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How to remove broken light bulb
Safe electric wiring
pliers Light bulb might get broken or break off when unscrewing from socket...
To prevent stuck bulb: spray WD40 to aluminum part of new bulb before screwing into light fixture... don't breathe WD40 vapor, and be mindful WD40 vapor is extremely flammable.

Tools needed: Very small flat-tip screwdriver and needle nose pliers

Turn power off, wear safety goggles
Remove as much glass as possible using needle nose pliers

Use small screwdriver and pry aluminum part of bulb inward away from socket all the way around the perimeter.

Grab onto the aluminum with needle pliers
Roll the needle nose pliers in same direction as unscrewing light bulb. Aluminum part of bulb will start to wrap around the pliers until the bulb finally unscrews.

Multimeter
Test for breaks in wire/ Test for voltage
Most appliance require 80% rated voltage to function correctly
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How to test wire
Safety when testing wires:
Never touch wet or previously flooded appliance.
Never stand on wet surface when working on electric.
Never stand on bare soil, put down dry boards.
Tape tester leads to wood sticks to keep hands away from power.
Use non-contact voltage tester before touching wires.
Never touch or lean into any made of metal.
Remove metal objects from pockets.
Do not use oxygen or fuel accelerants in same room as electrical repairs

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Basic house wiring

Non-contact voltage tester
Test for power without touching connectors
NEVER assume power is OFF

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GFCI receptacle120 volt 15 amp devices including GFCI, timers, switches, plugs, wifi controls etc can be installed on 15 or 20 amp breaker.

120 volt GFCI, outlet, receptacle that is rated 20 amp can be installed on 20 amp breaker only, but NOT on 15 amp breaker.  
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Use outlet tester to check for correct wiring on any 120 volt straight-blade outlet.
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armored cable
Non metallic flexible cables must carry ground wire, but do not have hazard of short circuit causing injury from shock.

Armored steel cable can be used as a grounded connection, and will protect wires from damage. Metal can be energized from an insulation failure.

All conduit ...metal, plastic ... flexible and rigid ... must be attached to structure, and attached to enclosures, boxes.
Movement, damage and deterioration are major cause of electrical failure.
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Armored cable
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Electrical tools must be insulated.
Always best to disconnect power, but insulation failure, lack of proper grounding, grounded neutral, lack of GFCI, out-of-code wiring, generator operating without transfer switch, and other problems still pose a risk to anyone working on electric power ... even when breaker is off.

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Connect wire to screw terminal
Use only 600 volt solid copper wire.
Do not use stranded wire or extension cord.
Do not use solder anywhere on residential 120-240 volt wiring.
Attach electric installation to structure. Tighten screws very tight against wire.

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Lever switchWeatherproof lever switch on outdoor lights
Safely operate outdoor toggle switch
Replaces outdoor cover
Install over top of ordinary switch
Works with single-pole, double-pole, 3PST, 3-way, 4-way switches etc
Use weatherproof box for outdoor
Can be used indoor or outdoor

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Terminals

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Yellow for 12-10 wire

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Push on wire connectors

Push-on wire connectors in place of twist-on connectors

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Use nipper instead of pliers or screwdriver for removing staples (and nails). Do not damage cable or wires inside cable.

Code
-Cable SHALL BE secured without damage to the outer covering. NEC sec. 336-15
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When removing insulation from wire, do NOT score or put cuts on surface of copper wire. Doing so increases resistances on wire and creates weak point.
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Weather resistant plastic box for outdoor extension cord connections, Christmas lights, outdoor power strip etc . Not for connecting wires with wire nutsŪ, or in-wall wiring, but can be used indoors to organize extension cords, power strips etc.
Weather resistant is not weatherproof or watertight. Use enclosures rated IP65 and IP67 for waterproof.
Extension cords cannot be used for permanent wiring.
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Resource: Enclosures and boxes

Each electrical device has a rating plate with amps and watts
14 amp device is ok on 20-30 amp line
20 amp device is ok on 30 amp line
20 amp device is not ok on 15 amp line
30 amp device is not ok on 20 amp line
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How to wire Combo switches

Ground outdoor motors and boxes
Never use ground for Neutral
Never use Neutral for ground
Using ground as a Neutral can cause the short circuit and potential fire to detour into the device that is improperly connected.
Bond all grounds together to help protect against surge and lightning damage.
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Why you need ground wire
Difference ground vs surge
   
GFCI breakers and outlets trip faster than ordinary circuit breaker to protect from shock caused by short to ground. AFCI does the same plus trips when spark is detected.
Install GFCI in bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, and on all outdoor plugs.
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What causes electrocution

Not enough space for circuit breakers
How to add tandem breaker
How to install subpanel
How to replace circuit breaker

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Under counter water heaters are used to provide hot water to smaller consumption areas or to supplement or replace main water heater.
When adding appliances, check the rating plate for volts and amps. Always match wire and breaker size.
Resource:
How to wire under counter water heater

Electric Tankless water heaters are used as main water heater, or as supplement to supply one area.
Wiring is straightforward if the circuit breaker panel has enough spaces and capacity for the amp draw.
Resource:
How to wire Tankless water heater

Every electrical device and connection needs to be contained within an enclosure with cover.
Secure wires and conduit to structure using staples, clamps etc. so the wire cannot come loose.

Wire ends should be twisted together and covered with wire connector.
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Enclosures
Romex connectors
How to twist wire
Wire connectors/
Lever switch
Weatherproof lever switch on outdoor lights
Safely operate outdoor toggle switch
Replaces outdoor cover
Install over top of ordinary switch
Works with single-pole, double-pole, 3PST, 3-way, 4-way switches etc
Use weatherproof box for outdoor
Can be used indoor or outdoor
Buy:
Best choice: Cantex lever switch
Outdoor lever switches at Amazon
Lever switches

Resource
Cantex-toggle-switch-covers.pdf
Cantex-PVC-junction-boxes.pdf

Safety switch
Resource:
How to wire safety switches
surge protector
Surge Protection is a consumable product that absorbs irregular voltage and protects circuits from damage.
Resource:
How to wire surge protection

Subpanels are used to expand electric service by adding more breaker spaces
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How to wire subpanel

240 volt outlets are used for window air conditioner, RV hook-ups, electric car, dryer, range welder etc
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How to wire 240 volt outlets
How to wire twist lock devices
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