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Residential Electric Wiring Projects

Residential Electrical Wiring

The Process of Wiring a Home
Methods to rewire home circuits.
Photos including an actual set of house plans used to wire a new home.
How to upgrade home wiring for older homes and make them safer.

Wiring a Light Switch

Example:
A single switch turns on a light fixture from one wall switch.
Important:
All switches are not wired the same way. There are a few different ways to wire a light Switch.
See:
Wiring Diagrams for Switches will show you how to wire a light switch.

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Wire 3Way Switches

Example:
Two three way switches will turn on one or more light fixtures from two locations, such as a hall way or stairway.
Important:
Each pair of three way switches are wired differently, and there are different types of three way switches. The methods of wiring three way switches can be challenging.
See:
The Wiring Diagrams for Three Way Switches will show you how to wire a pair of 3way switches.

4Way Switch Wiring Diagrams

Example:
One or more 4Way switches are used with two 3Way Switches to turn on one or more light fixtures from more that two locations.
Important:
The method of wiring 4way switches with two 3way switches only requires a small modification to the switch circuit wiring.
See:
Wiring Diagrams for 4Way Switches will show the most common methods.

Dimmer Switch Wiring

How to wire a dimmer switch.
Help with wiring for dimmer switches.
Take the mystery out of wiring a Single or 3-way dimmer switch.

How to Wire Outlets

How to Wire 120 Volt Outlets
GFI and GFCI Receptacle Outlets
Dishwasher Outlet
Disposal Outlet
Bedroom AFCI Outlet
Switched Outlet
Half Hot Outlet

Wiring GFCI Outlets

Learn about the features and benefits provided by GFI Outlets,
Fully explained GFCI Receptacles and how they are wired.
Single and Multiple Outlets protected by one GFCI receptacle.

How to Wire Dryer Outlets and Range Outlets

How to Wire 240 Volt Outlets
Kitchen outlets
Range Outlet
Wire a Range Cord
Oven Outlet
Clothes Dryer Outlet
Wire a Dryer Cord
Wire a 3-Wire Cord
Wire a 4-Wire Cord

Residential Electric Wiring Diagrams

Wiring diagrams help you understand how electrical devices are wired in your home.
See how light switches and receptacle wall outlets are wired.

How to Repair Residential Wiring Problems

Electrical Troubleshooting and Electrical Repair for Home Electric Wiring
Repair Electrical Circuit Problems
Repair Lights and Fixtures
Repair Outlets
Upgrade Home Wiring
Repair Light Switches
Electrical Troubleshooting
Repairing Electric Wiring

How to Splice Wires

Overview of Splicing Wires
Splicing Wires in a Light Fixture Box
Splicing Wires in a Outlet Box
How to Repair Buried Wire
How to Splice a Buried Wire
How to Protect a Buried Wire Splice

How to Wire a Ceiling Fan

Installing a Ceiling Fan.
Where to connect the blue wire for a ceiling fan.
Ceiling Fan Wiring connections.
Installing an outdoor ceiling fan.

Installing a Ceiling Fan Remote Control

Install a wireless remote control.
Options for ceiling fan remote controls.
Wiring ceiling fan remote control modules.

Wiring Light Fixtures

Installing and Wiring Light Fixtures with Step-by-Step Photos.
Installing Recessed Lighting.
Installing Under Cabinet Lighting.

Installing a Bath Exhaust Fan

How to Wire an Exhaust Fan.
Options for lighted bathroom exhaust fans.
Wiring switches for bathroom exhaust fans and lights.

Wiring a Baseboard Heater

Installing a Baseboard Heater Circuit: Wiring a baseboard heater thermostat and electric panel circuit then wiring connections for the installed baseboard wall heater. Instructions for converting baseboard heating radiant heating.

How To Wire a Thermostat
Thermostat Wiring for Furnace Heating and Air Conditioning. Although many home heating and air conditioning systems have a standard type thermostat cable with color coded wires, the wires should be identified to make sure of the exact purpose for each wire.

Wire and Repair Smoke Detectors

How to Install and Wire Smoke Detectors - Installation Guide with Photos that clearly explain how Interconnected Smoke Detectors are wired so they function properly.
Smoke Detector Tips
Installing Smoke Detectors
Smoke Detector Wiring.
Adding Smoke Detectors
How to Fix Smoke Detector Problems

Install and Repair Telephone Wiring

Telephone Wiring Diagram.
Phone jack wiring with photos and instructions.
Steps to correctly wiring a telephone jack.

Solar Powered Attic Exhaust Fans

Installing Solar Exhaust Fans.
Attic exhaust fans are a green energy efficient solution.
Proper attic venting reduces the load on your air conditioning system.

Wiring Green SIP Homes

Wiring a Home with Structured Insulated Panels.
Discover SIP Homes which are energy efficient homes.
See how different a SIP Home will be when installing electrical wiring.

Installing a Home Generator

The process to size, select, and connect a home generator.
Transfer switches for a safe home generator connection.

Generator Sizing Calculator

Online Interactive Generator Sizing.
Accurately estimate the size of a generator based on electrical devices to be used.

Residential Electrical Panel Load Calculator

The Electrical Load Calculator is a fully functional online and Interactive tool that will assist you with accurate panel load calculations.
The Residential Electrical Load Calculator is Pre-Loaded with electrical information for you to chose for typical electrical loads in the home.
General Electrical Load Requirements, Appliances and Motor Loads, Heating and Air Conditioning equipment.

Sizing Wire for a Panel: Voltage Drop Calculator

Electric Panel Circuit Breakers

120volt 1 Pole 15amp 20amp, 240volt 2 Pole 30amp 50amp Circuit Breakers.
How circuit breakers work to protect your electrical wiring.
Properly installed circuit breakers protect home electrical wiring.

Wiring a Clothes Dryer

Electrical wiring for a dryer-power-cord.
Older 240 Volt electric power cord with 3-wire configurations.
New 240 Volt electric power cord with 4-wire configurations.

Wiring a Range Cord

How to Wire a 240volt Range Cord.
Electric Range Installation with a typical 240 Volt electric power cord wiring system for 3-wire and 4-wire configurations.

Wire a Wall Oven

How to Wire a 240volt Wall Oven.
Kitchen Electric Wall Oven Installation with a typical 240 Volt electric circuit with 3-wire and 4-wire configurations.

Electrical Junction Boxes

Junction boxes, Nail On Boxes, Cut In Boxes, 1gang box, 2gang box.
How to select Electrical Wiring Boxes.
Selecting the right size electrical junction box.
Junction boxes for outlets, light fixture and electrical splices.

Electrical Wire and Cable

THHN Copper Wire, Romex Type NM Wire, Wire Connectors.
Understanding the different electrical wire.
Selecting the right size and type of electrical wire.
Electrical wire for outlets, light fixture and large electrical appliances.
See the parts used to rewire home circuits.

Power Conditioning and Surge Protection

Power Conditioning and Surge Protection.
Electric Surge Protection - Installing surge devices to help protect your home electronic devices.
Home Power Conditioning- Electric power quality issues can create a number of problems. Learn how to prevent power quality occurrences from happening in your home.

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Residential Electricians Hand and Power Tools

Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools
Electrical Power Tools and Cordless Power Tools.
Tools for Home Electrical Wiring, Electrical Conduit Benders.

Residential Electric Repairs

Do It Yourself Electrical Repairs
Electrical Troubleshooting
Electrical Repairs
Electrical Problems

Electrical Troubleshooting

Home Repairs and Electrical Troubleshooting.
Methods used to solve most home electrical system failures.
How to Fix Electrical Wiring Problems.

Electrical Testers and Meters

Voltage Testers for Electrical Repairs.
Quality voltage testers that play an important part in electrical safety.
Testers to identify electrical circuits and help prevent electrical shock.

Electrical Wiring Diagram Symbols

Electrical Diagram Symbols for Home Electrical Wiring.
Symbols for Electrical Outlets, Outlet Symbols used in Electrical Construction

Residential Electric Wiring Codes

Basic Electrical Codes for Home Electric Wiring
AFCI circuit, electrical-boxes, electrical-circuit, electrical code outlets.
GFCI circuits, outlets and electrical-grounding.
Electrical Codes for electrical-services, electrical-underground, electrical wiring,
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Home Wiring Videos

Home Electrical Wiring Project Videos.
Videos to help educate you about many aspects of home electrical wiring.
Video introductions for several electrical topics and electrical projects.

Electrical Questions and Answers

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Home Electrical Wiring Projects.
Electrical Repairs.
Electric Codes and Electrical Wiring Methods.
Homeowner Do-It-Yourself Electrical Projects.

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Residential Electric Wiring and Electric Repair Questions

How to Locate an Electrical Wiring Problem

I have a very unique problem in a home where on a 20 amp circuit the bare conductor is carrying the positive or hot side of the 120 volt and the black conductor is acting as the ground and the white is the neutral.

Converting a Fluorescent Light to an Electronic Ballast

I need advice about fluorescent ballasts replacements. I have 3×48″T12 lamps installed in a line: one 2 tube fixture,and a single tube fixture The lamp of the single fixture will not illuminate (even after changing the tube). Can a light fixture with a electronic ballast share the same circuit with a light fixture with a magnetic one?

How Can I Light Up a Dark Hallway at Night for my Child?

I have a 6 year old who is terrified to walk down the dark hallway at night to get to the bathroom. I wanted to switch out the 3-way switch for a 3-way dimmer switch so I can leave the light on but dimmed so the whole hallway is illuminated.

I Would Like To Run Power Out To My Shed

I would like to run power out to my shed which sits about 150 feet back from house. I’m thinking direct bury UF from home panel box.

Outside Lights Stopped Working after a Rain Storm

Power runs from the house to an exterior driveway gate where we have two photocell lights on top of rock columns. After heavy rains our outside lights stopped working and a GFCI outlet tripped off.

Help for Bathroom Light Circuit Problems

My bathroom lights went out and now none of the lights or electrical outlets in the master bath or master bedroom are working, what could be the problem? How to Troubleshoot and Repair a Bathroom Light Circuit Problem.

Why Space Heaters Can Cause Electrical Outlet Problems

What has caused several outlets to stop working? How to Identify Potential Outlet Wiring Problems where Space Heaters are Used, Fix Electric Outlet Problems Caused by Portable Space Heaters.

Cause of No Power to a Home Electrical Circuit

Identifying the Cause of Lost Power to a Home Electrical Circuit: The process of troubleshooting to find the electrical problem.