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Doorbell switch internals

Attached is a picture of a doorbell push button wiring. What are these circuit components (circled with red) for? Isn't this just a simple mechanical switch?
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Am I able to use the G and C wires as ventilation contacts for the Honeywell VNT5150E1000?

I am installing the Honeywell VNT5150E1000 ERV. Here is the information sheet: https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.supplyhouse.com/product_files/Honeywell-VNT5150E1000-Submittal-Sheet.pdf Going from the following wiring diagram in the installation…
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Equipment Grounding Bar for a Data Closet?

I'm building out a data closet for my home office using a Leviton structured media cabinet (plastic). Some of my equipment (routers, switches) have lugs for external grounds and use 'brick' power supplies without ground plugs. I found a nice 6"…
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How long can a new fridge in original packaging be stored?

I have a new fridge, and I haven't even opened the packaging. For how long can it be stored as it is, without causing damage? It's my second fridge and I don't need this one.
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3-Pole Nylon Connector for Bath Fan

Can someone tell me how to find a replacement connector like the one in the following pictures? While installing a new bath fan, one of the guys was disassembling it and forgot to unplug this connector and tore the wires/pins out of it. There are…
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Does current draw of one fridge affect another fridge’s microprocessor if both fridges are on same circuit?

Two fridges are on one circuit. Not sure the exact amps, but 15-20 amps is probable. When the compressor of the one analog fridge starts, and pulls current, some of that current goes to the other fridge inevitably. So when it reaches the electronic…
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Dishwasher wash motor won't spin, gets hot

About the machine: Brand: Whirlpool Model: WDTA50SAKZ0 Warranty: Expired 4 months ago I bought and installed the dishwasher (brand new) about a year and 4 months ago. Up until 3 weeks ago, I did not have any problems with it what-so-ever. One…
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Why does my LED lamp flash with new driver?

The driver for my LED lamp was broken and I ordered a new one online. Here you can see the specifications of the old one: I tried to match these specifications as good as possible and bought the following new driver: After connecting my lamp to…
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I replaced our burnt-out dishwasher detergent dispenser with a new unit, yet the dispenser door still won't open during the wash cycle. What's wrong?

The detergent dispenser in our KitchenAid dishwasher was broken. I removed the door's cover and saw that the plastic drum piece that controls both the detergent release door and the rinse aid dispenser was melted (see image below). I ordered and…
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Internal lock with modified flat bolt?lock

I have a surplus military case that I want to house a group of sensors inside and strapped to my car's roof rack. It's painted to avoid looking like anything but a typical cargo box. I'd like to add a pair of locks, but I'd like to do so with the…
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LG fridge water dispenser not working anymore, pump does not start

I have an LG GSL325PZYZ APZQEUT side-by-side fridge+freezer combination where the water dispenser and ice making is broken. What I have found out so far: Device uses internal tank, is not connected to water line. The tank is installed and full. Ice…
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Is there a standard wall bracket, for these guys (perhaps a standard width?) or are they totally ad hoc depending on the device? The solid solution?

I have a number of these problem children to take care of. They should hang a foot above the floor on the wall. My crap solution is push two small nails in to the drywall at an upwards angle and hang on those :/ (If you just use sticker or 3M -type…
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GRUNDIG VCP 3930 Vacuum Cleaner Charging Issue - Seeking Advice on Diagnosis and Repair

I have a GRUNDIG VCP 3930 vacuum cleaner that has been reliable for several years. Recently, it has stopped working. When I plug in the charger, the battery indicator lights up briefly and then immediately turns off. If I press the…
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How should my new light fixture be connected to these wires?

I thought this would be a really quick job. One live wire, one neutral wire, and one ground wire. Cut the power, hook up the 3 wires, turn on the power… The problem was that when i opened up the junction box it was all weird looking. I see the live…
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Can I apply electronics knowledge to house wiring?

In electronics work I would never trust twisting together 3-5 wires in a pigtail to be a secure connection. On a breadboard mere contact is enough, but in (permanent) PCB work a connection that's not soldered is a connection waiting for a…
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