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Installing Attic Light and Switch Wiring

Electrical Wiring for an Attic Light and Switch

Wiring Diagrams for Light Fixtures and Switches

Common 120 volt and 240 volt house wiring circuits and the circuit breakers

Wiring for a Light Switch

How to Wire Switches to Control Light Fixtures

Signs of a Failing Circuit Breaker

Indications that a Circuit Breaker May Need to be Replaced

Wiring Generator Transfer Switch Applications

Planning the Electrical Wiring for a Generator Transfer Switch

Reconnecting Ceiling Fan Wires

How to Install Ceiling Fans and Make the Wiring Connections

Replacing 3 Way Light Switches

Help for Wiring Your New or Replacement 3-Way Light Switches

I am replacing a ceiling fixture the holes for mounting the bracket are stripped

How to repair a fixture box when the holes for mounting the bracket are stripped

I put in a new thermostat the old one was removed without labeling the wires

Making the wiring connections for a thermostat when the old thermostat was removed without labeling the wires

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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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