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Articles about Electrical Wiring

Wiring Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Switches


The Pull Chain Switch on my Ceiling Fan Does Not Work, How Can I Fix It? Installing a Pull Chain Switch, Troubleshooting a Problem with a Pull Chain Switch.



How to Remove a Light Fixture and add a Ceiling Fan


Electrical Wiring for a Ceiling Fan: You may want to consider installing a remote control unit, which would prevent having to add any additional wiring, but still provide separate control capabilities.



Problem with Outlets in a Bathroom


All bathroom plugs do not work. Light’s working and only Two GFI plugs in or out of the house and they both work.



Locating Power for New Switch Wiring


How to Locate a Power Source for a New Light Switch: Why an Existing Light Switch Might Not Work as a Power Source.



Electrical Wiring for a Workshop Panel


Workshop Electrical Wiring Project: Planning the Electrical Panel for a Workshop, Workshop Electrical Circuit Wiring.



Electrical Wiring for Generator Connections


Why you should never connect a generator in such a way as to back-feed your electrical system. This is extremely dangerous not only to your home but also the electrical utility crews who may be working on downed electrical wires.



How Bad Advice Can Burn Your House Down


How to Wire an Electric Kiln and How NOT to Wire an Electric Kiln.



Why Part of a Home Lost Power


What will cause lost electric power to part of our home? Electrical Problems that Could Cause a Home to Not Have Full Electrical Power or Abnormal Power.



Wiring a Kitchen Ceiling Light Fixture


I bought a new ceiling light fixture for the kitchen and I need help wiring with the wiring: Wire a Light Fixture and Wall Switch.



Replace a Light Switch with a Programmable Switch


We are trying to replace our front porch light switch with a Honeywell programmable wall switch, model RPLS540A. We have a ground wire attached to the current light switch with a screw.



How to Wire a Switch for a 115 Volt Dayton Blower Motor


How should I wire a switch for a Dayton Blower Fan and make sure it is grounded? It is a 115v ac fan, but it only has 2 wires coming out of it.



Why Christmas Lights Make the Outlet Trip Off


Why do my Christmas lights keep tripping the outlet outside of my house? Common Problems that Cause Christmas Lights to Turn Off.



Kitchen Tile and Electrical Outlets and Wiring


How to Remove an Outlet from a Kitchen Counter Top or Tiled Wall: Keep Electrical Wiring Accessible, Removing an Outlet by Opening the Wall.



How to Ground a Portable Generator and Make a Power Box


How do I make an extension cord to extend the power from my generator out to a work area? How to Extend the Power of a Portable Generator.



How to Replace Switch Controlled Outlets


How should I Wire Outlets that are Controlled by a Wall Switch? Rewiring a Switch Controlled Outlet.



What to do with Unused Electrical Circuit Wiring


How do I disconnect the electrical wires and leave them in the panel for future use? Disconnecting Unused Electrical Wires, How to Keep Spare Electrical Wiring Safe for Future Use.



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