Range Receptacles – How to Strip Wire Sheathing Stripping the sheathing off of wire is fairly easy when you use a Romex sheath cutting tool or a razor knife. When using a razor knife, carefully score the wire between the conductors of wire. Be careful not to nick the insulation … more »

4. Hot Water Blues Nothing feels better than a hot shower in the morning, but extended time using all of that hot water will cost you. Limit shower times and the temperature that you use and you’ll see a dramatic savings in the electric hot water heater energy cost. Showers … more »

If you turn the oven on and it doesn’t heat up, it could be that your oven ignitor has gone bad. You see, when the oven control is turned to bake, the ignitor turns on and starts to glow a bright orange, that is if it is working properly. When … more »

In most cases, the utility company will require a weatherproof disconnect right after the meter connection. This is often referred to as a safety switch or service disconnect. This allows the homeowner to disconnect the power from the utility company from the outside of the house without having to get … more »

As the extreme cold snap takes a grip on your area, many times people are tempted to plug in portable electric heaters to add a little extra heat to rooms. Portable electric heaters are a nice addition to heat these rooms as long as you don’t get carried away. The … more »

What Does the Term Fish Tape Mean? OK, you’ve heard the term fish tape, but what in the world is that? Actually, it’s a great tool that electricians use to pull wire through electrical conduit. A fish tape is a thin piece of steel wire in a flat style that … more »

In order to crimp F-connector crimp rings, the preferred method would be with a cable crimper. This tool is specifically designed to crimp the F-connector crimp rings and makes the job much easier. The tool crushes the ring tightly around the shield and the F-connector. This ensures a good connection … more »