Articles about Electrical Wiring

How should I install two 220 Volt Receptacles that Require Two Individual Power Sources? Options for Installing Two 220 Volt Receptacles that Require Two Individual Power Sources.

Why is the Voltage Incorrect at an Electrical Panel and Some Circuits? How to Identify the Cause of an Incorrect Voltage Problem.

I wired a switched outlet for a lamp and the fixture smoked, what did I do wrong? Identify the Electrical Circuit Before Wiring, Switched Outlet Wiring Diagram.

Why am I having problems with my kitchen sockets or breakers? How to Troubleshooting and Repair a Kitchen Outlet Circuit.

I am Installing Some Electrical Wiring Myself, Am I Doing it Right? Installing my Home Electrical Circuit Wiring, Planning Electrical Wiring for a Home Project, Electrical Codes and Circuit Requirements.

How much would an electrician charge to install circuit wiring? The Basic Cost Involved for Adding Electrical Wiring.

Replacing ceiling porch light fixtures with Westinghouse flush mount model 66919. The old fixtures are on a one way switch and are operable.

Troubleshooting a Problem with Lights and Outlets: Electrical wiring repairs should be made using the right materials for your particular application. Here are a few choices to help you decide what you’ll need.

How to Identify the Cause when Power is Lost to an Electrical Outlet Circuit: Methods to identify the majority of the home electrical wiring problems and outlet wiring failures.

How many receptacles and lights does the code allow per 15 amp circuit? Code Requirements for Wiring Outlets and Lights

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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