Articles about Electrical Wiring:
Wiring a NEMA 14-30P Cord for a Electric Dryer
June 24, 2014 by Dave RongeyHow to Wire an Electric Dryer Cord: Electrical Circuit Requirements for an Electric Dryer. Understanding the circuit and outlet wiring for a dryer.
Possible Causes for an Outlet Circuit not to Function
April 27, 2014 by Dave RongeyHow to Repair a Faulty Outlet Circuit: An Outlet Circuit that Tests OK but still Does Not Work, Here are some reasons why an outlet may not work properly and what should be checked.
Welder Plug Cables and Plug Adapters
August 29, 2015 by Dave RongeyCan a three prong plug be rewired to a four prong twist-lock plug for an AC 225 Arc Welder? Electrical Wiring and Plugs for Arc Welders, Installing the Specified Cord and Welder Plug,
Older Home Electrical Wiring Problems
April 25, 2014 by Dave RongeyWorking with Older Home Electrical Wiring: What To Do When an Inspection Reveals Older Home Electrical Wiring Problems.
How To Adjust Outdoor Flood Light Settings
November 24, 2014 by Dave RongeyHow to Change the Settings for a Motion Detector Light: The Flood Light Time Duration Switch Settings.
Dangers of Warm Electrical Outlets and Aluminum Wiring
February 15, 2017 by Dave RongeyHow to Fix Aluminum Wiring Problems: Making Aluminum Wiring Safe, How to Correct the Most Common Problems with Outlet Wiring.
Wiring Two Outside Motion Lights to One Switch
November 26, 2014 by Dave RongeyHow to Wire Two Outside Motion Security Light Fixtures: The Most Common Wiring Connections for Two Outdoor Light Fixture.
Garage Electrical Wiring Upgrades
April 23, 2014 by Dave RongeyHow to Upgrade Garage Electrical Wiring for Outlets and Switches: Electrical Question: When we replaced a 2 pole switch in the garage from very old wiring, the white wires are now hot. Also the outlet boxes and lights register that they have power in them but they do not work.
Installing a Ceiling Fan in a Bathroom
June 14, 2014 by Dave RongeyHow to Plan and Install a Ceiling Fan in an Older Home: I am trying to install a ceiling fan in a bathroom, the house was built in 1922. I am not positive how old the wiring is that I am finding up there but it is old.
Bathroom Light Not Working Then Check This
May 12, 2017 by Dave RongeyI have a light switch that has no power to turn on the ceiling light in the bathroom: Electrical Troubleshooting for a Bathroom Light Problem.
Installing a Garage Electrical Circuit
April 17, 2014 by Dave RongeyInstalling Garage Electrical Wiring: Sizing Electrical Wire for a Garage Panel, What size wire should I run from my house to my garage?
Switch Wiring for a Bath Exhaust Fan
June 29, 2014 by Dave RongeyHow to Wire a Single Switch for a Bathroom Exhaust Fan: Understanding Switch Wiring for a Bathroom Exhaust Fan.
How to Install Exterior Lighting Fixtures
October 26, 2016 by Dave RongeyHow to Install Outdoor Light Fixtures: Light fixture box and new light fixture wiring. I want to replace an old outdoor light fixture with a new one. Does an exterior light fixture need to have a support box?
Why is Only Half of the Outlet Working
April 15, 2014 by Dave RongeyHow to Wire a Half Hot Outlet and Switched Outlet: I have a problem with a duplex receptacle where the upper plug does not have power but the lower half does.
Installing a Track Light and Wall Switch
January 16, 2018 by Dave RongeyI want to install Track Lighting on the ceiling, will I need to install a double switch? How to Install a Track Light.
Installing Electrical Power to a Shop from a Garage
April 10, 2014 by Dave RongeyInstalling a Sub Panel to another Electric Panel: I have built a new shop close to my garage and would like to install a over head cable to the garage and for a new panel in the shop. How do I connect to the electrical power in the garage breaker box.