Articles about Wiring Questions

Electrical Panel Sizes and Circuit Wiring

We 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…

Electrical Codes for Lights and Outlets

Does either a national or state electrical code require that smallest allowable gauge wire is 12-gauge…

Relocating and Splicing an Underground Electrical Circuit

How to move and splice an underground electrical circuit

Does Your Dimmer Switch Need Replacing?

My wife has been pushing in on the dimmer switch on the ceiling fan instead of just turning it. Now it turns but the light doesn’t come on. Do I need to replace to dimmer or something more serious…

Considerations When Upgrading Home Electrical Wiring

Is there an exception to the code when running new wire through an existing finished wall, Old-work…

Is Welding Cable Permitted for a 200 Amp Electrical Service

Can I use welding cable in place of solid wire to route from the meter box to the breaker panel…

Home Electrical Wiring Methods

Is it advisable to use the floor or ceiling route for electrical wiring…

Splicing Electrical Wires For A Power Source

I wanted to splice some wires in my attic for a ceiling fan but the wire that is available is too taught to put in a typical junction box…

How do I connect two fluorescent light fixtures together?

Depending on the containment of the fixtures, how far the fixtures will be apart and if the wiring will be vulnerable to damage you could either use…

How Do It Connect The Ceiling Fan Wires?

These are the typical wiring connections for ceiling fans….

Electrical Question from Sankar about Sizing Cable for a MCCB

How to select the cable & MCCB. I Need the cable chart.

Electrical Question – What is a 2-wire Borilis?

Question: A 2-wire borilis. What is the meaning of that term, pertaining to electrical wiring?

Question – Attic Insulation and Wiring

Attic electrical wiring covered with insulation poses a concern about over-heating.

Question – Cabin Wiring Methods

Is it safe to just lay wiring on top of the rafters?

Question – Dimmer Switches – Part 2

When lights that are on dimmer switches don’t work, make sure you understand the difference between Master and Slave dimmer switches.

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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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