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Testing Circuits and Circuit Breakers

How to Identify Electrical Circuit Failures and Resolve the Problem

Wiring a GFCI Receptacle

How to Wire GFCI Outlets and Receptacles with Photos and Wiring Diagrams

Fixtures and Light Switch Wiring

Wiring Light Fixtures and Switches can be tricky, these wiring diagrams will help and explain the process

Cause of Burnt Out Light Bulbs and Hot Cooking Oven

Why light bulbs may be burning out too soon an cooking appliances are too hot.

Electrical Code for a Bedroom Light and Switch

How Wall Switches and Light Fixtures are Wired for the Home

Earth Grounding for an Electrical Service

How an Earth Ground System is Installed and Bonded to Electrical Services

Home Security System Installation

How a Home Security System is Set Up and the Power Supply Requirements

Laundry Room Exhaust Fan Switch Wiring

How to Wire an Exhaust Fan Switch: Exhaust fan switch wiring and sensor control functions.

How To Check An Electrical Appliance Outlet

Home Outlet Testing Made Easy: Testing home receptacle outlets can be easily done by using a plug in circuit analyzer.

Installing Hot Tub Electrical Circuit Wiring

Hot Tub Wiring Information for RCD and GFCI Electric Circuit Protection for Hot Tubs

Understanding Light Switch Wiring

How to Wire a Light Switch and Get Your Light Fixtures Working

Repair Lost Power to a Ceiling Light Fixture

How to Repair Lost Power to a Ceiling Light Fixture

Four Way Light Switch Wiring for Light Fixtures

How to Wire 4-Way Switches Where Three or More Switches may be Used to Control Light Fixtures

Grounding an Electrical Outlet

How to Ground an Outlet that Does not have a Ground Wire

Switch Wiring Diagrams for Ceiling Fans

How to Wire Wall Switches for Ceiling Fans and Ceiling Fan Remote Controls

Is Modifying a Light Fixture Safe?

Safe Alternatives to get More Light from a Light Fixture and Why Light Fixture Modifications Could be Hazardous

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The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!
The Non-Contact Electrical Tester

This is a testing tool that is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.

The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!
The Plug-In Outlet Tester

This is great to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring, is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect, Very handy and easy to use.

Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!
The Wire Stripper and Wire Cutter

A wire stripping tool used to safely strip electrical wires. This handy tool has multiple uses: The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation. The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.

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