Articles about Electrical Wiring
Installing MC Cable for Home Wiring
How to Install MC Cable for Electrical Circuit Wiring: MC cable is required to be installed in some locations for home electrical wiring and is often used when wiring outlets and lighting circuits. The installation of MC Cable must be according to applicable codes including the following guidelines.
Electrical Connections When Replacing an Old Hot Tub
How to Wire a New Hot Tub with the Old Hot Tub Wires: I am replacing an old 4-wire hot tub with a new 3-wire hot tub.
Replace Bad Rocker Style Light Switches
How to Replace Rocker Style Light Switches
Adding a Remote Control Module to a Ceiling Fan
How to Wire a Remote Control for a Ceiling Fan – A remote control module may be installed for a ceiling fan that has three way switches. Easy wiring diagrams and installation guide.
Installing UF Electrical Cable
Can UF Cable electrical wire be installed into an electrical conduit? How to Install UF Underground Feeder Cable for Electrical Wiring.
How do I install a wire from my electrical panel for light switches?
Install Electrical Wiring for Light Switches – Resources with Fully Explained Light Switch Wiring Diagrams and Pictures assist your Home Electrical Projects
Recessed Spot Lights That Cause a Drafty Room
How to Install Recessed lighting – This air tight design prevents air passing from the room into the attic space where the light fixture is installed. If existing fixtures are not the air tight type then an approved enclosure may be built around the fixture to prevent this occurrence.
Wiring a Wall Switch to a Light
How to Add Electrical Wiring for a Wall Switch for a Light Fixture
Light Switch Grounding and Position
How to Locate the Ground Screw and Positioning The Switch – The ground wire must be attached to the ground screw on the light switch. The ground screw location may be different with different brand switches.
How to Install Wiring for a Ceiling Light Fixture
Electrical Wiring Diagrams for Installing a Ceiling light in a Living Room. A ceiling box should be installed and the converted cable from the wall receptacle can be installed up to the new ceiling light fixture.
Switching a Bathroom Fan and Light Separately
How to Wire Your Bathroom so the Lights and Fan are on Separate Switches – The key factor is to understand where the power source enters the circuit – The power source will either enter at the switch box or up at the light fixture or the exhaust fan.
Identifying the Cause of Improper Voltage Readings
How to Identify the Cause of Wrong Voltage Readings: I installed a new breaker panel in an old house that had fuses. I rewired whole house, everything works great, replaced 10-2 wire to the barn with 3 – 1 AWG wires.
How To Install Three Way Dimmer Switches
Installing a Dimmer Switch: How to Install and Wire Dimmer Switches for Your Light Fixtures.
Installing Tamper Resistant Receptacle Outlets
How to Wire a Garage Light Fixture and Switch: As a good practice it wold be best to install tamper resistant receptacle outlets where ever they may be i the presence of infants. Check with your local building department and inquire about the local ruling.
Generator Receptacle Configurations
Wiring a Generator Receptacle: Generator Hookup and Receptacle Configurations, Wiring a Neutral Wire for a Generator.
Where Can I Find 14Gauge Glass Wrapped Wiring?
Ken in Tallahassee Florida is looking for 14gauge glass wrapped wiring. Can you help him?
GFCI Receptacle for Hydro Massage Jetted Tub
Does a hydro massage tub require GFCI protection with reset and test buttons? How to Make Sure You Have GFCI Electrical Circuit Protection for a Jacuzzi Tub.
Where to Install a Ground Rod
Can I install a cooper grounding rod inside a basement instead of outside of the house by the electrical panel? How to Install a Ground Rod for an Electrical Service.
Replacing an HVAC Ignition Control
Do I need to replace the transformer with a 30VA?
Fluorescent Light Fixtures with Hot Socket Wires
Why do fluorescent light socket wires getting hot? Why Fluorescent Light Fixtures may have Hot Socket Wires.