Articles about Electrical Wiring
Electrical Wiring Methods in a Modular Home
I have a new home and I have several electrical questions about electric wiring codes which these issues may violate: Electrical Wiring Methods and Procedures Reviewed.
Adding a Wall Switch for a Ceiling Fan
Can I run a wire from the ceiling fan down to the wall plug? How to Wire a Switch for a Ceiling Fan as Explained with Easy to Understand Wiring Diagrams.
Installing a Ceiling Fan With No Existing Wiring
How can I install a ceiling fan where there is no previous wiring? Can I wire the fan light to the existing switch which currently controls a wall outlet.
Understanding Cable Size for Home Wiring
What wire gauge can be used for outlets and switches? Electrical Wire and Cable Size for Home Electric Wiring.
Why Kitchen Outlets Stop Working
Why did my kitchen outlets stop working? How to Identify the Causes of Lost Power to Your Kitchen Outlets.
Generator and Transfer Switch Sizing
Can I plug a 15000 watt portable generator to a 12500 watt transfer switch with out causing an damage? How to Size a Generator Transfer Switch and Electrical Wiring.
Basement Circuits and Electrical Wiring
How do I determine how many circuits to use in a finished basement, excluding the bathroom, kitchen, and bar area? Circuit Planning for Basement Electrical Wiring.
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.
Converting a Light Switch into an Outlet
Can You Make a Light Switch into a Outlet? How to Wire a Light Switch to Become an Outlet.
Wiring Connections When Replacing a Light Fixture
How do I connect the light fixture wires to my ceiling electrical box wiring? Electrical Wiring Connections for Light Fixture, Best Practices When Replacing Light Fixtures.
Install Under Cabinet Kitchen Outlets
Can I install receptacles in a plug strip under the upper cabinets in a kitchen? This electrical wiring project is about Installing New Outlets in a Kitchen.
The Cause of an Incorrect Voltage Problem
Why is the Voltage Incorrect at an Electrical Panel and Some Circuits? How to Identify the Cause of an Incorrect Voltage Problem.
Control Switch Wiring for a In-Line Exhaust Fan
How is a switch wired for an Bathroom Exhaust Fan? How to Wire a Switch for an Inline Exhaust Fan.
Wiring an Electric Dryer for a 3-Wire Cord
How should I wire the connectors for a dryer cord? Wiring a Dryer Cord: How the electric dryer is wired and what to do if your cord does not match the plug.
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.
How to Wire into an Existing Light Switch
How Can I Wire into an Existing Switch that Controls an Outlet? The Most Common Problems when Wiring Light Switches and How to Fix Them, Wiring Switches with White Wires.
