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4 Socket Meter Base Replacement
Dear Mr. Electrician: How does a four socket electric meter base stack get replaced? While walking my dog I took notice of the 4...
KITCHENS
Kitchens
Kitchen Outlet Extenders
Dear Mr. Electrician: How do I extend my kitchen counter back splash electrical outlets from the wall a little? I will be remodeling the...
Kitchens
Kitchen Cabinet Lighting Installed
Dear Mr. Electrician: I am remodeling my kitchen and want to wire some under cabinet lighting. How do I install and wire kitchen under...
Kitchens
Microwave Oven Over Stove
MICROWAVE OVEN OVER STOVE
Dear Mr. Electrician: How do I install an electrical outlet for a microwave oven over the stove? I would like to...
GROUNDING AND BONDING
Grounding and Bonding
Home Lightning Protection
HOW DO I SET UP A HOME LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM?
A home lightning protection system consists of several components. Good earth grounding through ground rods...
Best Surge Protector Installation
Dear Mr. Electrician: What is the best surge protector that will protect my computer from lightning and how do I install it?
Answer: Methods to...
Lightning Protection For TV and Telephone
Dear Mr. Electrician: Can I prevent lightning strikes from doing damage to my house by grounding? My neighbor was blown out of her chair...
SWITCHES AND SWITCH BOXES
Bathrooms
Adding Bathroom Fan Switch
Dear Mr. Electrician: How do I add a switch to my existing bathroom light switch to control my bathroom fan separately?
Answer: Depending on how...
Convert Switched Outlet To Hot
Dear Mr. Electrician: How do I convert a switched outlet to an outlet that is always hot.
Answer: It is usually a few simple wiring...
Change 1 Gang Switch to 2 Gang
Dear Mr. Electrician: How do I change a one gang light switch to a two gang? The existing wall switch controls an outlet. I...
SAFETY
Planning
Using Cheap Foreign Labor to Work on Your Home
Dear Mr. Electrician: Should I use a worker from a foreign land to install electrical wiring in my home? I received several estimates from...
Safety
Naughty Code and Safety Violations
Dear Mr. Electrician: The home inspector said my house has a lot of electrical code violations. How can I identify the problems and make...
Safety
Be Safe When Working Around Your Home
Dear Mr. Electrician: How safe is it for us to do construction work in our own home? My wife and I recently purchased our...
