Articles about Electrical Wiring

Adding a Wall Switch for a Ceiling Fan

Can I run a wire from the ceiling fan down to the wall plug? How to Wire a Switch for a Ceiling Fan as Explained with Easy to Understand Wiring Diagrams.

Installing a Ceiling Fan With No Existing Wiring

How can I install a ceiling fan where there is no previous wiring? Can I wire the fan light to the existing switch which currently controls a wall outlet.

Understanding Cable Size for Home Wiring

What wire gauge can be used for outlets and switches? Electrical Wire and Cable Size for Home Electric Wiring.

Why Kitchen Outlets Stop Working

Why did my kitchen outlets stop working? How to Identify the Causes of Lost Power to Your Kitchen Outlets.

Basement Circuits and Electrical Wiring

How do I determine how many circuits to use in a finished basement, excluding the bathroom, kitchen, and bar area? Circuit Planning for Basement Electrical Wiring.

Converting a Light Switch into an Outlet

Can You Make a Light Switch into a Outlet? How to Wire a Light Switch to Become an Outlet.

Wiring an Electric Dryer for a 3-Wire Cord

How should I wire the connectors for a dryer cord? Wiring a Dryer Cord: How the electric dryer is wired and what to do if your cord does not match the plug.

How should I provide GFCI Protection for a Welder

How should I provide GFCI Protection for a Welder Circuit? GFCI Circuit Protection for a Welder Circuit.

Electrical Conduit Types for Underground Projects

What type of electrical conduit should I use for outdoor and underground wiring? Types of Conduits for Underground Electrical Wiring.

Cable Strapping and Wiring Methods

How to Strap Electrical Wire and Cable: As the cable passes through holes in the framing it does not need to be supported, only as the cable runs parallel with the framing will the strapping be required.

Wiring a Kitchen Hood Exhaust Fan

Installing Electrical Circuit Wiring For a Kitchen Exhaust Fan

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.

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Electrical Tips

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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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