Articles about Electrical Wiring
Wire Connections for a 3-Wire Range Cord with Video
How are the wires connected to an electric range? Wire Connections, 220 and 240 Volt Range Cord.
Can A Dryer Be Connected to a Generator?
Generator Power for an Electric Dryer: 3-Wire and 4-Wire Connections for a Dryer to a Generator.
Wiring Connections for a Light Fixture
I am trying to replace a light fixture, how should I connect the wires? How to Make the Wiring Connections for Light Fixtures and Identifying the Colors of the Wires and Where to Connect the Wires.
Wiring Connections When Replacing an Oven
How do I connect the bare copper wire from the wall to the oven wires? How to Identify the Oven Wires when Replacing an Oven: Connecting the Electric Wires for an Oven.
Electrical Wiring Methods- Screw Terminals or Quick Connect
Is it true that the older method of wiring switches and outlets is to attach the wiring to the screw terminals? How to Connect Wires to a Switch or Outlet: Best Practices for Electrical Wires for Outlets and Switches and Factors Relating to Electrical Connections.
Electrical Code for Replacing a Service Panel
Is it within code to replace a 30 circuit service panel with a 42 circuit service? Electrical Codes and for a Service Panel.
How to Safely Disconnect Hot Tub Wiring
Removing Hot Tub Circuit Wiring: We removed our hot tub, what should I do with the electrical wiring?
How to Make Bath Exhaust Fan Wire Connections
How do I wire the wall switch wires for my bathroom exhaust fan wires? Wiring Connections for an Exhaust Fan, How to Connect the Wires of a Bath Exhaust Fan.
What is the Electric Code for Installing a 220volt Receptacle
How high should a 220volt receptacle box be above the floor? Examples where 220volt receptacles are installed in specific applications and the NEC Code.
Kitchen Countertop Receptacles NEC 210-52
What is the NEC Code for Kitchen Counter Top Outlets? The Electrical Code Requirements for Kitchen Counter top Receptacle Circuits.
How Do I Correct Ground Wire Electrical Code Violations?
Correcting the Grounding System of Home Electrical Wiring: I have been upgrading some of the fixtures and dimmer switches in my house, When installing ungrounded fixtures and switches where would I ground them?
Location of a Main Service Disconnect
Is a main electrical service panel required to have a main breaker or disconnect switch? What is the NEC code article number that states this?
Wiring 3 Way Switches and Dimmer Switches
How are 3-way switches wired? The Key to Wiring 3 Way Switch and 3 Way Dimmer Switch Wiring, Key Wiring Configurations for 3 way Switch Wiring.
My Motion Detector Light Stopped Working
My motion detector light stopped working. I ordered new Patriot double LED motion detector light assembly.
The Height for Installing Outlets and Switches
How to Install Light Switches and Outlets: How High Should Outlets and Switches Be From the Floor, Remodeling and Upgrading Home Electrical Wiring.
Tanning Bed Circuit Requirements
Installing the Right Circuit When Wiring a Tanning Bed: How to Plan and Installing a Tanning Bed Circuit – The electrical specifications need to be identified on the tanning bed label to see if the required circuit has been installed.