Articles about Electrical Wiring
How to Update Basement Electrical Wiring
How to update the wiring in a home where the main panel is in the basement with a couple of fuse boxes and replacing this with a circuit breaker box. I am Updating a Basement Electric Panel and Circuit Wiring.
How to Fix LED Light and Dimmer Switch Problems
Common Problems with Dimmer Switches and LED Light Bulbs. I replaced my 100 watt incandescent flood bulbs with 9 watt LED lights now they do not work.
How to Plan for a Subpanel and the Type of Installation
Planning for an Electric Sub Panel. Can I branch out to another small panel board from the main panel board to separate some appliance circuits?
How to Add an Outlet to a Light Switch
How to Use Switch Wiring for Receptacle Outlets, Light Switch Wiring and Outlet Wiring.
How to add an Outlet to a Switch
Considerations when Adding an Outlet to a Switch. Can a receptacle outlet be added where a light switch is located?
Understanding Sub-Panels and Neutral Wires
Is it true that an uninsulated neutral is not allowed to be used with the power feed cable for a sub-panel? Electrical Panels with Neutral Wires and Ground Wires.
Installing and Testing Dusk to Dawn Light Fixtures
I just installed a 150w dusk to dawn light fixture and it wont light up: How to Install the Electrical Wiring for a Dawn Outdoor Light Fixture.
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.
Wiring a Clothes Dryer
How to Wire a Dryer Cord and Plug: Find out how it s it possible to rewire most dryers so that it can use a 3 wire plug.
When Storms Cause Electrical Problems
What Can I Do to get the Power Back On After a Storm? Storm Damaged Home Electrical Systems, Water and Flood Damaged Electrical Wiring.
How to Prepare an Electrical Panel for a Generator
If I install that interlock transfer switch kit to my main breaker do I need to do the whole Sub Panel install?
Connecting an EV Charger in a Detached Garage
Can I plug my EV Car Charger cord into an apartment garage using an extension cord?
How to Install Electrical Wiring for a Garbage Disposal
Garbage Waste Disposal Circuit Wiring: Electrical Connections for a Garbage Disposal, Disposal Switch, Dishwasher Disposal Wiring in Older Homes.
How To Restore Lost Power In A Garage
How to Fix Lost Power Problem in the Garage. Electrical Question: I shorted out a receptacle in the garage and now the electricity does not work, how can I fix this?
Why Do I Have Lower Voltage Readings?
How to Identify the Cause of a Low Voltage Condition of an Outlet. Why is there only 48volts between the neutral and ground on an electric outlet?
The Causes of Lost Power to Outlets
Troubleshooting the Problem of Lost Power to Outlets, How to Locate and Repair Lost Power to Electric Outlets. I have no power in half my outlets, what could be the problem?