Articles about Electrical Wiring

Electrical Connections for a 240 Volt Dryer Outlet

How to Wire a 3Wire 240 Volt Dryer Outlet: Connections for the X Y W Wire Terminals of a 240 Volt Dryer Receptacle Outlet.

How to Wire an Air Compressor that is Outside

Installing 8o gal air compressor that requires a 30 amp breaker, Can I use a 50 amp hot tub GFCI breaker outside as a hook up?

My Post Light has a Damaged Cable, Can I install Low Voltage Lighting

I have a post light with a damaged UF cable. Can I install low voltage lighting to the undamaged end of the UF wire the post light?

Replacing a Ceiling Track Light

I installed all new track light, and my no-touch power tester lights up almost anywhere on the ceiling within 12 inches of the track. Is this normal?

Installing 220Volt Wiring for a Solar Power Monitor

Is it code compliant to run two separate 12-2 Romex cables instead of one 12-3 for 220volt?

Wiring a 15amp 125volt Receptacle with Multiwire Configuration

Is it permissible to connect a 15A, 125V duplex receptacle to both phase conductors of a 120 240V, single phase multiwire branch circuit?

How Much Power an Electric Panel Has Left

How can I find out the amount of amperage available in my 200 amp Panel?

Why Does My Hot Tub Stop Working

My Hot Tub is Tripping Off, is the Wire Size Right?

How to Keep Water Pipes From Freezing

How do I keep the water pipes and pressure tank from freezing in the winter?

Wiring a Dual Outlet For Under Cabinet Lighting

What is dual outlet for under cabinet lighting. I need a fixture that is in the middle of a string of under cabinet lights.

How to Replace a Thermostat

Why does my new thermostat not work? What to Check When Replacing a Thermostat.

Wiring Hallway Lights and Switches

How to Wire and Control Light Fixtures in a Long Hallway: Circuit Amperage for Long Hallways and Several Light Fixtures, Wiring Switches for Hallway Light Fixtures, Installing Switches or Occupancy Sensors, Setting the Occupancy Sensor Time Delay,

Wiring a Ceiling Fan with Other Lights and Outlets

How can I connect a ceiling fan to my home wiring? Switch Box Wiring for a Ceiling Fan and Outlets, Ceiling Fan Circuit Wiring, Wiring a Ceiling Fan with a Shared Circuit.

Upgrading Knob and Tube Electrical Wiring

How can I replace knob and tube wiring? The Most Common Methods for Upgrading Knob and Tube Electrical Wiring, How to Upgrade Electrical Wiring for Light Fixtures and Switches.

Switch Wiring for a Ceiling Fan and Recessed Lights

How do I wire a ceiling fan from a switch box that controls other fixtures? How to Install Wiring for a Light Switch that controls a Ceiling Fan and Recessed Lights.

How to Prepare an Electrical Panel for a Generator

If I install that interlock transfer switch kit to my main breaker do I need to do the whole Sub Panel install?

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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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Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
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Electrical Tools Required:
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