How to wire a 3 way switchHow to wire a 3 way switch
09 Mar 2012 15:08

    Typical 3 way switch wiring diagram. This 3 way switch diagram above shows the lighting power circiut being fed into the first switch box. Please note that if the travelers are 14-3 then you must use a 15 amb breaker to feed the circuit. As always, make sure all power is off and verified before starting any work.  

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Meter LoopsMeter Loops
09 Mar 2012 14:24 - Super User

How to build a Meter Loop,   Meter loops consist of a main breaker that supplies power and protects your entire home and outlying buildings. When building a new home the electrical contractor has to figure out what size meter loop your home will require. You can have a 100 amp, 200 amp or maybe e [ ... ]

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Motor control circuitMotor control circuit
20 May 2012 20:01 - Super User

  The motor control circuit diagram above shows a typical control scheme with a start stop push button and control relay. The indication lights are operated from the aux contacts of the motor starter to show running or stopped. The control relay circuit handles the latching of  [ ... ]

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Capacitor Start MotorsCapacitor Start Motors
09 Mar 2012 16:12 - Super User

How to electric: Capacitor Start induction run motor Single phase capacitor start motors are maybe the most popular type of single phase electric motor. They have two sets of motor windings, a run winding and a start winding. The start winding is a heavier winding and is switched ou [ ... ]

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