Please be careful when performing any electrical repairs or installation. Electricity is powerful and can be very dangerous. This material is only for informational purposes and is not instructional. Please consult a professional as appropriate.
Can a ceiling fan be hung where a light is located?
Yes, but first the electrical box must be properly braced and rated for the weight and torque of the paddle fan being installed.
Can fluorescent lights be dimmed?
Fluorescent lights require a special dimmer, as well as
special fixtures. A typical incandescent dimmer
can not be placed on an existing fluorescent.
Can my coffee pot and toaster oven be plugged into the same kitchen counter outlet?
Yes. Though, if the two loads exceed 20 Amps, the breaker will
sense overload, do its job, and trip off. Under this condition,
one of the appliances must be plugged into a different kitchen outlet,
on a different circuit, in order to balance the load.
For more information, contact us.
ATTENTION! Please be careful when performing any electrical repairs or installation. As you know, electricity is powerful and can be very dangerous.
This material is only for informational purposes and is not instructional. Please consult a professional as appropriate.
Is a 110-volt convenience outlet at my dock enough to
power my new boat lift?
No. With few exceptions (such as davits), a boat lift
requires at least a dedicated 20-Amp 110-Volt circuit and
possibly as much as several 30-Amp dedicated circuits.
Call a professional to install or upgrade such heavy equipment.
Why do recessed track light cans sometimes turn on and off on their own?
Modern recess cans are rated for a maximum wattage bulb
and are equipped with a thermal device that does not allow
a bulb larger than the rating. If a larger wattage bulb
is used, as the excess heat builds up and the thermal device
will shut the can off until it cools. This is a safety
device to protect your home against fire.
Can a ceiling fan be hung where a light is located?