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If a 1500W heater tripped the GFCI outlet and took out a few outlets do you need to rewire those outlets if they're still dead?
Did you reset the GFCI? Any outlet attached to the GFCI's load (output) will not work if the GFCI has no power/is inoperable.
The water heater could have a neutral-to-ground short, a type of fault which would be not have shown up on a circuit having no GFCI. That would be a good reason to scrap the water heater if it cannot be fixed! Anyway the best advice is to call in an electrician to run a separate circuit for your water heater.
Take the water heater off of that circuit! Nothing else should be on that circuit, and call a electrician to run a separate circuit for your water heater!!! 1500watts divided by 120 volts is 12.5 amps.
Always be sure to switch off the breakers at the main panel before you attempt to do any work on any mains power circuit.
What else can I help you with?
How do you rewire an outlet to work independently and not by a light switch?
Most switched outlets have one half that's hot all the time. If that's the case it will be as easy as changeing the outlet. In the center of each side of the outlet there is a small piece of copper connecting the two screws. Look and see if the copper piece is broken on the hot side, if it is then replace the outlet using the constant hot. Cap off the unused wire from the switch. If both sides of the outlet are switched then you can remove the two wires from the switch and tie them together. then either replace the switch and have a dummy or put on a blank cover. You should be all set.
Why does your inside 4 outlet circuit randomly go off under no load only to come on again at random without tripping the breaker while outside lights on the same circuit stay on?
When your house was wired the outlets were probably wired using the stab in terminals on the back of the outlets, these tend to cause trouble over time.Turn off the power and rewire the outlets using the binding screw terminals.By chance if the outlets are wired on the binding screws, inspect all for loose joints.You may have to inspect every box and outlet on this circuit to find the problem. I once had a customer who was having a similar problem and it only showed up while playing the stereo very loud.We determined that the vibration was causing the stab in terminals to loose contact,we removed every outlet and switch and reconnected all by using the binding screws and the problem went away.Hope this helps.
Are there any dryers with a regular wall socket plug?
No; the third prong is there to protect you from stray voltage and it grounds the wiring. Although you could probably find an adaptor, it would be much safer for you to have an electrician rewire the outlets so they can accept a three prong plug.
Can you properly change a 3-prong 240V outlet looks like standard plug but horizontal to the NEMA twistlock 20A style if they use a different number of wires extra ground neutral on a twistlock type?
Yes, you can convert a 3-prong 240V outlet to a NEMA twist lock 20A style outlet, although you may need to rewire the circuit. The twist lock outlet typically requires an extra ground wire in addition to the hot and neutral wires. It is important to follow electrical codes and guidelines when making any changes to electrical outlets for safety reasons.
How is 220v water heater rewired to 110v?
To rewire a 220V water heater to 110V, you would need to change the heating element to one that is compatible with 110V. You would also need to adjust the wiring connections in the water heater to accommodate the lower voltage. It is recommended to consult a qualified electrician to ensure proper and safe rewiring of the water heater.
How can I convert a regular outlet into a half switched outlet?
To convert a regular outlet into a half switched outlet, you will need to rewire the outlet so that one half is controlled by a switch while the other half remains always on. This involves identifying the hot and neutral wires, disconnecting the tab connecting the two outlets, and connecting the switched wire to one outlet and the always-on wire to the other. It is recommended to consult a licensed electrician for this task to ensure safety and compliance with electrical codes.
How do you rewire an outlet to work independently and not by a light switch?
Most switched outlets have one half that's hot all the time. If that's the case it will be as easy as changeing the outlet. In the center of each side of the outlet there is a small piece of copper connecting the two screws. Look and see if the copper piece is broken on the hot side, if it is then replace the outlet using the constant hot. Cap off the unused wire from the switch. If both sides of the outlet are switched then you can remove the two wires from the switch and tie them together. then either replace the switch and have a dummy or put on a blank cover. You should be all set.
How can I convert a 3 wire 220V electrical outlet to a 110V outlet?
To convert a 3-wire 220V electrical outlet to a 110V outlet, you will need to rewire the outlet and change the circuit breaker. This involves connecting the neutral wire to the ground wire and replacing the outlet with a 110V outlet. It is recommended to hire a licensed electrician to ensure the conversion is done safely and correctly.
How can you rewire a wall switch that controls a light to control an outlet also?
If you don't know, don't try it, it could be dangerous. You need an electrician to teach you.
Why does your inside 4 outlet circuit randomly go off under no load only to come on again at random without tripping the breaker while outside lights on the same circuit stay on?
When your house was wired the outlets were probably wired using the stab in terminals on the back of the outlets, these tend to cause trouble over time.Turn off the power and rewire the outlets using the binding screw terminals.By chance if the outlets are wired on the binding screws, inspect all for loose joints.You may have to inspect every box and outlet on this circuit to find the problem. I once had a customer who was having a similar problem and it only showed up while playing the stereo very loud.We determined that the vibration was causing the stab in terminals to loose contact,we removed every outlet and switch and reconnected all by using the binding screws and the problem went away.Hope this helps.
Are there any dryers with a regular wall socket plug?
No; the third prong is there to protect you from stray voltage and it grounds the wiring. Although you could probably find an adaptor, it would be much safer for you to have an electrician rewire the outlets so they can accept a three prong plug.
How can I convert a 3-prong dryer outlet to a 4-prong outlet?
To convert a 3-prong dryer outlet to a 4-prong outlet, you will need to replace the existing outlet with a 4-prong outlet and rewire it according to the new configuration. This typically involves connecting the green wire to the ground terminal, the white wire to the neutral terminal, and the two hot wires to the remaining terminals. It is important to follow safety guidelines and consult a professional if you are unsure about the process.
Can you properly change a 3-prong 240V outlet looks like standard plug but horizontal to the NEMA twistlock 20A style if they use a different number of wires extra ground neutral on a twistlock type?
Yes, you can convert a 3-prong 240V outlet to a NEMA twist lock 20A style outlet, although you may need to rewire the circuit. The twist lock outlet typically requires an extra ground wire in addition to the hot and neutral wires. It is important to follow electrical codes and guidelines when making any changes to electrical outlets for safety reasons.
What is a half hot outlet and how can it be installed in a residential setting?
A half hot outlet is an electrical outlet where one half is always powered and the other half can be controlled by a switch. To install a half hot outlet in a residential setting, you would need to first identify the outlet you want to convert, then rewire it so that one half is always on and the other half is controlled by a switch. This can be done by connecting the switched wire to the outlet's hot terminal and the always-on wire to the outlet's neutral terminal. It's important to follow proper safety precautions and consult a professional electrician if needed.
How do you rewire an outlet so one works with a switch and the other one is hot?
A typical duplex outlet has metal tabs on the sides that connect the twooutlets and a pair ofwiring terminals (hot and neutral)for each outlet. If you break off these tabs, you can power the two outlets individually. The circuit for the one you want switchedgoes through the switch to the terminals for that outlet. Run the hot wire to switch, the hot wire from switch to hot terminal of outlet you want switched, and neutral wire to neutral terminal of outlet you want switched. Run hot and neutral wires to the appropriate terminalsfor the other outlet.As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliancesalways use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
How is 220v water heater rewired to 110v?
To rewire a 220V water heater to 110V, you would need to change the heating element to one that is compatible with 110V. You would also need to adjust the wiring connections in the water heater to accommodate the lower voltage. It is recommended to consult a qualified electrician to ensure proper and safe rewiring of the water heater.
How do you repair a damaged space heater cord?
Repairing it would depend on how it was damaged. A person could simply tape up some torn pieces if its an easy fix, or rewire it with extra wire for a major fix.Ê
