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Home Appliances
From coffee grinders to walk-in refrigerators, home appliances are all around our homes. This category deals with any of the special tools around our homes that make life a little easier.
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What is insulation contact recessed lighting?
Insulation contact recessed lighting refers to a type of light fixture that is designed to be in direct contact with insulation in the ceiling without creating a fire hazard. This type of lighting is specifically rated and tested to ensure that it can be safely installed in insulated ceiling spaces without causing overheating or fire risks.
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Does the light turn off when you close the refrigerator door?
It should turn off.
A switch is fitted to turn off the light whilst the door is closed to avoid wasting money on electricity. It would be wasted in two ways: you don't need the light to be on - you're not in there reading a book or anything - and the milk and salad don't need the light on to stop them having nightmares, but, if it is on, it's using electricity. Also - don't forget this point - the heat from the light has to be pumped away from the inside of the fridge by its compressor pump and having to do that wastes even more electricity!
OK, the amount of electricity may seem small - the lamp may only take 25 Watts but the compressor would have to take more than that amount of power because it cannot be 100% efficient at pumping heat. Compressor pumps are only about 67% efficient, so the compressor would have to use 25/0.67 = 37.3, let's say 37 Watts to remove the lamp's 25 watts of heat. So, if there was no door switch to turn off the light, your fridge would draw 25+37= 62 Watts every hour, 24/7. Thus in a year it would use 62x24x7x52 = 541,632 Watt-hours or about 542 kiloWatt-hours (kW-h). At 20 cents per kW-h, running that lamp would cost a cool US $108 Dollars a year just for the extra electricity!
So, if your fridge light doesn't turn off, you'll need to either fix that door switch or, if you have to pay someone to do it, it might even be a better deal to invest in a new fridge! Another solution - but you may not like the result if you do this - is simply to remove the light bulb...
How can a breaker work on 60Hz and 50 Hz supplies?
A circuit breaker is like an automatic switch, designed to break a circuit if the current flowing (measured in amps) exceeds a predetermined maximum amount. The frequency at which the alternating current is changing is not relevant provided it is the normal one for which the circuit breaker has been designed to operate. In USA, Canada and other countries using similar power supply standards, that frequency is 60 Hz. In Europe and other world areas using similar power supply standards, that frequency is 50 Hz. A circuit breaker designed for use on 50 Hz or 60 Hz supplies should not be used to protect a circuit in a ship or aircraft running on a 400 Hz supply because its magnetic and capacitive components may not operate correctly. For such applications a circuit breaker designed to operate at 400 Hz must be used.
What size fuse should be in the plug of a normal fridge?
Yes it does matter it needs to be enough to allow the circuit to work, but not too much so it can prevent the circuit from over Amping, fuses are for the safety of lives, and the protection of the equipment
How do you add an electrical hookup for a dryer?
If there isn't a power outlet in reach of the unit you have two options. Call an electrician to install an outlet or call a carpenter to redesign your kitchen so that there is one near (basically move the dryer). Extension cables are not recommended for permanent use in kitchens.
Why does condenser used in ceiling fan?
In a ceiling fan there is an single phase induction motor.
Single phase stator produces a non rotating, pulsating magnetic field.The single coil excited by a single phase current produces two counter rotating magnetic field phases, coinciding twice per revolution at 0 degrees and 180 degrees. When the phases rotate to 90 degree and -90 degree they cancel. At 45 deg and -45 deg they are partially additive along the +x axis and cancel along the y axis. The sum of these two phases is a phasor stationary in space, but alternating polarity in time. Thus, no starting torque is developed.
So, in order to generate the starting torque we have to split the phase in two. This configuration comprises two windings main winding W1 and auxiliary winding W2, a centrifugal switch SW1 and a capacitor.
The two windings are wound with a geometric offset, effectively making a second set of poles phase shifted within the stator. The capacitor provides a phase shift to the current flowing in W1 and we therefore have a "two phase" motor while the switch is closed. When the motor is almost up to speed, the switch opens disconnecting W1 and the capacitor. The motor can be reversed by reversing the connections of either W1 or W2 (but not both)
The start winding (W1) and the start capacitor provide for a rotating magnetic field in one direction enabling the motor to start.
If some installation instructions came with the water heater which tell you what kind of wire to use, the same instructions should also tell you how to connect the wires to the water heater. <><><>
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 JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Depends on the type of garage door remote and opener you have. IF it is the older type with dip switches then just match the new number to the motor heads to the remote. If it is not then there are a series of easy steps, but without knowing the correct one it's difficult to determine.
YES - it will work fine, and hopefully you have grounding in the plug. If you do not, you should also get surge protection and a safety cap when not using. The 3 prong will not create a ground, so it will not change the fact that it is dangerous not to have ground (you know kids and outlets).
What does it mean when your water heater suddenly keeps heating your water hotter and hotter?
If your water heater is continuously heating water hotter and hotter, it may indicate a malfunction with the thermostat or heating element. This can be dangerous as it can lead to scalding temperatures and potential damage to the tank. It's important to have a professional inspect and repair the water heater to prevent any further issues.
Why clothes dried in cloth dryer tends to stick?
It's -Static Electricity-. When all the moisture is gone, with all the clothes rubbing each other, the friction will create Static. Kinda like rubbing a balloon on your head and putting it on your shirt, it will stick. The drier it is outside the less rubbing it takes and the longer it will last.
How do you level your washing machine?
To level your washing machine, first ensure it is unplugged. Use a level to check that the machine is resting evenly on the floor. If not, adjust the machine's feet by turning them clockwise to raise the corner and counterclockwise to lower it until the machine is level. Recheck with the level and adjust as needed.
Did changing a 3 prong cord to a 4 prong cord on dryer cause the plug to blow up?
Probably... Sounds like you shorted a Hot or Live wire to Neutral or Ground by wiring the plug wrongly. The breakers should have tripped to protect the circuit's wiring from main supply panel to wall outlet, to protect you from having a house fire, but the plug itself would have overheated or could have caught on fire...
If you ended up wiring the plug wrongly like that, you were lucky not to have been injured yourself. You would be wise to take that as a "lesson learned the hard way" not to mess about with things you really don't understand ...
<><><> By asking this question you are not ready to take on this particular task. You may or may not get lucky and receive some information in an answer here! If you hope to get enough information on this site to be able to do this job properly and safely, please do not rely on getting accurate information about such a potentially dangerous subject. Really, don't do this one yourself. Electricity is far too dangerous to handle if you have not been trained how to do this work.
How to do this job depends entirely on the Wiring Codes or Regulations for the locality (Town/State) and on the exact location of the outlets you wish to install. If it is anywhere that is subject to water splashes or spray - such as in any room supplied with running water pipes, like a kitchen, bathroom, shower room, etc., or in a pool-side area - in many places nowadays it is actually illegal to attempt to do this kind of work unless you are already a licensed electrician. If you don't want to go to your local library or bookstore - to find and read some books about electrical wiring and appliances and how to install them safely, and about your local Wiring Codes and Regulations - then the best advice anyone should give to you is to call a licensed electrician either to do the job for you or to advise you what you may be allowed to do yourself. 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 JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Are gas stoves better than electric?
There is no straight YES or NO answer to that, because there are different factors than just electricity vs gas.
First of all, how is the electricity generated? If it's from a gas generator out beside the house, or an outdated coal plant spewing black smoke into the air, then it's not at all more friendly than gas. However, if it's generated through wind or another non-polluting resource, it might be.
How old is the stove? If one of them is 20 years old, it is likely not as efficient as
it could be.
What are you cooking? Are you just boiling water, or cooking something over low heat for a very long time? What kind of cookware are you using? Thick pots take a lot longer to heat up, but stay hot for longer.
Natural gas burns very cleanly, but we are getting much more efficient and clean methods of producing electricity too.
That being said, gas stoves tend to be more adjustable for both heat and the area the flame covers, so you get exactly the temperature you need to cook your food, whereas electric stoves often don't have very good control over the temperature, and it's concentrated in one spot.
Newer ceramic cooktops are sealed up and are very easy to clean, so they may use fewer chemicals and water if there is a food spill or boilover that needs to be cleaned up.
Using other appliances instead of the stove can have an even more significant impact - using an electric kettle rather than a stovetop kettle, reheating foods in the microwave, or using a toaster oven can make more of a difference, because you're not using a huge appliance for a small job.
Cooking doesn't use nearly as much energy as other parts of our lifestyle - home heating and insulation, our choice of transportation, and even our clothes washers and dryers can make a much more significant impact than our stoves.
However if you're shopping for a new stove, I think it would be better to decide on the features you feel you need (including benefits of electricity vs gas), and then buy the most energy efficient one of that type that you can afford.
What shapes do 3 prong plugs come in?
Worldwide there are so many it is not sensible for anyone to type out a new list here!
For more information please click on the Related Questionbelow and then go into the further Related Questions and Related Links shown below the answer to that question.
Yes, it is possible to convert a well's water pump to run off an automobile battery or solar power by using a DC pump that is compatible with these power sources. You would need to make sure that the pump's power requirements match the output of the battery or solar panel system for efficient operation. Additionally, you may need to install a charge controller or inverter to regulate the power supply if using solar energy.
As you say you had to reset the circuit breakers, the water heater's heating element may have "died" by shorting to Ground or Earth. This could be the reason why its circuit's breakers tripped to cut off the power. Time to buy a new water heater...?
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Typically, you should be able to tell a difference as quick as 15 minutes or so, but it may take well over an hour or two for it to reach "operating temperature". Some electric hot water heaters, you can even hear them as they heat, and you typically can the gas ones. Your biggest variables, assuming you're not using hot water as it heats, is the amount of water that is in the heater, as well as the heating power the heater puts out into the water. Electrics are practically 100% efficient, but gas ones are not even close, but they do operate at higher heater temps and can heat the water faster. <><><> It takes about an hour for a fifty gallon electric water heater to heat up.
Maybe. There are too many variables. Lag your tank well. If you search your question on google you will see every possible answer. The only way is to monitor your own electric meter whilst performing varied experiments at different times of year. Average a week of always on and a week of on when you need it. Set a timer for the E7 and see if that makes a difference.
An Ott light is a proprietary fluorescent bulb and/or lamp which produces something approaching a natural daylight spectrum. (See http://www.ott-lite.com/Cms/home.aspx.) Professional photographers often use them as a daylight standard for proofing their prints. It is also said to have some health benefits (reducing eyestrain, seasonal affective disorder, etc.).
Do CFL Bulbs explode when they burnout?
Good quality CFLs are tested in the factory for correct power draw and light output before being boxed to ship and should then give a long life of at least 5 years before they just "die" without exploding.
If a good quality CFL explodes then it could have been damaged sometime after it was manufactured, like it was dropped on the floor before it was installed. Even though it worked for a while, it may have been taking too much power or something similar which caused it to explode.
However there are also some very cheap CFLs on the market - even some with good "brand" names that are actually fakes - that may have been badly made or badly handled even in the factory. Such cheap ones may never have been tested before being put in the box to ship.
For that reason it is worth paying the proper price for the genuine article because:
* it will give good light output throughout its life
* it will take no more than the proper rated power consumption
* it will last a long time without exploding!
What happens if you plug a 110v appliance into 220v outlet?
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It won't run, there is insufficient start up voltage. It's all in the way the windings in the motor are connected. Since I'm an electrician, I just haven't done this because I always do something to make it right i.e. change the input voltage or change the connections of the motor windings. I would suspect the most it would do is buzz. Just a guess.
If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician to have it rewired if it's dual voltage or change the power source to accommodate your motor.
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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 JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Should you have your freezer plugged into a GFCI?
<><><> Whether or not your freezer should be protected by a GFCI depends on the locality (Town/State) where you live. The latest Wiring Codes or Regulations in some localities insist that GFCIs must be used to protect appliances in any room or area where there are pipes supplying running water, such as a kitchen or utility room, or in any area which can be subject to water splashes or spray, such as a bathroom, a shower room or any "outside" area such as on the exterior wall of a house, in a garden or by a pool.
The additional current drawn when a freezer's compressor motor starts up shouldn't cause a GFCI to trip because the current should always be the same in both the "hot" and the "neutral" wires.
One possible reason a GFCI might trip when the compressor motor starts up could be because the motor has a fault which only happens when the motor "shakes" during start-up. Such extra vibration at start-up is quite normal - and should not cause any current to leak to Ground - but this can sometimes happen if the wiring to the motor was done carelessly or its wiring's insulation has gotten worn-through at some point because of the vibration taking place over a long period of time. The answer to the Related Question shown below has detailed information about the way that GFCIs and RCDs operate.
<><><> No, unless it is equipped with a soft start compressor motor the freezer's compressor will draw additional power when it starts up likely causing the gfci to trip. same is true for refrigerators. (a common catch-22 is that if the receptacle is in a wet location or concrete floor location, like a garage, the NEC requires it to be GFCI protected.) <><><>
How likely could an electric oven start a fire if left on?
The likelihood of an electric oven starting a fire if left on depends on several factors, such as its age, condition, and maintenance. Generally, modern electric ovens are designed with safety features to prevent fires, but leaving any appliance unattended for an extended period increases the risk. It is important to always follow manufacturer guidelines and never leave the oven unattended while in use.
How do you connect a load and line wire to a neutral and hot?
A switch makes or breaks the hot wire, it does not bother the neutral or ground. To wire in a switch just put in between the line and load wires. There are two terminal points on the switch; put the line wire under one and the load wire under the other. For a low-voltage circuit without an obvious hot and neutral, just cut one of the two wires and splice the switch in there. Low voltage stuff should be double-insulated so it really doesn't matter which wire you choose. If you are using this for low-voltage DC be sure to check the ratings of the switch. Regular switches for household use are for AC only. They can handle 15A, but cannot break an arc that forms breaking a DC load as they are designed to have the voltage across them go to 0V 120 times a second. Most switches will be rated to 600 or so VAC, but only 30-50VDC. Make sure you take this into consideration, or else you will burn your switch's contacts. If you are on low-voltage AC you are fine. Carry on.
