Articles about Electrical Wiring: Wiring Questions
What is The Purpose of the Neutral Wire
March 12, 2018 by Dave RongeyThe Purpose of the Neutral Wire in Electrical Systems: What is the purpose of the neutral wire and the difference between the ground wire and the white neutral wire.
How to Install Wiring in a Basement
September 20, 2017 by Dave RongeyCan 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
Is It Safe To Install Aluminum Wire?
May 26, 2016 by Dave RongeyI have heard people say bad things aluminum wire, is it safe to use? Safe Practices When Installing Aluminum Electrical Wiring.
Incorrect Outlet Ground Wire Could be a Shock Hazard
October 12, 2016 by Dave RongeyThe Danger of Incorrectly Connecting a Ground Wire to a Outlet: Why a Ground Wire Should Not be Used as a Neutral Wire on a Receptacle Outlet.
Electrical Wiring Methods: Screw Terminals or Quick Connect
June 12, 2015 by Dave RongeyIs it true that the older method of wiring switches and outlets is to attach the wiring to the screw terminals? How to Connect Wires to a Switch or Outlet: Best Practices for Electrical Wires for Outlets and Switches and Factors Relating to Electrical Connections.
Splicing Electrical Wiring In an Attic
March 30, 2014 by Dave RongeyHow to Splice Electrical Wiring and Enclose the Wire Splice in a Junction Box: Question, What is the correct and most efficient way to splice electrical wire that is running through my attic.
Upgrading Old Home Electrical Wiring
August 3, 2017 by Dave RongeyHow to Upgrade Older Home Wiring: One consideration when upgrading older home electrical wiring would be to use Wiremold short box extensions and run Wiremold surface raceway electrical conduit between the devices to install the wires.
Safe Electrical Wiring Methods for Garages
September 2, 2017 by Dave RongeyIs it OK to run Romex wire through and along studs in a garage if I am not installing drywall? How to Install Garage Electrical Wiring.
Avoid Home Improvement Electrical Wiring Problems
October 18, 2012 by Dave RongeyHome Improvement Electrical Projects – In my experience this job would have taken more than 5 hours….
What Size Conduit For Electrical Wires
October 28, 2016 by Dave RongeyWhat Size Conduit should I Use for my Electrical Job? How to Select the Correct Conduit Size for Electrical Wires.
Range Circuit Wiring and 3-Wire Outlets
May 15, 2017 by Dave RongeyHow to Connect an Electric Range Cord: Electric Range Installation with a typical 220 or 240 Volt electric power cord wiring system, You may find yourself with either a 3-wire or 4-wire electric range cord.
Cable Strapping and Wiring Methods
November 16, 2016 by Dave RongeyHow to Strap Electrical Wire and Cable: As the cable passes through holes in the framing it does not need to be supported, only as the cable runs parallel with the framing will the strapping be required.
Relocating and Splicing an Underground Electrical Circuit
August 15, 2011 by Dave RongeyHow to move and splice an underground electrical circuit
Electrical Codes for Lights and Outlets
September 3, 2011 by Dave RongeyDoes either a national or state electrical code require that smallest allowable gauge wire is 12-gauge…
Electrical Panel Sizes and Circuit Wiring
September 3, 2011 by Dave RongeyWe have installed a 100 amp breaker box in a new work shop, what size breakers do I attach the main lines to in the 200amp box…
Considerations When Upgrading Home Electrical Wiring
August 15, 2010 by Dave RongeyIs there an exception to the code when running new wire through an existing finished wall, Old-work…