Articles about Electric Wiring
Planning for a Garage Electrical Sub Panel
How Can I Install Electrical Wiring and a Sub Panel in a Garage? Planning and Installing a Garage Sub Panel.
How Does an Infrared Camera Troubleshoot Electrical Problems
How is a Infrared Camera Used to Detect Electrical Problems? Thermal Expansion and Contraction that Can Cause Faulty Electrical Connections.
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How to Wire a Dryer Outlet
I had a problem with my dryer outlet so I rewired it and now the dryer does not work, how can I fix my dryer? Electric Dryer Outlet Problems and How to Fix Them, Problems with Dryer Outlet Wiring, Electric Dryer Circuit Wiring.
How to Wire for GFCI Electrical
Is it better to have a GFCI Circuit Breaker or install a GFCI outlet? How to Install Wiring for Basement GFCI Outlets, Basement Electrical Wiring.
Electric Circuit for an Arc Welder
How do I connect the wiring for a 220Volt Arc Welder? How to Wire an Arc Welder with a Dedicated Circuit and the Wiring Requirements.
How to Install Wiring for Garage Lighting
How Can Add a Light Fixture to the Existing Light? Electrical Wiring for Additional Light Fixtures.
Install Wiring in a Basement
Can the Romex brand wire be used when Wiring a Basement? Romex or metal cable: What should be used when wiring a basement and how is the wiring protected. NEC Code Article Sections 336-6c, 333-11
Electrical Troubleshooting Lost Outlet Power
Common Causes for Lost Power to Outlets and Switches on a GFCI Circuit: Troubleshooting No Power to a Living Room and GFCI, Free Electrical Help, Learn Electric Wiring.
Rewiring for Bedroom and Living Room Outlet Circuits
How many outlets I can have on a circuit for a room? Circuit Planning for Room Outlet Circuits, How to Rewire Home Electrical Outlet Circuits.
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Replace a Light Switch with a Motion Detector Switch
How can I replace a light switch with a motion detector switch? I am trying to replace what I thought was a basic switch in my garage that controls an overhead bulb.
3Wire and 4Wire Kitchen Range and Stove Circuits Video
How can a stove be connect to a 3-wire outlet? 3Wire and 4Wire Range and Stove Circuits, Wiring 3 prong and 4 prong Range Cords.
Adding Electrical Wiring in the Home Videos
How should I install electrical wiring inside the walls of my home? Installing Electrical Wiring around Obstacles inside the walls and ceilings.
Using Copper and Aluminum Wire for Home Circuits
When splicing aluminum and copper wires do the wire connectors need to be a special type? Wiring Methods for Copper and Aluminum Wires, Safe uses of Aluminum Wire for Larger Home Electrical Circuits.
Wire Size for a 220 Volt Dryer Circuit
What is the Right Wire Size for a 220Volt Clothes Dryer? Installing a 30 Amp 220 Volt Dryer Circuit, Wire Size for Dryer, Electric Dryer Circuit Cable, Receptacle Outlet for a Dryer.
How To Wire a Outdoor Sensor for a Security Light
How is the wiring connected for the motion sensor for a outdoor security light? Wiring a Outdoor Security Light Fixture: How to Replace an Outdoor Light with a Security Light, Typical Wiring Connections for a Security Light Sensor.
Replacing a Light Switch and Changing the Wiring
How to Replace a Light Switch and Make the Wiring Connections, Identifying the Wiring, Connecting the Wiring for Your New Switch. How do I connect the wires when replacing my light switches?
Electric Well Pump Circuits
Can I power my shed with 120volt from the 240volt well circuit? Installing a 240volt 3wire Circuit for a Well Pump Panel, Dedicated Circuit for Well Pumps.
Incorrect Outlet Ground Wire Could be a Shock Hazard
Is it safe to wire the ground wire to the neutral side of the outlet? Why a Ground Wire Should Not be Used as a Neutral Wire on a Receptacle Outlet.
Adding an Electric Panel and Circuits
Should I add a sub panel to get more electrical circuits? Installing a New Panel for More Electrical Circuits, Why Sub Panels Require a 3-Wire Cable with a Ground Wire, 4- Wire Panels with Neutral and Ground Isolation.
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.