Articles about Electrical Wiring
Are GFCI Outlets Required in the Bedroom
I’m having a home remodel done. The electrician is telling me that it is NEC code now that GFCI outlets have to be installed in bedrooms?
How to Fix an Outlet that has a Yellow Light and is Not Working
We have an outlet that has a yellow light and the outlet is not working.
Adding Smoke Detectors to Our New Addition
How can I wire in more smoke detectors to the existing smoke detectors.
Adding a Conduit to a Main Panel
On a main panel for residential application would I need a Meyers hub when drilling my own hole in the side? It will be above a concentric knockout, and used for solar instillation.
Strange Smell In Your House You Think is Electrical
I have a strange smell in my house which I think is electrical. I can only describe it as burnt sugar or maybe burnt caramel. What should I do if I have a strange smell in my house which I think is electrical?
Electric Wiring for AFCI in a Home
Can residential circuits dedicated to lighting with AFCI light switches share neutrals with other dedicated lighting circuits with AFCI light switches?
How Can I Find the Amps of my Electrical Panel
Is there a way by looking at the electrical meter to tell how many amps my electrical panel has?
50 Amp GFCI Trips When the Outlet is Installed
Why a new 50 amp GFCI breaker trips when the outlet Is installed in the box.
Adding a New Circuit to the Main Panel for a Garage Panel
I have the electrical main coming into an exterior panel, and being back-fed into a 125 AMP breaker. This then flows through the panel itself and into a sub-panel just inside the building.
When Electrical Power is Lost to Half the Circuits
Electrical Panel and Circuit Problems: Part of my house power is out. I checked outlets and no power was found.
How to Upgrade an Electrical Panel and Install a Home Generator
Planning and Installing a Home Generator System: The complete home electrical system should be considered when installing a home generator system and transfer switch. Upgrading portions of an aging home electrical system is advisable. Here are some key factors that you should consider before attempting such a project.
Replace a Light Switch with a Programmable Switch
We are trying to replace our front porch light switch with a Honeywell programmable wall switch, model RPLS540A. We have a ground wire attached to the current light switch with a screw.
Electrical Wiring for Generator Connections
Why you should never connect a generator in such a way as to back-feed your electrical system. This is extremely dangerous not only to your home but also the electrical utility crews who may be working on downed electrical wires.
Why Part of a Home Lost Power
What will cause lost electric power to part of our home? Electrical Problems that Could Cause a Home to Not Have Full Electrical Power or Abnormal Power.
How to Replace Switch Controlled Outlets
How should I Wire Outlets that are Controlled by a Wall Switch? Rewiring a Switch Controlled Outlet.
Removing a Light Fixture and Install a Ceiling Fan
How can I replace my old ceiling light fixture with a new ceiling fan and light fixture?
