Articles about Electrical Wiring

Incorrect Cable Wiring Can Cause a House Fire

Electrical Tips to Avoid House Fires Due to Incorrect Electrical Wiring

How to Wire Switches and Outlets from a Power Source

How to Connect Electrical Wiring for Switches and Outlets: The Most Common Method for Wiring Switches and Outlets from the Power Source.

Bathroom Light Fixture Wiring

How to Connect Light Fixture Wiring: How to Determine the Cause of a Tripping Circuit Breaker for a Bathroom Light, Light Fixture Wiring Connections, Bathroom Light Fixture Wire Size.

How to Wire a Bath Exhaust Fan and Light

Installing and Wiring a Bath Exhaust Fan and Light: Power Sources for a Bath Exhaust Fan and Light, Power From a GFCI Outlet, Junction Box Wiring.

Does Your Electrical Panel Need Upgrading

I want to add a breaker to my panel to wire my basement, but my main electrical service breaker box does not have a main breaker, what can I do? How to Upgrade an Electrical Panel to Ensure a Safer Electrical System.

How Electric Heaters can be a Problem for Renters

Plugin Space Heaters and Electrical Circuits: Safe Electrical Circuit Wiring, Electric Space Heaters, Separating Electrical Circuits, Adding Electrical Circuits.

How to Fix Lost Power to the Backside of a House

How to Troubleshoot No Power and Lost Power: The back side on my house has no power. The house has Federal circuits. I replaced all the fuses but still no power.

Replacing Ungrounded Outlets with a GFI

Replacing Ungrounded 2-Prong Outlets with a Standard 3-Prong Outlet, Replacing Ungrounded 2-Prong Outlets with a GFCI Outlet.

Wiring a Combo Switch Outlet

How Can I Replace a Garbage Disposal Switch with a Combination Switch? How to Wire a Combo Switch Outlet, Wiring a Combo Device Switched Outlet or Half Hot Outlet, How to Convert a Switched Outlet.

How to Wire into an Existing Light Switch

How Can I Wire into an Existing Switch that Controls an Outlet? The Most Common Problems when Wiring Light Switches and How to Fix Them, Wiring Switches with White Wires.

Wiring Diagrams for GFI Outlets

Wiring Connections for GFI Outlets: Line and Load Connections for Wiring GFI Outlets.

Upgrading 100 Amp Electric Service Panel to 150 Amp

Upgrading a Bulldog Pushmatic Electrical Service Panel: The exact Size and Type of conductors may be identified to see if they are rated for a higher amperage, however when upgrading to a higher amperage panel it is typical to install new service conductors.

Why Home Electrical Inspections Are Important

Are there any programs to help with home improvement projects? Home Electrical Inspections May Reveal Serious Problems You Need to Know About, What to do if you have Discovered Serious Problems with Your Home.

Ceiling Fan Wiring Help

My ceiling fan and light is not working right, what should I do to make it work right? How to Connect the Wires to a Ceiling Fan, Ceiling Fan Power and Switches.

How to Fix an Electric Circuit Problem

How to Locate and Repair Electrical Circuit Problems: Electrical tips for fixing an electrical circuit problem when lights and plugs do not work.

Electrical Wiring for a Range Hood Exhaust Fan

How to Locate Electrical Power for a Range Hood Fan: I am installing a new range hood exhaust fan, how can I get power to it?

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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:

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