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Home Energy Monitoring with IoTaWatt | Physical Install and Initial Setup

Home Energy Monitoring with IoTaWatt | Physical Install and Initial Setup

Welcome to the guide on installing the IoTaWatt home energy monitor at your residence. Today, you'll learn the step-by-step process of setting up this open-source device, selected for its precision...

Jan 7, 2024Luke Begley
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How To Replace a Circuit Breaker | The Home Depot with @thisoldhouse

How To Replace a Circuit Breaker | The Home Depot with @thisoldhouse

Circuit breakers are critical safety devices in every home's electrical setup. Designed to prevent electrical fires, they monitor the current flowing through circuits and will automatically shut off power if...

Jan 7, 2024Luke Begley
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How to Replace an Electrical Outlet | The Home Depot

How to Replace an Electrical Outlet | The Home Depot

Over time, electrical outlets may show signs of wear such as cracks, discoloration, or they may cease to function altogether. When faced with such issues, replacing the outlet is a...

Jan 7, 2024Luke Begley
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How To Replace or Change a Circuit Breaker in your Electrical Panel & Why it's Tripping

How To Replace or Change a Circuit Breaker in your Electrical Panel & Why it's Tripping

Experiencing frequent circuit breaker trips can be frustrating, signaling a potential need for replacement. If you've had the same breaker trip multiple times over the past year, it may suggest...

Jan 7, 2024Luke Begley
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Learn How to Use a Multimeter!

Learn How to Use a Multimeter!

Navigating the world of multimeters need not be overwhelming. In essence, they're straightforward tools once you grasp the basics. I'm here to guide you on how to use these instruments...

Jan 7, 2024Luke Begley
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How To Use a Voltage Tester | Ask This Old House

How To Use a Voltage Tester | Ask This Old House

Electrical safety is paramount when dealing with any electrical work in your home. Having the right tools to detect live wires can be the difference between a successful DIY project...

Jan 7, 2024Luke Begley
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How to Fix Flickering Lights in Your House | Ask This Old House

How to Fix Flickering Lights in Your House | Ask This Old House

When you encounter flickering lights in your home, you are witnessing a common yet solvable electrical issue. Several factors can cause this intermittent light behavior. A major culprit could be...

Jan 7, 2024Luke Begley
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How to Fix Flickering Lights in Your House - Blinking - Flashing

How to Fix Flickering Lights in Your House - Blinking - Flashing

Experiencing flickering lights in your home can be a frustrating issue, one that you might have noticed persisting for quite some time. If you're searching for a solution, you're in...

Jan 6, 2024Luke Begley
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What is the difference between MCB Vs MCCB ? #electrology explained

What is the difference between MCB Vs MCCB ? #electrology explained

Electricity is the backbone of modern society, playing a critical role in everything from lighting our homes to powering vast industrial complexes. Central to maintaining the safety and functionality of...

Jan 6, 2024Luke Begley
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Circuit Breakers Explained

Circuit Breakers Explained

In this article, we dive into the essentials of circuit breakers, contactors, and fuses, uncovering their various types, applications, and the intricacies that differentiate them. You'll discover the critical role...

Jan 6, 2024Luke Begley
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How a Circuit Breaker Works in Slow Motion - Warped Perception - 4K

How a Circuit Breaker Works in Slow Motion - Warped Perception - 4K

Circuit breakers are integral to electrical safety in homes and businesses, quietly protecting us by monitoring the electrical flow. When abnormalities in the current occur, such as an overload or...

Jan 6, 2024Luke Begley
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AFCI Breaker Basics - Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter how they work

AFCI Breaker Basics - Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter how they work

Electricity holds the power to enhance our lives but comes with substantial risks if not handled with expertise and caution. In the realm of electrical safety, Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters...

Jan 6, 2024Luke Begley
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