Articles about Electrical Wiring
Installing a Track Light and Wall Switch
I want to install Track Lighting on the ceiling, will I need to install a double switch? How to Install a Track Light.
How to Install an Underground Electric Service
I want to run an underground electric service from a breaker box, how should I install the cable for an underground electric service? How to Install an Underground Electrical Service.
Wire Connections for 3-Wire Range Cords
How are the wires connected to an electric range? Wire Connections, 220 and 240 Volt Range Cord.
How to Wire Outlets and Lights for a Room
Can lights and wall outlets be on the same circuit? Planning the Electrical Wiring When Adding a Room, Electrical Wiring for a Bedroom Light and Outlets.
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.
Upgrading Home Electrical Wiring for Safety
How Can I Fix a Voltage Problem in my Electrical Wiring? Don’t Take a Chance With Old Home Electrical Wiring, How to Update Old Home Wiring To Current NEC Codes.
Wiring Connections When Replacing an Oven
How do I connect the bare copper wire from the wall to the oven wires? How to Identify the Oven Wires when Replacing an Oven: Connecting the Electric Wires for an Oven.
Electrical Wire Size for a 240 Volt Dryer
Can you use 12 gauge wire for a new electric dryer? Circuit Wire Size for an Electric Clothes Dryer: 220 Volt Dryer, 3-wire or 4-wire receptacle outlet.
Moving a Receptacle Outlet
How are the wires spliced when moving a wall outlet? How to Wire and Relocate an Outlet.
Grounding Electrical Outlets in a Garage
How should I ground an outlet to a box? How to Ground Electrical Outlets: Grounding the box and the outlet using a method that works with your wiring and box space.
Mary asks How Should I Upgrade My Electrical Wiring
How should I upgrade the electrical wiring and replace the fuses with circuit breakers? How to Upgrade Old Electrical Wiring and Fuses.
Rewiring a Wall Switch for a Light Fixture
How can I connect a switch to one light and two receptacles? How to Rewire a Light Switch that Controls a Wall Outlet.
Does Your Electrical Panel Need Upgrading
I want to add a breaker to my panel to wire my basement, but my main electrical service breaker box does not have a main breaker, what can I do? How to Upgrade an Electrical Panel to Ensure a Safer Electrical System.
How to Replace a Light Socket for a Light Fixture
How can I repair a broken light socket? Replacing a Socket in a Light Fixture, A Step by Step Process for Replacing a Light Socket.
Wiring for GFCI Outlets
How can I wire a GFCI Outlet with no ground wire? Installing a GFCI Receptacle Where a Ground is Not Available.
Outdoor Wiring for a GFCI Outlet
How to Install Electrical Wiring for a GFCI Outlet in an Outdoor Location: The Most Common Method for Installing Electrical Cable and Wiring for Outdoor GFCI Outlets.
