A proper washing machine surge protector is essential to protecting your washing machine from overcurrent events and electrical surges. A faulty surge protector will just sit there giving you a false sense of security. Your washing machine will be destroyed … Continue reading →

You can’t do it. You have a 3400 watt heater and only a 2300 watt generator. I would suggest you look for a gas powered one or a small hot water tank that can heat over time. That generator is … Continue reading →

You can use the High TempWash option on your dishwasher to wash dishes that have been baked on. The main wash temperature needs to be raised to a minimum of 130F. When used with rinse aid, this higher temperature helps … Continue reading →

Put the rim of the glass against the wall of the room you wish to listen in on, keeping it flat against the wall. Rest your ear to the base of the glass to hear the amplified sound; if you … Continue reading →

Laser alarms work by projecting light into a detector, which sends a specific voltage into sensing electronics. When the detector no longer senses the light, it changes this voltage, causing the sensing electronics to turn on the alarm. Are laser … Continue reading →

If you’ve added Philips Hue to a Google Home network, for instance, head into the Google Home app on your phone—tap through to a bulb, then tap the cog icon to unlink your Hue lights from the Google Home network. … Continue reading →

The short answer to whether a water heater can be enclosed is “Yes,” but there are some important things to consider when placing a hot water heater in an enclosed area, whether the unit is gas or electric. Any hot … Continue reading →

You need not worry as this is due to the heat given off and not any actual gases or fumes from your electric heater. When an electric heater is used, it can very easily dry the air out and can … Continue reading →

They have four screws so that you can run power to another receptacle off the second set. It makes no difference which set you connect your wires to. For the switched outlet, you need to break the little brass tab … Continue reading →

Unlike the Cas?ta products, though, GE’s new switches and dimmers do not require a hub and can connect directly to a Wi-Fi network. They can work directly with Amazon’s Alexa or the Google Assistant voice assistants. How do I connect … Continue reading →

Theoretically it can be done, as a single phase circuit breaker is just like a regular switch… The line and load connections can be swapped and both will work regardless how their terminals are connected… Can you run power backwards … Continue reading →

A smart bulb is an internet-capable LED light bulb that allows lighting to be customized, scheduled and controlled remotely. Smart bulbs are among the most immediately successful offerings in the growing category of home automation and Internet of Things (IoT) … Continue reading →

What can I use as a ground wire? 1. Bare Copper Bare copper is one of the more common types of copper wire that is used for grounding. Bare copper is also used as the base for most types of … Continue reading →

The most common unit of measurement on the electricity meter is the kilowatt hour [kWh], which is equal to the amount of energy used by a load of one kilowatt over a period of one hour, or 3,600,000 joules. Some … Continue reading →

To measure the amount of electricity or gas that you use, the utility installs a meter between the incoming electric power or gas lines and the point of distribution at your house. The meter monitors your daily power or gas … Continue reading →