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Cable Strapping and Wiring Methods

How to Strap Electrical Wire and Cable: As the cable passes through holes in the framing it does not need to be supported, only as the cable runs parallel with the framing will the strapping be required.

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Electrical Panel Sizes and Circuit Wiring

We have installed a 100 amp breaker box in a new work shop, what size breakers do I attach the main lines to in the 200amp box…

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Wiring Methods

Question – Cords and How to Identify the Individual Wires – Part 3

I think a hardware store employee gave me wrong advice about cords. One side is smooth, one is ridged; which is which?

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Identifying Wires Questions

Question – Cords and How to Identify the Individual Wires – Part 2

Smooth side, ridged side: Which is which?

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Identifying Wires Questions

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Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.