Articles about Electrical Wiring

How to Wire a Ceiling Fan Remote Control Module: Common Mistakes with Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Switches and Remote Controls, Remote Control Module Unit Applications.

Installing Electrical Wiring for an Outbuilding: How to Size and Calculate an Electric Panel for an Outbuilding, Online Electrical Load Calculator and Voltage Drop Calculator.

My pump is not working and I am trying to troubleshoot the problem: How to Identify Typical Septic Pump Problems.

I have a 6 year old who is terrified to walk down the dark hallway at night to get to the bathroom. I wanted to switch out the 3-way switch for a 3-way dimmer switch so I can leave the light on but dimmed so the whole hallway is illuminated.

How should I provide power for a Surveillance Camera Flood Lights? Wiring for a Surveillance Camera Flood Light, Wiring to an Existing Power Source.

The microwave will work on a regular outlet, just not a GFCI. Does the outlet in a cupboard have to be GFCI?

How is a Built In Electric Range and Oven Wired? Wiring a Range with an Oven, 3Wire and 4Wire Options.

The disposal is plugged into the receptacle and has power but the dishwasher which is plugged into the same receptacle does not have power: How to Wire a Dishwasher and Garbage Disposal Outlet: Common Problems When Wiring a Dishwasher and Disposal Outlet.

Installing and Wiring Recessed Light Fixtures: NEC 314.16 and Box Fill, What does it mean when a light fixture wire box specifies a maximum number of wires?

How can I install two switches that will be operating two separate sets of light fixtures? How to Wire Light Fixtures from Switches and Outlets, Example of Installing Wiring for Light Fixtures and Switches.

How to Install a Floor Heat System: Laying out the Area for the Floor Heat System, Determine the Circuit Requirements, Thermostat Control and GFCI Protection, Installing the Floor Heat Cables or Heating Mat, Installing the Electrical Circuit.

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.

Electrical Wiring for a Bathroom Remodel Project: Can I install an exhaust fan on a circuit that is GFCI protected? Installing Electric Wiring for GFCI protection, GFCI Requirements for a Exhaust Fan that is Over a Bathtub or Shower.

How Can I Replace an Wall Outlet with a Switched and Outlet Combo? Wiring a Combo Switch and Outlet.

Do I have enough electrical circuits in my kitchen? Circuit Requirements for a Kitchen, Adding Kitchen Electrical Circuit Wiring, Typical 120 Volt Circuits for a Kitchen.

What size wire should be used for an electric stove? How to Wire a Stove and Outlet, Selecting the Wire Size for an Electric Stove.