Articles about Electrical Wiring
How to Change a Thermostat
Thermostat Problems and How to Fix Them: Wiring a Heating and Air Conditioning Thermostat.
Wiring a Bathroom Exhaust Fan Light Combo
How to Install Wiring for a Bathroom Exhaust Fan – Bathroom Exhaust Fan Heater Electrical Wiring – The white neutral wires would be tied together at the wall switch box. Understand that this is a typical wiring scenario, however the actual wiring connections may be different for your specific unit.
Wiring a 50amp 240volt Range Cord
How to Wire an Electric Range Cord: Wiring a 50 amp 240 Volt Cord for an Electric Range, I would like to know How to Wire the Cord for my Electric Range.
The Right Wire and Breaker for an Electric Water Heater
What is the right circuit breaker and cable for an electric water heater? This electrical wiring project is about the Electrical Wiring for a Water Heater in a Home.
Grounding Home Electrical Circuits
When installing new electrical wire where do I connect the ground wire? How to Install Ground Wires for Home Electrical Circuits, Common Methods for Grounding Home Electrical Circuits, Ground Buss and Ground Bars, Grounding at the Panel, Grounded Circuit Cables.
What Size Sub-Panel Should I Install for My Garage?
How to Install a Sub Panel for a Garage: Where to Begin when Installing a Sub Panel for a Garage, Planning for a Sub Panel, Identify the Sub Panel Circuits, Sizing a Garage Sub Panel, 120 Volt and 240 Volt Circuits, Planning for Future Circuits.
How To Troubleshoot Electrical Outlet Wiring Problems
How can I find out why my outlets are not working? How to Identify Electrical Wiring Problems with Outlets, Checking Outlet Wiring, Troubleshooting an Outlet Circuit.
Wiring a Shop for Outlets and Lights
Electrical Wiring Methods for a Shop and Light Fixtures: I’m building a shop and have questions about electrical wiring.
Wiring a 240Volt Air Compressor
I am wiring a new air compressor. It is 240volt, 28 amps, 7.5 hp, single phase. Is #6 wire big enough?
Replacing a Ceiling Fan Where I Have Three Way Switches
What are the wire connections when replacing a ceiling fan where I have three way switches? Basic for Wiring a Ceiling Fan with Three Way Switches.
What To Do About Your Non-Grounded Outlets
My house has three prong outlets but there is no ground wire, is this safe and what should I do? How to Fix Ungrounded Outlets, Grounding an Ungrounded Circuit, What To Do About Ungrounded Outlets.
How to add an Outlet to a Switch
Keith in Kentucky asks; Can a receptacle outlet be added where a light switch is located? Considerations when Adding an Outlet to a Switch.
How to Plan for a Sub Panel
Art in Missouri asks; Can I branch out to another small panel board from the main panel board to separate some appliance circuits? Planning for an Electric Sub Panel.
How to Install and Wire a Bathroom Exhaust Fan with Light and Heater
Mike in Virginia asks; Electrical Wiring for Bathroom Exhaust Fan Combo Unit and Switches: Dedicated Circuit for the Exhaust Fan and Heater, Identify the Circuit Power Requirement, Wiring Method for a Combo Exhaust Fan, Cables and Neutral Wire Connections.
How to Fix LED Light and Dimmer Switch Problems
Steve in Washington DC asks; I replaced my 100 watt incandescent flood bulbs with 9 watt LED lights now they do not work. Common Problems with Dimmer Switches and LED Light Bulbs.
How to Add a Smoke Detector
How should I wire a new smoke detector to the existing smoke detectors? Wiring for a New Smoke Detector.
