Articles about Electrical Wiring
How To Add an Electrical Outlet
I would like to add an electric outlet, how is this done? How to Install Electrical Wiring for an Outlet, Guide to Wiring When Adding an Electric Outlet, Locating a Power Source for an Outlet.
Installing Bathroom Recessed Lighting
How to Install Recessed Light Fixtures in a Bathroom Location: Which recessed light fixtures should I buy for a bathroom?
Installing a Electric Water Heater Circuit
How to Wire an Electric Water Heater Circuit: We are installing the wiring for an electric water heater circuit and we need to make sure we are using the right wire size.
What To Do If Electrical Wiring Is Damaged
What should I do about Damaged Electrical Wiring in my Home? Repairing Damaged Electrical Wiring, Electrical Troubleshooting and Repairing a Damaged Electric Circuit.
How to Install an Outdoor Electrical Outlet
Install Wiring for an Outdoor Outlet: What is the best way to install a 110volt outlet outdoors? The Methods for Installing an Outdoor Outlet.
Upgrading Home Wiring and Planning Electrical Circuits
How do I figure out what to put on what circuits? How to Plan Circuits when Rewiring a Home, Upgrading Home Electrical Wiring and Planning the Circuits.
Neutral and Ground Wires in a Sub Panel
How to Configure the Neutral and Ground Wires in a Sub Panel – In a sub-panel the Neutral Wires must be separated from the Ground Wires and may not be terminated on the same buss, regardless if the ground wire is insulated or not.
Kitchen Island Electrical Outlet Wiring
Electrical Code Requirements for Kitchen Island Electrical Outlets
Installing a Dimmer Switch for Existing Fixtures
How do I Replace a Switch with a Dimmer Switch for my Light Fixtures? Dimmer Switch Wiring Connections for Light Fixtures.
Wiring Outlets for a Basement
How to Install Basement Outlet Electrical Wiring: Common Methods for Wiring Basement Outlets, Basement Electrical Wiring with Code Requirements for most new or remodel projects.
How Many Electrical Wires In a Junction Box
How to Wire a Junction Box: Selecting a Junction Box for Electrical Wiring, The Basics of Electrical Junction Boxes, The number of wires that are allowed in a Junction Box.
Wiring a NEMA 14-30P Cord for a Electric Dryer
How to Wire an Electric Dryer Cord: Electrical Circuit Requirements for an Electric Dryer. Understanding the circuit and outlet wiring for a dryer.
How to Install Generator Power for Your Home
How to Connect a Generator Transfer Switch to the Home Panel: Connecting the Generator to the Home.
Electrical Conduit Installation
What is the best way to install underground electrical PVC conduit? Can I use schedule 40 PVC conduit coming from underground, exposed for 4 feet outside the wall, then up the wall.
Adding Circuits and Upgrading Home Electrical Wiring
Do I need to Install New Circuits and Rewire my Light Fixtures? How to Plan and Upgrade Home Electrical Circuits.
Electrical Junction Box Access
Installing Electrical Wiring and Junction Boxes – Electrical Code for How Many Wires in Junction Boxes – There is always the possibility that electrical wiring connections or splices could become faulty so the required access is necessary perform inspections an repairs as needed.