Articles about Electrical Wiring

Why is the power tripping off after I replaced my electric outlets? Common Mistakes When Replacing Electrical Outlets and How to Fix Them, Working with the Wiring and Electrical Outlet Box.

Understanding the Qualification for Installing Major Electrical Appliances: Local Jurisdictions and Adopted Building Codes, Who is allowed to wire electrical appliances and where to find a city code that explains this.

How to Install Ceiling Fan Wiring: Installing a Ceiling fan from Wall Outlet, I am installing a ceiling fan that is connected to a switch which also controls two wall outlets.

How do I connect the wires for a thermostat for a 240 volt heater? How to Install Electrical Wiring for a 240 Volt Heater.

Installing a Sub Panel to another Electric Panel: I have built a new shop close to my garage and would like to install a over head cable to the garage and for a new panel in the shop. How do I connect to the electrical power in the garage breaker box.

What should I do about Damaged Electrical Wiring in my Home? Repairing Damaged Electrical Wiring, Electrical Troubleshooting and Repairing a Damaged Electric Circuit.

How to Wire a Single Switch for a Bathroom Exhaust Fan: Understanding Switch Wiring for a Bathroom Exhaust Fan.

How to Plan and Install a Ceiling Fan in an Older Home: I am trying to install a ceiling fan in a bathroom, the house was built in 1922. I am not positive how old the wiring is that I am finding up there but it is old.

Patrick in Iowa. asks: I have no power in half my outlets, what could be the problem? Troubleshooting the Problem of Lost Power to Outlets, How to Locate and Repair Lost Power to Electric Outlets.

How are the wires connected from the ceiling fan to the ceiling box? Ceiling Fan Wiring diagrams, What to do When Your Ceiling Fan Project Has a Problem.

Does garage electrical wiring have to be protected with conduit? How to Install Garage Electrical Wiring on a Concrete Wall, Methods for Installing Electrical Conduit for Surface Mounted Electric Wiring.

What is the purpose of a junction box? How to Select the Right Junction Box for your Electrical Wiring Project, Installing Electrical Junction Boxes for Home Electrical Wiring.

How can I wire a shed panel to a garage panel? How to Calculate the Electric Circuit Load of a Sub Panel, Understanding the Circuit Capacity of a Garage Sub Panel.

Why are my light bulbs burning out so fast? How to Make Light Bulbs Last Longer: The Quality Issue of Light Bulbs and Electric Power, Light Bulbs and Light Fixtures, Different Light Bulbs for Different Light Fixtures, LED Lights.

What is the correct way to wire an Electric Circuit for a Tanning Bed? Here is an Example of Installing an Electrical Circuit for a Tanning Bed.

Andrey in Massachusetts asks; How Switch Wiring Can Be Used for Receptacle Outlets?