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Articles about Electrical Wiring

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Installing a Sub Panel for a Detached Building


Do I need to run a ground wire for a 200 amp sub panel that is 200 feet away from the main panel? Grounding a Remote Sub Panel at a Detached Building.



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Wiring a GFCI Outlet with No Ground Wire Video


How to wire GFCI outlet | How is a GFCI outlet wired for a 2-wire circuit that does not have a ground wire? Wiring a GFCI Outlet on a 2-Wire Circuit.



Electrical Wiring Problem with a GFCI Outlet


Home Electrical Problem: 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.



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Running Power from a House to a Shed


How do I run power from my house out to a shed? Guide for Sizing Electrical Wire for a Shed, Conduit Size and the Depth of the Trench, Calculate Line Loss and Voltage Drop, Installing a Ground Rod.



How to Add an Outlet to a Light Switch


Wire a light switch to an outlet | How to Use Switch Wiring for Receptacle Outlets, Light Switch Wiring and Outlet Wiring.



How to Install a Generator Manual Transfer Switch


How to hook up a generator to your house | How to Select the Right Generator Transfer Switch: How to Save Money on a Generator Transfer Switch – These two items actually work hand in hand, and the end result will actually be how large the generator will be and there are a few more options that may be much easier to install and much less costly that a large transfer switch.



Range Circuit Wiring and 3-Wire Outlets


How to wire a range outlet | How to Connect the Wires for a Electric Range Cord, Electric Range Installation with a typical 220 or 240 Volt electric power cord wiring system, You may find yourself with either a 3-wire or 4-wire electric range cord.



Electrical Power Quality


How to Select a Power Conditioning Unit – Constant-voltage transformers which provide voltage regulation, filter noise, and suppress surges to protect connected equipment.



How to Wire More than One Light Switch


See How to Wire a Light Switch | How do I connect the switch wires for one light and connect all white the neutral lines?



Circuit Breaker for a Kitchen Cooktop


How do I connect the electric wiring for a cooktop or stovetop? Wiring a New Cooktop to Replace the Old Cooktop.



Wiring Connections When Replacing a Light Fixture


How do I connect the light fixture wires to my ceiling electrical box wiring? Electrical Wiring Connections for Light Fixture, Best Practices When Replacing Light Fixtures.



Wiring a GFCI Switch and Light


How do I add a switch to a light that is on a GFCI circuit? Ground Fault Protection for a Light Fixture.



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Wire a Generator Transfer Switch Video


See the Basic Wiring Configuration for a Home Generator Transfer Switch: Each Wiring Termination must be correct for the Power Conductors of the Line or Load for the Generator.



Install and Wire a Bathroom Exhaust Fan with Light and Heater


Wiring a Dedicated Circuit for the Exhaust Fan and Heater, Identify the Circuit Power Requirement, Wiring Method for a Combo Exhaust Fan, Cables and Neutral Wire Connections. Electrical Wiring for Bathroom Exhaust Fan Combo Unit and Switches.



Why an Air Conditioner May Cause a Hot Plug


Why does my air conditioner cord and plug get hot? How to Prevent a Hot Cord and Plug for an Air Conditioner.



How to Select and Wire a 120 or 220 Volt Air Conditioner


Which Air Conditioner Costs More to Run, One that Runs on 110volt, or 220volt? Consider Air Conditioner Efficiency and Electrical Consumption which will make a difference with Your Energy Bill.



Electrical Wiring For A Dishwasher


Installing Electrical Wiring for a Dishwasher: Garbage Disposal and Dishwasher Wiring, The Process for Wiring a Dishwasher.



Outdoor GFI Outlet Has a Red Blinking Light


I have an outdoor GFI outlet that has a Red LED Light that is Blinking, what is causing this?



Electrical Circuit Requirements for a Dream House


Electrical Circuit Wiring for a Home: Home Wiring Diagrams room by room with Pictures and electrical code reviews



Removing Light Fixtures When Painting a Room


What to do about Light Fixtures and Electrical Wiring While Painting a Room.



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