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Most likely the ground (green) wire is mistakenly connected to hot instead of the hot wire (black) at the breaker panel!
Possibly you meant the neutral wire not the ground wire, in that case most likely the neutral (white) wire is mistakenly connected to hot instead of the hot wire (black) at the breaker panel!
In either case check all three wires in the breaker panel for that circuit to make sure they are all correctly connected! Black is hot, White is neutral, Green (or uninsulated in some cases) is ground.
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How do you get rid of an electrical outlet?
Just make it a junction box. Remove the outlet, tie the blacks together under a wire nut. The the whites together under a wire nut. Tie the ground wires together under a wire nut. Push all the wires back into the outlet box and cover it with a blank cover. Paint the cover the same color as the wall. Do not sheet-rock over the outlet box. All junction boxes must be accessible.
Are junction boxes usually wired in the first floor?
Junction boxes are usually laid out so that the circuit splices are located in the basement and in the attic. Attic junction boxes have to have a vertical clearance of three feet above it to make it legal.
What is a 15 amp electrical outlet?
A #14 copper wire rated at 15 amps is the minimum size wire for a 15 amp receptacle.
Should an electrical outlet box protrude or be recessed relative to the wall?
Are you talking about recepticale boxes that you plug a device into or service panel that the breakers are in?
Is it necessary to ground at all metal junction boxes when using metal conduit or cable?
In a completely metallic conduit system it is not necessary to ground each junction box as long as the metallic system has the grounding capacity rating larger than that of the over current device protecting the circuit. The code book states what size conduits are rated at, for grounding amperages.
What is the difference between inside and outside electrical boxes?
An outside electrical box has a watertight in-use outlet cover so even when a cord is plugged in the outlet stays covered. That is the main difference between the outside box and inside box. An outside box also uses a ground fault circuit interrupter.
What are the different types of electrical outlet boxes available for installation?
The different types of electrical outlet boxes available for installation include metal boxes, plastic boxes, and specialty boxes like ceiling fan boxes and old work boxes.
Do you run the wire above or below outlet boxes?
The wire is normally run above the box height.
How do you ground in a plastic box?
The only way to ground your system if you're using plastic boxes is to continue the chain by connecting your ground wires together--just as you would with the hot and nuetral wires--through the entire circuit all the way back to the whole house gound in the circuit breaker panel.
Does a plastic outlet box need to be grounded?
yes the device must be grounded per NEC code. if the juncrion box is metal you must also sufficiently ground the box using a ground screw or clip. the ground box should be uninterrupted if the device is removed. (the device screws mounted to the box is not a suitable grounding means.
Is there an outlet that supplies small shipping boxes in Cleveland?
The USPS offers shipping boxes for it's customers. These are available for free on their website.
What are the different types of electrical boxes used in residential wiring installations?
The different types of electrical boxes used in residential wiring installations include junction boxes, outlet boxes, switch boxes, and ceiling fan boxes. These boxes are used to contain electrical connections and protect them from damage.
What is the best way to move boxes from Texas to California?
Freight would be the best way, if you have a lot of boxes. You won't have to worry about some boxes not showing up, if they are strapped on to the pallet. For a few boxes you can send them FEDEX ground or UPS ground.
Why do two separate breakers control the same outlets?
The only time 2 beakers are run to one outlet is if the outlet is 240V. The breakers should have handle-ties connected to them to ensure that both breakers trip in the event of an overload. Nope its not 240 either,cause it continues to other outlets the same way.and can plug 110 accesories into them. I have come accross this everywhere. In rooms without a ceiling light, one half of a duplex receptacle is a switched lighting circuit and the other is a always on receptacle.
How do you get rid of an electrical outlet?
Just make it a junction box. Remove the outlet, tie the blacks together under a wire nut. The the whites together under a wire nut. Tie the ground wires together under a wire nut. Push all the wires back into the outlet box and cover it with a blank cover. Paint the cover the same color as the wall. Do not sheet-rock over the outlet box. All junction boxes must be accessible.
Why do cats destroy cardboard boxes?
Cats destroy cardboard boxes because they enjoy scratching and clawing at surfaces to mark their territory, sharpen their claws, and relieve stress. The texture and structure of cardboard boxes provide a satisfying outlet for these natural behaviors.
What is the name of the company that manufactures Carlon electrical outlet boxes?
Carlon is the name of the company that manufactures Carlon electrical boxes. The company is a leading industrial manufacturer and marketer of thermoplastic electrical enclosures.
