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Hot Topics: Wiring Mysteries Behind the Wall A new weekly column goes inside the forums to see what's got DIYers talking.
How to Test an Electrical Relay You can identify your electrical problems with a tester.
Circuit Breaker Basics A breaker is an automatic switch in an electric panel.
Can AAA Batteries Be Used in Place of AA Batteries? When you run out of AA batteries, convert a AAA to do the job.
How to Reset a Circuit Breaker A circuit breaker acts to protect the electrical circuit if it overloads or short-circuits.
How to Make a Magnetic Coil You can create your own magnetic coil with objects you likely already have around the house.
Calculating a Circuit Breaker Load It is vital that you are aware of your circuit breaker load limits for optimal performance and avoiding power outages.
What Does Battery Acid Look Like? Battery acid is generally made of a lead composition.
Risks of Intermixing Different Metals on Splicing Connectors Splicing connectors act as an electrical conductor.
How to Install a New Electric Meter Box The electric meter measures the amount of electricity that is used by your home.
What to Do When Your Electric Breaker Panel Pops and Sizzles When your circuit panel emits a popping sound or smoke, it's time to investigate the problem
5 Different Circuit Breaker Types The circuit breaker comes in a wide range of sizes.
What is Inside a D Battery? One of the most common types of alkaline batteries is a D battery. So what makes them work?
4 Best Battery Charging Techniques To get the best lifespan out of your batteries, you should be familiar with these four types of charging techniques.
How to Test a GFCI Outlet GFCI outlets are ground fault circuit interrupt outlets.
How to Install an Underground Conduit Running your conduit underground protects your wires and allows you to run electricity to outbuildings.
How to Install a Generator Voltage Regulator A generator voltage regulator maintains a constant voltage within a generator.
How to Install an Electrical Junction Box An electrical junction box is a safety box used to cover wires that have been joined in a single electrical
How Much Current Can a D Battery Supply? A battery is a device that generates electrical energy.
Hot Tub Electrical Requirements You must adhere to state and national requirements for wiring a hot tub.
How to Design an Electrical Panel Board There are myriad considerations when planning a circuit breaker box.
8 Advantages of a Dual DC Power Supply Some benefits of dual DC power are consistent power and component safety.
Alternative Ways to Charge AAA Batteries The most common way to charge your lifeless AAA batteries is to purchase an AAA battery charger.
How Long Should You Charge AA Batteries? Users of battery-operated devices are increasingly opting for rechargeable AA batteries for obvious reasons.
What Happens if You Swallow AAA Batteries? AAA batteries are just small enough for children, and for some adventurous adults, to swallow.
Consequences of Charging a Non-Rechargeable Battery You should never attempt to charge a battery unless you are absolutely certain that it is a rechargeable battery.
How to Install a Portable Generator Transfer Switch A portable generator allows you to have power during outages.
What makes Battery Voltage Drop? Knowing what the possible causes are can help you to fix the problem both quickly and effectively.
NiCd Battery: Advantages and Disadvantages The nickel-cadmium battery uses nickel oxide hydroxide and metallic cadmium as electrodes.
Figuring Out Why Your Battery Won't Charge Some battery issues are preventable.
How to Ground a Portable Generator Everyone knows just how bad it can be if you lose your power for one reason or another, and a portable
What to Do When AAA Batteries Leak AAA batteries are used for everything from remote controls to cameras.
Troubleshoot a Broken Battery Charger If your battery will not take a charge, it may be because your charger is not working. When you have
How to Replace an Electrical Breaker Panel You don't need to hire a professional electrician to replace your breaker box panel. All you need to do is follow these simple steps.
6 Types of Electrical Conduits An electrical conduit is a piping system that is used to carry electrical wiring for either power or communication.
Troubleshooting 3 Common GFCI Outlet Problems If you're noticing your GFCI outlet tripping more frequently, it could be one of three common problems. Check it out to avoid further problems.
Make a 12V Battery Pack With AA Batteries Be prepared with your own DIY 12V battery pack.
How to Test a Battery Charger Find out quickly whether or not your battery charger is working.
How to Run LED Lights From a 12v Battery It doesn't take much to run LED lights. Try wiring a 12 volt battery to it instead.
How to Reduce the Noise of a Portable Generator A portable generator is a useful device to have, but is the noise worth the convenience?
How to Find, Use, and Dispose of Rechargable AA Batteries Save yourself some money by using rechargeable AA's in your home electronics.

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