Where can I find this 40-some-year-old power cord? [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2008 - 7 answers

British appliance, US power: can they find happiness together? [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2007 - 15 answers

Anyone know a simple and cheap solar panel setup to run a small boombox about 9-12V DC? [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2007 - 3 answers

Any electricians out there? How can a household circuit *halfway* stop working? I am confused. Details inside. [more inside]
posted on Oct 26, 2007 - 13 answers

2 outlets & a ceiling light stopped working at the same time. None of the circuit breakers were flipped. What would cause this, and how can I troubleshoot it? [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2007 - 15 answers

Calling electricians: can I use one of those "battery chargers" they sell at Auto Zone to power a small appliance that needs 12V? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2007 - 13 answers

I got into a debate the other day with my boss, who is absolutely anal-retentive about everything power related (to the point where he scolds me for leaving fluorescent lights turned on if I'm not using the room). [more inside]
posted on Nov 11, 2006 - 17 answers

What are the characteristics and drawbacks of 208Y power? Specifically will it run my industrial sewing machines that want 220v? [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2006 - 10 answers

If i want to install electrical appliances, drawing upto 6kw, in a van how do i go about this? [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2006 - 10 answers

ElectricalFilter -- please help me identify this mystery panel in the wall of my old apartment! [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2006 - 15 answers