Articles about Electrical Wiring
Grounding an Electrical Panel
How to Ground a Electric Circuit Breaker Panel: Grounding Requirements for Electric Panels, National Electrical Code, NEC Article 250, Grounding a Main Panel, Grounding a Sub-Panel, Electrical Grounding Methods.
Bathroom Exhaust Fan and Light Electrical Wiring
How to Wire a Switch for Bath Exhaust Fan and Light: I have a new bathroom exhaust fan heater light to install in place of an old one and wire the switches.
Zinsco Magnetrip Breakers and Electrical Panels
Should I replace my Zinsco Electric Service Panel? Zinsco Magnetrip Panels and Circuit Breaker Problems.
How to Wire a Hot Tub
Installing Hot Tub Wiring and the Disconnect Panel: Detailed Example of Installing the Electrical Wiring for a Hot Tub and GFCI Circuit.
How to Install Electrical Wiring for a Garbage Disposal
Garbage Waste Disposal Circuit Wiring: Electrical Connections for a Garbage Disposal, Disposal Switch, Dishwasher Disposal Wiring in Older Homes.
How to Identify Old Home Wiring Problems
How to Work with Old Electrical Wiring: Repairing Old Electrical Wiring, Old Electrical Wiring Problems.
Install a Time Switch for an Exhaust Fan
Installing a Bathroom Exhaust Fan Control Switch or Occupancy Sensor: Selecting and Wiring a Auto On or Auto Off Exhaust Fan Switch.
Wiring a Combo Plug and Switch
How to Wire a Combo Plug and Light Switch: Instructions for Wiring a Combo Outlet and Light Switch.
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
Convert AC Power for a DC Inverter
Configuring Power for a 220 to 120 Converter for a DC Inverter System: If I use the converter, is 27 amps within the tolerance levels for using a 10 amp power tool, that needs 30 amps on start up.
Convert a 3 Phase Motor to Single Phase
3 Phase Motor Conversion Options: Single Phase Rotary Phase Converter, Electric Motors and VFD Variable Frequency Drives.
Upgrading Home Electrical Wiring
How to Upgrade Knob and Tube Electrical Wiring: Installing New Electrical Wiring in an Older Home.
Testing a Light Switch
How can I use a voltage tester to check a light switch? The Most Common Methods for Testing a Light Switch, Testing a Switch with a Continuity Tester, Testing a Switch with a Voltage Tester.
Replacing Outlets and Light Switches
How to Connect Electrical Wiring Problems When Replacing Outlets and Switches, Working with Existing Wiring of Outlets and Switches. I replaced light switches and outlets in my home and now some things do not have power and do not work.
Wire a Double Switch or Triple Switch
Wiring Guide for Wiring Two or Three Switches. I want to add another switch or two at one location but I need help with the wiring.
Wire a New Dishwasher
Wiring Connections for a New Dishwasher: How do I connect the electric wires for my new dishwasher?
Fix Tripping AFCI Breakers
What would cause a 15 amp AFCI breaker to trip immediately when it is reset and turned on? The Most Common Problems with AFCI Circuits and How to Fix Them.
Wire a Tanning Bed Circuit
What is the correct way to wire an Electric Circuit for a Tanning Bed? Here is an Example of Installing an Electrical Circuit for a Tanning Bed.
Plan for a Sub-Panel and the Type of Installation
Planning for an Electric Sub Panel. Can I branch out to another small panel board from the main panel board to separate some appliance circuits?
Fix a Microwave Oven that is Tripping a GFCI Outlet
The microwave will work on a regular outlet, just not a GFCI. Does the outlet in a cupboard have to be GFCI?
