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Electrical Wiring for Switched Wall Sockets

How to Wire a Wall Switched Outlets: Basic Wiring Configuration for Half Hot Outlets, Wiring Outlets to be Controlled by a Switch and Wiring Outlets to Not be Controlled by a Switch.

What is the Best Way to Become an Electrical Apprentice?

How to Become an Electrical Apprentice: The Electrical Industry is a wonderful place to be – everybody needs it on a daily basis.

Home Electrical Wiring Corrections

How to Make Electrical Wiring Connections with the help of Home Electrical Wiring Diagrams

How to Install a Plug Strip for Desk or Workbench Outlets

Installing an Outlet Plug Strip: Plug strips are a great solution when several outlets are required for a desk or workbench.

How to Convert 120volt to 220volt

Converting 120 volt to 220 volt for Specific Equipment: Can I convert 120volt to 220volt for a CNC Router requiring 220v 1Ph 20amp?

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.

Installing a Dimmer Switch for a Track Light

Do I need an expensive electronic low voltage dimmer for my track lighting? Considerations When Installing a Dimmer Switch for a Track Light Fixture. Resources for how to wire a dimmer switch.

Wire Connections and Adding Outlets

How are the wires connected when adding new outlets? How to Add Outlets and Make the Right Connection.

How to Install New Wiring

How to install electric wire for a outlet?

Electric Wiring for a Bathroom Light Fixture

Are the wires connected to my bathroom light fixture illegal? How to Install Bathroom Electrical Wiring.

How Can I Find the Amps of my Electrical Panel

Is there a way by looking at the electrical meter to tell how many amps my electrical panel has?

Adding a New Circuit to the Main Panel for a Garage Panel

I have the electrical main coming into an exterior panel, and being back-fed into a 125 AMP breaker. This then flows through the panel itself and into a sub-panel just inside the building.

How to Wire a Switch for a Light Fixture

In an existing ceiling box there is power coming in for a light and power going out to another room. Wiring a Switch From an Existing Ceiling Box.

How to Wire a Disconnect Switch for a Tankless Water Heater

I installed a tankless water heater. I put a non-fuseable disconnect between it and the breaker box. How do I wire a 60amp Siemens disconnect switch for a Tankless Water Heater?

How to Wire a New Garage Project

Wiring a New Garage and Planning the Circuits : This contains all the basic electrical circuit requirements for the proposed garage…

Types of Electrical Cable for Outlet Wiring

How to Select the Right Electrical Cable for Wiring Outlets

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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.