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Is there a way to fix an outlet without neutral wire?
Hello. One option is to use GFCI outlets. They protect against electrical shock and can be used when a neutral wire is not available. Read about the difference between GFI and GFCI outlets. And, ...
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Is there a way to fix an outlet without neutral wire?
Hello. I need some help with an issue. I would like to know if is there a way to fix an outlet without a neutral wire. Thank you in advance.
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How can I build a power supply if I only have one transformer?
One common question that we usually see in other forums and social media platforms is that if it's possible to build a power supply with only one transformer. The answer is yes. Building a power su...
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Does signal degrade over coaxial cable?
Caroline MartínezYou can run a cable up to about 100 feet without signal loss.
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Ask the experts: How do I know if is it safe to wrap a split cable with a thread to prevent it from breaking further?
How do I know if is it safe to wrap a split cable with a thread to prevent it from breaking further? Wrapping a split cable with thread would be a temporary fix but only that. We do not recommend ...
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Does signal degrade over coaxial cable?
Hello all. I have a doubt related to my TV cable. How long can a coax cable be before signal loss?
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Do you want to invest in a solar panel? We have a few recommendations that you will find useful.
Do you want to invest in a solar panel? We have a few recommendations that you will find useful. Let's start! When it comes to installing solar panels, there are several brands and m...
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Diagram For Wiring Standard Outlet Receptacle
Hello, I'm looking to wire an outlet receptacle, and I just found this diagram: https://www.electricaltechnology.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/How-to-Wire-an-Outlet-Receptacle.png Is this the corr...
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Installing Recessed Lighting in Living Room
Hi all, I'm planning to install recessed lighting in my living room and was wondering about the best practices. How do I determine the right spacing and depth for the lights? Also, is there a speci...
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Common Cable Termination Techniques
Cable termination refers to the process of connecting the end of a cable to a device or another cable, effectively completing the circuit and enabling the transfer of signals or power. At NNC, we w...
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Advice on Outdoor Electrical Outlet Installation
Make sure your outdoor outlets are GFCI-protected (Article 210.8.). Outlets must have weatherproof covers that protect them from the elements when not in use and in-use covers for outlets that mig...
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Need Advice on Upgrading Electrical Panel From 100 Amps to 200 Amps
Make a load calculation right before to make sure that 200 amp service is what you need. If you need a professional for this, just hire one, do not overthink about it. It's likely that you'll need ...
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Troubleshooting a Persistent Circuit Breaker Trip
It could be many things: an overloaded circuit, short circuit, ground fault, faulty breaker. Can you give more details on what's happening?
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I would like some tips to organize my office cables
There are many things: clips, cable management tray, cable sleeve/tube, and wall cord over. Just Google how they look and choose what suits you best.
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I would like some tips to organize my office cables
Hello. Sure, here are a couple of ideas you can follow: We recommend buying cord covers or cord protectors. There is a good variety of references in our shop. Just click on this link and you wil...
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Troubleshooting a Persistent Circuit Breaker Trip
Hey community, one of my circuit breakers keeps tripping several times a week without a clear reason. It's connected to the kitchen outlets. What could be causing this? How do I safely troubleshoot...
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I would like some tips to organize my office cables
I would like some tips to organize my cables: My desk is attached to a wall, is there a way I can hide my wires?
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Wiring for Home Office Setups
The importance of a well-designed home office space cannot be overstated and we would like to share with you the key aspects of a functional home office wiring. Let’s start! Assess...
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Advice on Outdoor Electrical Outlet Installation
I'm thinking of adding a couple of outdoor electrical outlets for garden tools and outdoor lighting. What are the code requirements I should be aware of? Also, do you have any tips on waterproofing...
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How to choose a battery cable?
Quite a helpful post to start from.