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I live in southern California and have worked in the Electrical Wholesale industry for 28 years. I graduated Alabama Technical College with a Degree in Electrical Technology.

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How to remove screws with stripped heads?
Dec 5, 2011
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When I turn down the dimmer switch on my lights, do I actually use less electricity?
Jan 27, 2012
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Do I really need a special bulb in the oven?
Dec 31, 2011
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Is this fluorescent light fixture a major electrical problem / fire hazard?
May 3, 2012
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I modified a nail-in electrical box to use screws instead of nails. Is there some code that prevents that?
Jan 23, 2012
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How can I repair rusty tools?
Dec 2, 2011
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What is the purpose of a bathroom exhaust fan?
Dec 24, 2011
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Do I really have to fasten interior-wall electrical wire to a stud to keep it from moving?
Jan 22, 2012
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Is there a lifetime failure count for a breaker?
Jul 2, 2012
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We have a light switch in the kitchen that is wired to the central ac?
Feb 9, 2012

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How to install Chrome browser properly via command line?
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Where is force quit on Ubuntu 11.10?
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How to shutdown the computer with physical power button or by closing the lid?