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House Electrical Circuit Wiring in Africa

I am building a house in Africa where the standard voltage is 220volts, and I want to wire the house with both 110/220volts outlets

Safe Junction Boxes for Light Fixture Wiring

Mary in Florida asks: I started changing light fixtures in my apartment and there were no junction boxes. Isn’t that a code violation?

What to do if Your Lights Flicker

Flickering lights is an indication that requires attention, here’s where to start.

How Not To Get an Electric Shock

I was changing out a fluorescent light fixture ballast and I got shocked…

Installing Xenon Under Cabinet Lighting for Best Results

Installing and positioning installing xenon under cabinet lighting strips for the best results.

Relocating and Splicing an Underground Electrical Circuit

How to move and splice an underground electrical circuit

Electrical Wiring for a Bathroom

I’m trying to wire my bathroom, I’d like to wire from the breaker box to a GFCI outlet and light switch in the same box, then to the to a vanity light fixture

Home Workshop Electrical Wiring

I will be running new 120v and 240v wiring for my home workshop, A friend told me that I must use a home-run for each 240v outlet, Is that true?

Electrical Wiring for a Sun Room

I am adding a sunroom and need to add one 15 amp electrical circuit. My existing panel has room for a mini 15 amp breaker. Do I need an AFCI breaker for this sunroom?

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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.