can you replace a short length of 14-2 wire with a 14-3 wire and just not use the red conductor?
yes, or tie together 2 condutors into one. Yes you can, but cover the two ends of the red wire with wire nuts and tape them up with electrical tape.
How do you join stranded and solid wire in electrical wiring applications?
Depending on the size of the wire, you can use wire-nuts for the smaller gauges Do not twist solid and stranded wire together when you use wire-nuts. Just lay the exposed conductor side by side and apply the wire-nut. If you wrap the two wires together, it was found, some connections have pulled apart due to the wire-nut not biting into the solid wire as the stranded wire was wrapped around it. Split bolts for the larger sizes and Allen key wire lugs bolted together for big size wire.
When you wire a stove top with aluminum wiring can you do it with copper house wiring?
If you are asking can you connect aluminum wiring to copper wiring, the answer is yes. With one provision. You must cover the connection with a special compound prior to putting on the wire nuts. This compound is available at Lowe's and Home Depot and Ace.
Can you extend an existing wire by just using wire nuts and electrical tape and no junction box?
Yes. But it is unsafe and does not meet code anywhere in the U.S. It is a foolish and dangerous choice to ignore the National Electrical Code and common sense to apply a solution to a problem that may result in death, injury or property loss - and may put others at risk other than the short-sighted person who makes a choice to extend an electrical line without a junction box.
What is the proper wire nut size for 12 2 wire?
Look on the box or bag that the wire nuts came in, there you will find all of the combinations of wire sizes that can be connected together under one nut.
What do you use to connect the electrical wires when fitting a ceiling fan or ceiling light?
Wire nuts
How do you connect 2 cooper wires without wire nuts?
You could solder them together and then tape securely with electrical tape.
How to Replace an Exterior Light Fixture?
How to Replace an Exterior Light FixtureReplacing an exterior light fixture is not difficult at all and you can do it even if you have limited electrical experience.Cutting the PowerBefore you do any electrical work of any kind, you will need to cut the power at the home's electrical circuit box. Go back to the light switch and turn it on to make sure there is no power. If you want to be extra safe you can even use an electrical tester to double check.Replacing the FixtureMost light fixtures will require a simple screw driver to install and uninstall them. Remove the mounting screws hold the fixture in place and allow it to hang by the wire connections. Unscrew the wire nuts holding the two wires together and remove the old fixture. The new fixture goes on the same way by connecting the like colored wires using the wire nuts. Unless the old wire nuts are in excellent condition, use new wires nuts, especially if they come prepackaged with the new fixture. Place all connected wire and wire nuts back into the electrical box mounted inside the wall. Install any new mounting brackets needed for the new fixture and secure the fixture to the mounting brackets using a screw driver. Turn the power back on at the circuit breaker box and test your new fixture connection.
What do you call a coupler nut that has an opening in it for threading electrical wires?
The National Electrical Code (US) would call it a "Solderless Pressure Connector - A device that establishes a connection between two or more conductors or between one or more conductors and a terminal by means of mechanical pressure and without the use of solder." Electricians call them "wire nuts".
Why does my Ceiling fan light gets no power unless you touch it?
You didn't give enough information to know. One possibility could be a loose wire connecting the fan to power. When you jiggle the fan it makes connection. Check the wire nuts inside the fan connection box.
Why your dishwasher after you wired it back the breaker keeps jumping?
You have probably pinched the wire when you pushed it back under the counter. Shut the breaker off and pull the dishwasher back out until you can see the power connection. First check your connection in the junction box as one of the wire nuts may have come off and grounded to the chassis of the dishwasher. Inspect the wire for nicks or abrasion. The wire's insulation has to be brought up to the same rating as it was before the problem occurred. This can be done with electrical tape as long as there is no copper loss on the short circuit that tripped the breaker. If there is significant copper loss, the wire should be replaced as the short will have reduced the current capacity of the wire.
Where is the computer located on a 2003 Ford Explorer Select trac?
In the 2001 model it is located in the engine compartment on the back side near the cowl on the passenger's side. It is behind a cover held on with two nuts. It has an electrical connection going to it. Remove the connection first then remove the nuts. I hope this helps you.
Can you replace a short length of 14-2 wire with a 14-3 wire and just not use the red conductor?
yes, or tie together 2 condutors into one. Yes you can, but cover the two ends of the red wire with wire nuts and tape them up with electrical tape.
How do you ground a computer?
Grounding an electrical or electronics device commonly refers connecting it's power inlet ground pin to the ground connection of the power outlet. The power outlet ground connects to the ground connection provided by the electricity utility company or the building's common ground connection. The grounding essentially provides a zero volt reference. Many systems which have a metal chassis provide specific grounding points with screws/nuts to connect grounding wire. To ground chassis of a computer one need to connect ground wire to the metal case.
How do you join stranded and solid wire in electrical wiring applications?
Depending on the size of the wire, you can use wire-nuts for the smaller gauges Do not twist solid and stranded wire together when you use wire-nuts. Just lay the exposed conductor side by side and apply the wire-nut. If you wrap the two wires together, it was found, some connections have pulled apart due to the wire-nut not biting into the solid wire as the stranded wire was wrapped around it. Split bolts for the larger sizes and Allen key wire lugs bolted together for big size wire.
What are the names of the different kinds of splices and joints used for electrical cables?
Some common types of electrical splice:Rat-tail, Western Union, fixture, knotted tap, staggered splice.Some common types of electrical joint:Screw terminals, braided eyelets, crimps, sty-cons, plugs and sockets, insulated screw connectors, wire clip connectors (wire push-ins), twists inside wire nuts, plain wire soldered joints, soldered wire joints to posts and soldered legs for integrated circuits on printed circuit boards.
How do you replace a starter in a 1991 Plymouth acclaim?
1Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove the 3 bolts attaching the starter to the engine/transaxle. Remove the heat shield and its clamp, if so equipped. Remove the 2 electrical wire connector terminal nuts and remove the wiring connectors from the starter. Remove the starter from vehicle. Clean all wire terminals of dirt,grease or corrosion. Reattach the electrical wire connectors and secure with the mounting nuts. Tighten the starter solenoid B+ nut to 80 inch lbs, and the solenoid wire to starter nut to 55 inch lbs. Reinstall the heat shield if one was removed.
