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  1. G

    3/4 Outlets No longer working in same room

    Last night, all of my outlets in my family room were working just fine. This morning, however, I discovered all the outlets that had something plugged in no longer work. I checked the breakers and all is fine. It’s just odd the one outlet that doesn’t have anything still works. We did have a...
  2. M

    Can a 220 circuit power a 110 outlet?

    Is it ok to run a 110 line off a 220 circuit? Specifically, I want to add a 110 outlet near my hot water heater and it would be convenient if I could use one of the hot wires along with the neutral and ground to create the circuit I should also mention that the 110 line will almost always be in...
  3. L

    A couple of basic questions regarding installing an outside outlet...

    I've done some basic wiring, but nothing beyond. I know enough to shut off the circuit. I have no basement or garage, so when I work with a table saw or mitre saw, I have to go outside to a patio area where I run an extension cord to an outlet inside. After 30 years, time to finally add an...
    • lrubin28
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    • basic couple installing outlet outside questions regarding screwfix
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. W

    Outlet Wiring Mystery: 3 hot wires...?

    Hi y'all! I am positively stumped right now. Lemme explain. I am replacing old outlets at my in-laws. Their house, built in 1970, got flooded during the horrific TX winter spell. Painters sprayed over everything and drywallers seemed to have had mud to spare. I got all but one bedroom outlet...
  5. Esking

    GFCI Outlet Problems

    This may be lengthy, apologize in advance. As far as my electrical knowledge, no professional training, have done simple household stuff such as replacing outlets and light switches, and used to do a lot of car wiring in my younger days (20+ years ago). The problem I'm encountering is this: We...
  6. C

    Outlet in outdoor enclosure - better approach? Feedback wanted.

    I have installed and outdoor enclosure to primarily house outdoor network and IoT devices. I need power for PoE injectors, power supplies, etc. The Carlon outdoor enclosure is 12 x 12 x 6 and has a sealed lid attached with screws. I extended the existing outlet (GFCI) by using 1/2 PVC...
  7. C

    Changing a single outdoor switch plate to a fountain to a combo with an outlet

    The previous owners of our property had non in ground rated electrical hardwired into the basement from an outdoor submerged pond fountain. Needless to say it was causing issues. I disconnected and dug up the corroded wiring which went into a switch plate on the outside wall. Layed down new...
  8. C

    Adding an outlet on the back patio

    I'm wanting to add a TV to my patio and curious about the power situation. My question is - there is a ceiling fan mounted in the ceiling, could I add an outlet using the power wire going to the fan or would I have to pull a new wire to the breaker. I assume it depends on the amperage of the...
  9. Jim Dunham

    Patio outlet quit working.

    Back patio outlet and switch just quit working. Outlet has 36V and switch has 0V. All other outlets on circuit work and measure 120V. Circuit breakers not tripping and measure 120V. Rat maybe ate through in attic? All connections are tight. Bought me outlet and switch. Any thoughts appreciated. Jim
  10. L

    Basic noob question about outlet wiring

    I tested a non working outlet with receptacle tester and it said open neutral. Turns out that the neutral wire was loose. BUT, in order to shut off the power I had to turn off 2 circuits. Inside the box was only 2 wires, black and white. So the open neutral is fixed but how many other problems...
  11. aaranda1

    Switch Outlet Install Help

    I’m changing a switch for a switch & outlet combo. Where am I supposed to connect these wires? I want the switch to control the light and the outlet to always have power. I’m new and inexperienced. Thank you.
  12. W

    Outdoor 230 EV charger with 115 V outlet: supply through conduit . Does this plan make sense?

    Hi! I’d like to install a pedestal-mounted (230 V, 30 A max - programmable) EV charger close to my driveway, which ends about 12 feet away from the house, on the other side of a landscaped rock wall of sorts. While I am at it, I would like to oversize the circuit to allow a second EV charger to...
  13. M

    Installing a 110V outlet in fireplace

    I need to install a 110V outlet in my fireplace for a zero clearance insert. There is an exsiting outlet 4 feet to the left of the fireplace. I would like to drill through the side of the fireplace into the wall space and run the wire to the outlet. Given the insert is zero clearance, are...
  14. Mundcyc

    Outlet going into outlet

    What will happen if I plug a computer charger into an outlet, and then the other end into a plug that lets me plug that end into the same outlet...
  15. J

    Converting an existing outlet to a switched outlet

    Bedroom has 5 outlets with 1 outlet that has a switched plug. I want to convert another outlet in the bedroom, that is a standard wired outlet, to a switch-controlled outlet. Plan: - Run a red wire from the already switched outlet to the proposed switched outlet plug. -Of course, break the...
  16. A

    Problem with 3 outlets immediately after solar installation

    I recently had a solar installation at my home. Immediately afterward, a GFCI outlet in my garage stopped working, had no power, and could not be reset. At the same time, my two outdoor outlets stopped working. I first checked the new breaker box the solar installers put. However, no breaker was...
  17. drounds67

    multiple 2 gang 20 amp outlet box wiring on new gfci breaker

    I have a question on wiring to make sure I am doing it correctly. I plan on adding a new GFCI/AFCI 20 amp circuit breaker to my box and run the wires to the first 2 outlets in a 2 gang box I am installing. I am also installing 2 other 2 outlet boxes. This is in a finished garage. I know how...
  18. D

    Feeding other rooms with bathroom outlet circuit

    My wife wants me to add an outlet in a large closet. It would be easy to feed the outlet from a bathroom outlet that is on the other side of the wall. However, I've read that the US electrical code does not allow connecting outlets in other rooms to a circuit that feeds bathroom outlets. Why...
  19. L

    10mm flex cooker outlet plate

    Hi all, got a new range cooker I’m connecting which comes with a 10mm flex connected. The outside diameter I nearly 20mm and won’t fit into the existing cooker outlet plate. Does anyone know of a supplier which allows for larger diameter cables? Failing that I’ll have to connect into an...
  20. S

    Can I connect the neutral and ground when wiring a 3 wire cable to a 4 wire outlet?

    I recently purchased a steam sterilizer with a PID controller and I'm trying to figure out how to power it safely. The sterilizer requires 240v but the PID (if I understand it correctly) uses the return 120v on the neutral wire. My problem is that I have an old house and the neutral and ground...

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