Articles about Over-Loading Circuit Questions

How to Solve the Problem of Tripping Circuit Breakers

By Dave Rongey

How can I fix a Tripping Circuit Breaker Problem? How to Identify the Electrical Circuit Requirements and Updating the Electrical Service.

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Question – How to Determine If You Can Add Another Fixture to a Circuit

By Dave Rongey

I have four white wires and four black wires in a fixture box. Is my circuit overloaded?

Tags: circuit, Circuit Breaker, Electrical, fixture, panel, wire gauge, wiring

Question – Identifying the Ground Wire

By Dave Rongey

Which wire is the ground wire?

Tags: 220 volt, fan, ground wire, meter, motor, wires

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.