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?

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The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!
The Non-Contact Electrical Tester

This is a testing tool that is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.

The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!
The Plug-In Outlet Tester

This is great to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring, is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect, Very handy and easy to use.

Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!
The Wire Stripper and Wire Cutter

A wire stripping tool used to safely strip electrical wires. This handy tool has multiple uses: The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation. The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.

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Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.