http://www.askmehelpdesk.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:25:02 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/amhd_imgs/misc/rss.jpg http://www.askmehelpdesk.com http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/connecting-4-wire-3-wire-cables-417870.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:37 GMT I am connecting a wirering that was done for me, I came across an unfamiliar connection, that is 4 wire cable from light switch to light bulb, how do I connect this , I am only familiar with life, neutral and earth wires, which one is the 4th one, and why 4 I am connecting a wirering that was done for me, I came across an unfamiliar connection, that is 4 wire cable from light switch to light bulb, how do I connect this , I am only familiar with life, neutral and earth wires, which one is the 4th one, and why 4 ]]> kenshad http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/connecting-4-wire-3-wire-cables-417870.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/garage-door-remote-not-working-417859.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:26 GMT I can only open the garage door from the push button on the wall. I have 2 remotes that stopped working. I tried reprogramming but that didn't help. I was told by Genie that it stopped working because I don't have garage door sensors on either side of the garage door and to have them installed. Is that possible?
Thanks ]]> Diane K http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/garage-door-remote-not-working-417859.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/fuse-box-417835.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:39:31 GMT :rolleyes::rolleyes:I'm looking to change my Fuse Box (House) from a 100/amp to a 200/amp main fuse box for more space to add outlets 120/v & 240/v is there going any issues with the power from the electric pole or wiring from meter to new box:rolleyes::rolleyes:? (Don't know if the above 120-240 should be amp or volts)


Also is there a way to remove the tag from the box at the meter with calling the electric company? ]]> petelongie http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/fuse-box-417835.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/gfci-isnt-working-417816.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:16 GMT I took a GFCI outlet out that was cream colored and in my bathroom and replaced it with a new one that's white. I put tape on the ends of the the white and black line wires and replaced them in the line area on the new outlet. Now no light comes on on the new outlet and the test/reset button won't depress. I've tried two different outlets and got the same result. I believe that down stream of the GFCI are the switches for my exhaust fan and ceiling light, but of which aren't working either. Any suggestions? ]]> rkoppelmann http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/gfci-isnt-working-417816.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/3-speed-fan-switch-417813.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:43 GMT Wires were take off before by someone that lived here be4 so I want 2 fix the fan and I dont konw where the wiers go and the packaging doesn't have it and I don't want 2 mess yhe fan up.:) ]]> littleladybug http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/3-speed-fan-switch-417813.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/what-use-earth-electricity-417806.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:57:48 GMT tnx and regards tnx and regards ]]> manny0124 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/what-use-earth-electricity-417806.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/connect-ceiling-fan-wires-ze268s6-pull-chain-switch-417789.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:53:08 GMT I ordered a new pull chain switch from Hunter and I want to install it myself. It's configured a bit differently than the original.

The switch has 4 slots on the side like the original (Well Tec) and also 4 small round holes on the top.

Can someone tell me where and how to connect the fan wires. I do know what colors go to each connector (#1 gray, #2 brown, #3 green, L black).

Thanks for any info out there.

Sharon ]]> mochacharlie http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/connect-ceiling-fan-wires-ze268s6-pull-chain-switch-417789.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/outlet-works-like-switch-417784.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:33:54 GMT We have two switches that operate the outside lights. We put in an outlet and ran it off of one of these switches. The problem is that the outlet acts like a switch. When you plug something into the outlet, the outside light turns on, but when you unplug the light goes off. We have been trying... We have two switches that operate the outside lights. We put in an outlet and ran it off of one of these switches. The problem is that the outlet acts like a switch. When you plug something into the outlet, the outside light turns on, but when you unplug the light goes off. We have been trying to figure out why this is happening. Everything is wired correctly, but for some reason the electricity bypasses the switch and turns on the light. Help.... ]]> lynch1080 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/outlet-works-like-switch-417784.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/new-dimmer-switch-will-not-dim-light-taking-power-3-way-switch-417778.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:12:46 GMT New dimmer switch will not dim light - I am trying to hook up a dimmer switch in a electrical box that already contains a three way switch. I am trying to take power from the three way switch to power the new dimmer and light. The way it is hooked up now the new light works but will not dim with... New dimmer switch will not dim light - I am trying to hook up a dimmer switch in a electrical box that already contains a three way switch. I am trying to take power from the three way switch to power the new dimmer and light. The way it is hooked up now the new light works but will not dim with the dimmer switch. ]]> x2boxers http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/new-dimmer-switch-will-not-dim-light-taking-power-3-way-switch-417778.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/light-wont-turn-off-417696.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:18:14 GMT so i have recently changed all outlets and switches in my house. in the living room, 3 can lights were controlled by 3 different switches( a dimmer and 2 toggle switches). i have taking them out and just keeping one switch. since i changed it out it has been working fine for about 3-5 days now.... so i have recently changed all outlets and switches in my house. in the living room, 3 can lights were controlled by 3 different switches( a dimmer and 2 toggle switches). i have taking them out and just keeping one switch. since i changed it out it has been working fine for about 3-5 days now. today for some reason the switch wont turn the light off at all i thought ok bad switch. so i changed it and still the light wont turn off. i tried turning the breaker on and off but the light stays on when the breaker is on. whats the problem? ]]> helpme5 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/light-wont-turn-off-417696.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/want-use-30amp-plug-20amp-outlet-417566.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:11:25 GMT I am looking for adapter or converter for 20amp 120 to to 220v 3amp. I am looking for adapter or converter for 20amp 120 to to 220v 3amp. ]]> villandonn http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/want-use-30amp-plug-20amp-outlet-417566.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/using-elationdmx-operator-pro-controller-par-cans-417558.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:31:30 GMT I can't seem to get the Operator Pro to run the par 64's that are hooked to my dimmer paks for the pars. The paks light up appropriately but the lights do not respond on or off to the controller.
I'm connected to a dmx light fixture first and then to the paks. the controller is supposed to be able to handle both intelligent lighting and cans.
Help. Using xlr mic cable (short run) for now but understand I should use twisted pair wiring. really much difference? ]]> bossmandude http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/using-elationdmx-operator-pro-controller-par-cans-417558.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/adding-ground-wire-older-heater-417538.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:16:32 GMT I need to repair the two prong plug of an older model electric heater. I want to add a three prong plug for safety. Can I replace the two wire cord with a three wire cord? If so, do I attach the ground wire to the metal cabinet of the electric heater? I need to repair the two prong plug of an older model electric heater. I want to add a three prong plug for safety. Can I replace the two wire cord with a three wire cord? If so, do I attach the ground wire to the metal cabinet of the electric heater? ]]> Kheaven http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/adding-ground-wire-older-heater-417538.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/xenon-hologen-bulbs-417431.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:44:43 GMT I have a 5 unit halogen and a 3 unit Xenon "puck" type under counter lights.

Are the bulb interchangable? ]]> gregpuz http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/xenon-hologen-bulbs-417431.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/allowable-amount-receptacles-per-20a-circuit-417410.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:50:40 GMT I am getting ready to do the rough in on a renovation project and wanted to check the allowable amount of receptacles for a 20 amp breaker using #12awg wire. Our electrician will close but I needed an allowable amount of receptacles per 20A circuit. Any help is appreciated. Arjay808. I am getting ready to do the rough in on a renovation project and wanted to check the allowable amount of receptacles for a 20 amp breaker using #12awg wire. Our electrician will close but I needed an allowable amount of receptacles per 20A circuit. Any help is appreciated. Arjay808. ]]> Arjay808 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/allowable-amount-receptacles-per-20a-circuit-417410.html