Articles about Electrical Wiring
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.
Installing LED Under Cabinet Puck Lights
How should I install an outlet for under cabinet LED lights? Installing an Outlet for Under Cabinet LED Lights.
Replace MR16 Bulbs with MR16 LED Bulbs in a Track Light
I am looking to buy MR16 LED bulbs to replace the existing halogen MR16 in some track lighting. However, I noticed the existing halogen (6) bulbs are 24 volt, not the typical 12 volt.
How Many Wires in a Receptacle Outlet Box
How to Install Wiring into an Outlet Box: Box Fill Calculation for Electrical Outlet Box. Guide for Installing electrical wires into an outlet box.
Electrical Junction Boxes for Home Wiring
Can I use a Plastic Nail Box in the attic as a junction box as long as I put a cover on it to conceal the wires.? Selecting The Right Junction Box for Home Electrical Wiring Projects, Types of Junction Boxes for Home Electrical Wiring.
How to Test Electrical Circuits for a Home Generator
Home Generator Circuits Explained – Electrical load testing for home generator circuits can produce some puzzling results, especially when measuring incandescent lighting loads and other 120 volt circuit loads.
Generator Automatic Transfer Switch is Crackling Sizzling and Arcing
Why does my automatic transfer switch makes a Loud ‘pop’ and there was also a visible flash?
How to Fix an Outlet that has a Yellow Light and is Not Working
We have an outlet that has a yellow light and the outlet is not working.
Splicing Electrical Wires Safely
How to Splice Electrical Wires: Electrical Wire Types and Approved Splicing Practices, Electrical Wire Size, Solid and Stranded Wire, Tin Coated Copper Wire
Bathroom Heater Electrical Wiring
How to Wire an In Wall Electric Heater – Typical Electrical Circuit Requirements for an In Wall Electric Heater, A dedicated circuit, typically 20 amps, 240 volts, verify the amperage with the size of the specific heater and the installation manual.
How to Identify Flat Cord Wires
Where do the wires connect with a flat electric cord? Guide to Electrical Cord Wiring Connections, Wiring Flat Cords for Light Fixtures, a Dishwasher, and Disposal.
How to Replace a Dimmer Switch With a Single Switch
I want to replace a dimmer switch with a single throw switch. The dimmer switch has a black and white wire and a ground wire.
Wiring for a Ceiling Fan Dimmer and Control Switch
How is a Dimmer and Fan Control Switch wired for my Ceiling Fan?
Heat Pump Problems and Electrical Power
How to Troubleshoot Heat Pump Problems: My heat pump isn’t working right, is there a problem with the home electrical service or local utility transformer and the heat pump circuit breaker?
Causes of Electrical Power Problems
I lost power to part of my house, what could be the problem? Common Causes of Lost Power or No Circuit Power, How to Troubleshoot the Cause of Home Electrical Circuit Problems.
Installing Electrical Power to a Garage
How should I Wire a GFCI Circuit Breaker for my garage electric panel? Garage Electrical Wiring, How to Wire a GFCI Circuit Breaker.