Articles about 120 Volt Circuit

How to Install an Outdoor Electrical Outlet

By Dave Rongey

Install Wiring for an Outdoor Outlet: What is the best way to install a 110volt outlet outdoors? The Methods for Installing an Outdoor Outlet.

Tags: electrical wiring, gfci circuit, gfi outdoor, how to electrical, how to wire outdoor, install outdoor outlet, wire a plug outside, wire outdoor outlet

What is The Purpose of the Neutral Wire

By Dave Rongey

The 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.

Tags: 120v circuit, alternating current, electric circuit, electric panel, Electrical, electrical code, gec grounded electrode conductor, nec code, neutral wire, white wire

Should You Tap 220 Electrical Wiring for a 120 Volt Circuit?

By Dave Rongey

Splicing a 220-240 Volt Multi-Wire Branch Circuit for 110-120 Volts: Considerations when trying to provide a source for 110 volt or 120 volt power, Understanding 220, 230 and 240 volt Electrical Circuits.

Tags: 120 volt from 220 volt, 220 to 120, 220 volt, 220 volt circuit tap, 240 volt, circuit tap, splice electric wire, tapping 220 for 120

How to Make 120 Volts from 220 Volts

By Dave Rongey

Converting a 220Volt Circuit to 120Volt: A Safe Method for Creating 120Volt from 220Volt, Splitting a 220Volt Circuit to 120Volt.

Tags: 120 volt circuit, 120 volt power, 200 120 volt, 220 sub panel, 220 volt to 120, neutral wire, split 220 circuit

Home Wiring Advice – Be Careful Where You Get It From

By Dave Rongey

Beware of Bad Advice about Home Electrical Wiring – Silly advice and incorrect information can be a problem – This circuit wire size should always stay the same size with few exceptions, and yes, a 15 amp circuit breaker is the right size for 14 AWG copper.

Tags: bad home wiring advice, electrical circuit wire size, home wiring

How To Check An Electrical Appliance Outlet

By Dave Rongey

Home Outlet Testing Made Easy: Testing home receptacle outlets can be easily done by using a plug in circuit analyzer.

Tags: 120 volt, circuit analyzer, outlet testing, outlet wiring

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.