Control Devices
Control devices are necessary to stop and start the flow of electricity. This collection demonstrates installation best practices for common residential control devices and switching configurations.
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Introduction to Heat Trace Systems
This video introduces constant on and self-regulation heat trace cable types along with control, protection & connection options.
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Portable Generators: Manual Transfer Options
Installing transfer equipment properly makes sure power is switched safely from line power to back up power and back again. Two options will be demonstrated in this video, a generator interlock kit and a manufactured transfer switch panel board with watt metering.
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Making Up a Single Pole Switch
This video demonstrates the basic needs a switch must have to operate a light or piece of equipment.
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Making Up a 3-Way Switch Configuration
This video explains three-way switching configurations and how to wire them.
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Making Up Tail End and Funky 3-Way Switch Taps
This video demonstrates more challenging configurations such as the a 3-way tail end as well as a funky 3-way tapping method.
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Making Up a 4-Way Switch Configuration
This video explains a 4-way and its benefits as a switch that goes in between two 3-ways, adding yet another place to turn lights on and off from.
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