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Difference between GE Thql2150gf1 & GE thql2150gfi ?

GE THQL2150GF1 BREAKER GFCI PLUG IN 50/2 120/240V / 2P50A 120/240 CB I could not find GE THQL2150GFi most likey misprint.
5/15/2022 10:03:48 PM • GE Electrical... • Answered on May 15, 2022
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Generator Battery going dead in a week and Transfer Switch Fault Showing We have a GE MODEL 040377 Generator that automatically kicks in when we lose power.

what evers charging the battery isnt working anymorehttps://www.gegenerators.com/na/en_us/search.html?searchrequested=040377
12/12/2020 8:11:55 PM • GE Electrical... • Answered on Dec 12, 2020
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Dimmer switch 2 black wires and one green

Green is ground, One Black is the Hot. Other Black is the switch leg.
5/3/2017 4:27:31 AM • GE Electrical... • Answered on May 03, 2017
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How to wire a ge dimmer with 2 blk and 1 gr wire

The green will be the ground wire. Your Hot wire will connect to one black wire on the dimmer. Your Switch leg will connect to the other black wire on the dimmer.
5/3/2017 4:26:15 AM • GE 18021 Dimmer... • Answered on May 03, 2017
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When serviced it showed a low frequency fault but after service it cleared the fault. What is possible causes for fault?

Low frequency is caused by the engine not running at it's correct speed. There is a governor mechanism that controls the engine speed, so I'd check it for proper operation.
6/11/2016 3:56:22 PM • GE 13KW... • Answered on Jun 11, 2016
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I have a dimmer switch with 2 red wires 1 black wire and 1 green wire

that is a 3 way switch. In order for that to work it has to be installed to a light with more than one switch. For example in a hall way and there is a switch at both ends of the hall then both switches need to be 3 way switches
10/9/2015 11:53:10 PM • GE 18023 Dimmer... • Answered on Oct 09, 2015
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What's the difference between a GE THQL 2150 GFI and a GE THQL GFP breaker

i am not an electrician, but i know they are not interchangeable. i think gfci protect the circuit, and gfp protect equipment.
9/16/2015 3:43:31 AM • GE Electrical... • Answered on Sep 16, 2015
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How do i connect a three prong wire to a four prong plug for 240 volts

DO NOT DO THIS. A 3 prong plug is L1 L2 and ground, a 4 pong plug has a neutral. If you are backfeeding a dryer outlet it is dangerous. Generator N and G should be isolated unless it is a seperately derived source
3/1/2015 9:33:25 PM • GE Nema L14-30 3... • Answered on Mar 01, 2015
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I have 110 volts n each leg but not 220 across both why??

In a traditional North American residential electrical panel (120/240 volt, single phase), installing a single width or single pole circuit breaker, you would expect to read 120 volts from the breaker terminal screw to either ground or neutral. A double width or double pole breaker would provide 120 volts from either of the breaker terminal screws to ground or neutral AND it will provide 240 volts BETWEEN the TWO breaker terminals. A single-width circuit breaker case that contains two handles is NOT a two pole circuit breaker (these are called "tandem" or "1/2 size" breakers). This is because a single width breaker engages only one "line" in the panel. A double width breaker will engage 2 "lines" as a triple width breaker would engage 3 "lines" of a 3 phase panel. A single wide breaker can not physically engage more than 1 "line" so it will never be able to pass 240 volts. You must install a double width / double pole breaker to safely supply a 240 volt circuit / device.
2/27/2015 11:56:49 PM • GE 20 Amp 1 In... • Answered on Feb 27, 2015
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I need a 2 pole half size arc fault breaker

If you are pressed for space in your panel, it would be easier to free up space in the panel by replacing some of your standard breakers with half size--or "piggy back"--breakers. The freed up space will permit you to install a standard arc fault breaker.
2/4/2015 4:30:07 AM • GE Circuit... • Answered on Feb 04, 2015
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What is the difference between a TQL, THQL, THQAL

That is what the internet is good for. Do a search.
11/30/2014 11:55:27 PM • GE 15 Amp 1 inch... • Answered on Nov 30, 2014
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Blown circuit breaker will not reset and lock into position

Replace the breaker. You could switch it with another same rating just to see if that is the problem.
11/30/2014 11:52:57 PM • GE Electrical... • Answered on Nov 30, 2014
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I have 115 on each leg but not 220 across both why?

They are both legs of the same phase.
11/30/2014 9:23:06 PM • GE Electrical... • Answered on Nov 30, 2014
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Install grounded wall outlet

Hi there! First, that is a really good extension cord you have and it already has the grounding prong (the rounded thing). All you need is an outlet that can accept a 3-pronged plug. But, then you knew that didn't you? OK - Here are several ways to solve the problem; 1. - easy, safe and ok without changing the outlet - buy an adapter plug that can accept 3-prongs on the female side (with the holes) and has 2 prongs on the other side or male side (with things sticking out) (BTY-i did not make up theses gender-biased terms and I think they are politically unsensitive but that ss what they are called) Solution 2 - harder and costs a bit more if you do it yourself OR could be expensive if you hire an electrician. ALWAYS hire the electrician to be safe, within local code laws and if you are not big-time handy like me (short for poor but learned a lot by reading codes and restoring 7 old houses with ALL older, non-grounded outlets!) OK - here's how you "Do-it-Yourself" - step by step (gee. maybe there is a video on youtube for this or should be or I will make one...) 1. SHUT OFF THE ELECTRICITY TO THE WHOLE HOUSE or find the circuit for the outlet you are changing and flip the circuit breaker switch in the electrical panel in the garage or basement - use a helper to find it by having them plug in a light to the outlet while you flip the circuit breaker switch. When the light goes out, mark or label the circuit breaker to find it next time!. When you are sure the power is off, 2. unscrew the wall cover (one small screw), 3. look at the box holding the old outlet, it is probably metal, see how it is attached to the wall, remove the screws or nails holding it in place, NOTE: if this looks scary or is full of many wires, dust, spiders, and confusing stuff - STOP AND CALL AN ELECTRICIAN if it looks like you can handle it, use a pair of long-nosed pliers and pull the old outlet (not the metal box) out of the box, along with all wires going into it, (there may be up to four wires going to this outlet: a. - 2 wires; one positive, black wire ad one negative, white wire, there MAY be a third, bare wire that someone cut off or it may only be the 2 wires, b. - 4 wires; 2 like above going IN to the box and 2 going out to another outlet somewhere down the line, 4. Unscrew and detach all wires and label them to remember where they came from (brass screws are positive and white ones are negative), 5. Put the old outlet aside to throw away later (in case you chicken out or freak out and decide that this is a bad idea or not as much fun as you thought it would be :) ) 6. Now, pick up the new outlet you just bought at Home Depot and you will see it looks like this: Face of Outlet --------------Neg & Ground side---------Positive side install-grounded-wall-outlet-f2or3qxpqjy5fad3fzjv4tgc-2-0.jpg install-grounded-wall-outlet-f2or3qxpqjy5fad3fzjv4tgc-2-2.jpg install-grounded-wall-outlet-f2or3qxpqjy5fad3fzjv4tgc-2-0_0.jpg Image 1----------------------------Image 2 --------------------Image 3 See the small lower screw on Image 2? THAT is where the ground wire goes and it is the bare wire I talked about earlier. Maybe we should talk a little about electrical wire here if you are still with me: New wire for homes comes in many sizes with weird numbers but don't worry, all you need to know is two sizes; 12 and 14 - 12 wire is for 15 or 20 amp circuits and 14 wire is for 15 amp circuits. Size 14 wire is easier to handle but should only be used for lighting and small appliances or TVs and radios. Size 12 wire is the best one to use for everything because you do not have to worry about the things you plug in....(I wonder who sits around, staring at their outlets and worrying about them...? not me, I use 12 for everything) Back to the wire! - You need 12-2 WG wire, it should be labeled like this: install-grounded-wall-outlet-f2or3qxpqjy5fad3fzjv4tgc-2-0_1.jpg see the numbers 12/2 and letter W/G ? that's what you want to see OR use if you have to use new wire. OK time for a break here and a special note - DO NOT TRY TO CHANGE THE WIRES IN THE WALL. GET AN ELECTRICIAN! If you are still reading this far you have too much time on your hands, are bored, or just bought an old house and can not afford an electrician OR resent how much they charge by the hour. 7. Attach the existing wires to the NEW outlet like this: a. - Black wire to a brass colored screw - Image 3 above b.- White wire to a white screw - Image 2 above c.- Bare wire to the lowest or GREEN screw - Image 2 above (this is if you have one big wire going to the outlet, meaning this id the end of the line or run or last outlet in the room...IF you have TWO big wires going in and then out of the outlet, do this: d. - INCOMING black wire to TOP brass screw, e.- OUTGOING black wire to LOWER brass screw, f.- INCOMING white wire to TOP white screw g.- OUTGOING white wire to BOTTOM white screw f. - BOTH bare wires, in and out, to the lowest or GREEN screw ( note - this is a big pain because the wire is stiff and it is hard to attach all THREE bare wires to the green or ground screw - YES, I said THREE bare wires - Another wire has to go from the green screw to the metal box to ensure a proper ground) At this point you are almost done! - However, now you have to: 8. stuff all these wires BACK into that little, teeny metal box along with the new outlet and make sure that none of the screws or wires, except the bare ones, touch the inside of the metal box... 9. Replace the outlet cover and bingo, you are done. 10. Turn on the power again an check the outlet for proper grounding. WHAT? How do I do that you ask? Go buy this thing: install-grounded-wall-outlet-f2or3qxpqjy5fad3fzjv4tgc-2-2_0.jpg Stick it in your new outlet, cross your fingers and hope you get TWO green lights! You win! If any other combination of lights or no lights show up...CALL THE ELECTRICIAN ! good luck from: Tom Crowley, Man of Action!
11/18/2014 3:24:44 PM • General Electric... • Answered on Nov 18, 2014
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