Forum: Electricians
May 21, 2008
Ceiling Fan Repair
My ceiling fan's chain that operates the option of having the fan on or off no longer works. I took it apart and found I can't do anything to get the "click" to work again, so I electrical taped some wires closed so that, for now, the fan part stays closed when I open the light. I don't know what else to do at this point and would like it fixed before the warm weather sets in. Can anyone recommend someone reliable for such a job (knowing it is small)? An electrician would be ideal, but I don't know who to call and I have a feeling they'd probably pass on such a small job. Perhaps I can buy another piece to replace and try it again?Please help with any recommendations! Thanks so much in advance...
May 9, 2008
Why did our USB port explode? - Anxiety about wiring
We're setting up our office space about 1 month after a gut renovation was finished in our apt. We got a new printer, for which I installed the software and did a test page with no problem. Then my husband goes to do the same thing on his machine, but when he inserted the USB cord into the port as directed, it burst into flames and melted, and instantly the circuit for that end of the apt tripped. The computers still worked when we put the electricity back on, but we really want to know what could have caused this since no one that I've talked to has ever heard of something like this happening before.
Can anyone reading this shed some light on what would make a usb cord/port explode like that? Is there something wrong with our new wiring? Did our new heavy-duty surge protectors do what they were supposed to? Do we need new computer equipment or a new electrician?
May 8, 2008
Electrical Wiring Query
I am sure this has been asked before, but I couldn't find anything during a quick search, so here goes. We just bought a one-family, four story brownstone and were told during the inspection that the electrical service--double pole, 220V, 100AMP was adequate for a modern home. We are now being told by an electrician that 200AMP is the standard for a modern home. Any thoughts on this?
Also, if we have to re-wire the entire house, any ideas on what this is going to cost? We are expecting a quote from the electrician that was referred to us, but it's going to take him a day or so to put it together and I don't want to have sticker shock.