Electrical Wiring

Electrical Wiring Installation Tutorials

Can You use a 15A Outlet on a 20A Circuit and Vice Versa?

Is It Permissible to Use a 15-Amp Receptacle on a 20-Amp Breaker, or a 20-Amp Receptacle on a 15-Amp Circuit? Not everyone is familiar with electrical codes and their compliance…
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Can I Use a 240V Breaker on a 120V Circuit and Vice Versa?

Is It Permissible to Use a Double Pole 240V Breaker on a 120V Circuit, or a Single Pole 120V Breaker on a 240V Circuit? Over current protective devices (OCPDs) such…
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Can You Use 15A Breaker on 20A Circuit and Vice Versa?

Is It Permissible to Use a 15-Amp Breaker on a 20A-Amp Circuit, or a 20-Amp Breaker on a 15A-Amp Circuit? We often receive multiple queries regarding basic electrical wiring installations…
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Ground Terminal Up or Down: Which Way Should Outlets Face?

Should the Ground Prong and Hole in an Outlet Be Positioned at the Top or Bottom? One of the most classic debates in electrical installation among electricians and homeowners is…
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What Do the Green Dot or Orange Triangle Outlets Mean?

What is the Meaning of the Green Dot or Orange Triangle Symbol or Any Other Sign on an Electrical Outlet? On electrical outlets and receptacles, colored dots or symbols such…
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What is the White Powder on the Circuit Breaker Terminals?

Why Does White Chalky Powder or Paste Form on Circuit Breaker Terminals? You may have noticed a white powder on circuit breaker terminals, especially in basements or areas with high…
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Difference Between EGC and GEC in Electrical Grounding

Difference Between Equipment Grounding Conductor (EGC) and Grounding Electrode Conductor (GEC) Electrical grounding is the process of connecting all exposed metallic parts of an electrical system to the earth. This…
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Why is Solid Wire Not Used on Ships, Vehicles & Moving Parts?

Why is the Use of Solid Wire Prohibited on Moving Components Such as Ships and Vehicles? Solid wire is generally not recommended for use in ships, vehicles, or other applications…
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What is the Main Difference Between FLA and FLC?

Difference Between Full Load Amperes (FLA) and Full Load Current (FLC) When working with electric motors and related equipment, professionals often encounter the terms FLA and FLC. Though sometimes used…
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Part 14 – How to Size Star-Delta Starter for Motors?

Sizing a Star-Delta Starter with Contactors for a 3-Phase Motor A Star-Delta starter is used to reduce the inrush current when starting large three phase motors. The starting current of…
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