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If there is a short in the line, where should I look for it?
Search for loose taped wire; also look for worn fabric insulation on old wires and check any terminals have multiple wires since one of the wires...
I think there is a short in a wire running to one of my rooms. Is there some way to test it to find out?
A continuity tester will let you know if there is a short. It is a tool that includes a battery so that it can supply a low-voltage current to...
I need to run some wire through my wall. Do you have any suggestions?
Instead of trying to feed the wire through, use a fish tape. This tool is a small wire on a real that is easier to feed through. Once you have fed...
Is there a tool for removing the outer sheathing on cables such as Romex?
A utility knife will work, but an inexpensive a cable ripper is designed for the task and will not damage the wires...
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