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How to Wire Your Own Home

Several homeowners perform Do-It-Yourself projects including home electrical wiring, Here are some guidelines

Electrical Requirements for Generators and Welders

I want to run my welder off a generator, can I put a plug end on the welder wire and plug the welder into my portable generator? How to Wire a Welder and Generator Plug.

Wiring for Ceiling Fans

How do I connect a new ceiling fan to the existing wiring and wall switch? The Main Wiring Connections of a Standard Ceiling Fan.

Electrical Problem with Two Circuits from the Same Phase

How to Identify and Solve Electrical Circuit Problems

Electrical Earth Grounding Methods

How should I install a ground for my electrical service panel? How to Install an Earth Ground System for a Home Electrical Panel.

How to Install Power for Another Building

The Process of Installing Power for another Building

How to Repair a Garbage Disposal

My garbage disposal is not working, what should I do? Key Items to Check to Repair a Garbage Disposal that Does Not Work.

How to Hook up a Tanning Bed Outlet

How to Wire a Tanning Bed Outlet

Replacing Outlets With Several Wires

How to Splice Electrical Wires for an Outlet

How to Electrical for an Air Conditioner

Why Most Air Conditioning Units Should Not Be Plugged Into a Shared Circuit

How to Set Up a Generator Transfer Switch

How is a Backup Generator and a Automatic Transfer Switch Installed? Installing a Generator Transfer Switch for an Electrical Service Panel

Repair Wiring for Tandem Stack Switches

How Can I Replace an old Tandem Light Switch? How to Wire a Tandem or Double Switch.

Replacing and Wiring Three Way Switches

How to wire three way switches with wiring connections and wiring diagrams.

Replace Bad Rocker Style Light Switches

How to Replace Rocker Style Light Switches

Electrical Ground Wire for a Light Fixture

How to Ground a Light Fixture

Planning Electrical Wiring Modifications

How to Make Changes in Electrical Wiring Configurations: Identifying Electrical Wiring for an Alternative Application.

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.

Residential Electrical Wiring

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Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

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.

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