Help me re-wire a complicated old lamp. [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on Dec 6, 2009 - 6 answers

Replacing ceiling fixture. Removed old fixture. Help me identify the wiring so I can wire the new one? [more inside]
posted by stupidsexyFlanders on Sep 5, 2009 - 11 answers

Calling all MeFi electricians: why does my light switch make a popping noise, and will it kill me? [more inside]
posted by feathermeat on Jul 1, 2009 - 12 answers

Construction electrical: why is this service panel on sale at more than an 80% discount? [more inside]
posted by XMLicious on Mar 16, 2009 - 5 answers

Wiring question: What is this crazy non-standard switch I need? [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Jan 30, 2009 - 16 answers

How do I keep the GFI from tripping? [more inside]
posted by clarkstonian on Nov 25, 2008 - 21 answers

Help me diagnose repeated failure of my lighting dimmers. [more inside]
posted by jon1270 on Jun 26, 2008 - 20 answers

Working on DIY solar charger from modified garden power lamps. Of course the panels look different than the ones in the pictures! [more inside]
posted by aetg on Feb 17, 2008 - 6 answers

I have a light switch on the wall that controls both an overhead light and an outleft. I'd like it to only control the overhead light, while still sending power on to the outlet. [more inside]
posted by donnagirl on Jan 3, 2008 - 16 answers

Bad wiring or defective PC power supply: Why am I getting shocked? [more inside]
posted by frieze on Jul 12, 2007 - 14 answers

One residential electrical junction box with wires coming into it from two different circuit breakers, is this to code or completely whack? [more inside]
posted by peeedro on Jan 8, 2007 - 8 answers

The lights in my house occasionally pulse--that is, they'll rapidly get noticeably dimmer and brighter numerous times within a matter of just a few seconds. I'd say "flicker," but they never seem to actually go completely dark. Does this indicate faulty wiring, or something else? [more inside]
posted by kimota on Mar 11, 2005 - 11 answers

Electricity: I'm wiring up a new dishwasher with the power cord from the old dishwasher. Just to make things interesting, the power cord has absolutely no indication of which side is positive and which side is negative. Is this because it's AC and it doesn't matter? I'm in the US on 110.
posted by yerfatma on Dec 6, 2004 - 14 answers

Looking for very short extension cords. [mi] [more inside]
posted by boaz on Sep 16, 2004 - 7 answers

I have a Vector MAXXsst 225 Watt DC to AC power inverter that I run in my truck. Problem is, it keeps blowing the truck fuses... It's gotta be a short, right? What am I missing?
posted by ajpresto on Sep 11, 2004 - 5 answers

I have an old house with old wiring in the walls. The question inside is about installing window air conditioners. [more inside]
posted by stupidsexyFlanders on May 16, 2004 - 21 answers