Articles about Electrical Wiring
How to Prevent Generator Overload and a Tripped Circuit
How can I set up a small generator to keep my essential items powered up? How to Identify Home Circuits and Prioritize the Run Time.
How to Solve Light Fixture and Switch Wiring Problems
How do I fix a problem with a light that I am trying to install? Wiring Connections for Light Fixtures and Switches.
Installing a Washer Dryer Unit with an Existing Dryer Plug
Will my 240volt 3 prong outlet work with a new dryer with a 250volt with a 4 prong cord? How to Connect 3 Prong and 4 Prong Plugs for a Washer Dryer Combo.
Wiring a Switched Outlet Combo
How Can I Replace an Wall Outlet with a Switched and Outlet Combo? Wiring a Combo Switch and Outlet.
Install a Switched Outlet to Control a Lamp
I wired a switched outlet for a lamp and the fixture smoked, what did I do wrong? Identify the Electrical Circuit Before Wiring, Switched Outlet Wiring Diagram.
Add a GFCI Outlet Circuit to a Bathroom
How should a GFCI Outlet circuit be installed for an existing bathroom? Can I do this or do I need to re-wire all the fixtures with 12-2 wire?
Electrical Wiring for a Workshop Panel
Workshop Electrical Wiring Project: Planning the Electrical Panel for a Workshop, Workshop Electrical Circuit Wiring.
Wiring a Bathroom Exhaust Fan and Switch
Do I need a neutral wire between switch boxes for the circuit wiring? How to Install a Bathroom Exhaust Fan and Electrical Wiring for Switches.
Electrical Wiring Problem with a GFCI Outlet
I went to plug my extension cord into the ground fault and it tripped and could not be reset. I stretched the cord into the living room and plugged it into a receptacle which I could smell wires burning.
How to Connect Light Fixture Wiring
How should I connect the wires from the light fixture to the other wires? The Key to Wiring Connections when Installing Light Fixtures.
How to Wire a Vacuum System for Workshop Tools
How to Wire an Automatic Vacuum Control for Shop Tools: Power Tools and a Shop Vac or a House Vacuum System, Automating a Whole House Vacuum System for Shop Tools
How to Wire a Range Hood Exhaust Fan
Installing Wiring for a Range Hood Exhaust Fan: Wiring from an Existing Power Source or Outlet, I am wiring a hood exhaust fan over the kitchen range cook top.
How to Fix a Overloaded Circuit Breaker Problem
If too many things being used at the same time one of the breakers trips off. Can I change the breaker to a higher amperage, will this resolve my problem?
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.
Is Your Bathroom GFCI Outlet a Problem
Signs that a Bathroom GFCI Outlet May Need to be Replaced:I flipped the breaker switch and repeated. Is there anything I can do?
How to Test Electrical Circuits for a Home Generator
Home Generator Circuits Explained – Electrical load testing for home generator circuits can produce some puzzling results, especially when measuring incandescent lighting loads and other 120 volt circuit loads.
