Articles about Electrical Wiring
Electrical Code for Wire Type and Size
How to Know What Wire Size and Type to use for Home Electrical Wiring – Continuing the circuit with the same wire size and type is essential to maintain the integrity of the circuit.
Testing Electric Light Switches
Can a Light Switch Leak Voltage? Light Switch Circuit, Voltage Tester Readings and Explanations.
Why Lights Dim When the Central AC Unit Starts
Why do my lights dim when my central AC Unit comes on? Evaluating an Older Home Electrical System.
Installing a Dimmer Switch for Existing Fixtures
How do I Replace a Switch with a Dimmer Switch for my Light Fixtures? Dimmer Switch Wiring Connections for Light Fixtures.
Why is There No Power to the Light Switch?
Why is there is No Power to the ceiling fan Light Switch? How to Identify the Wiring for a the Light Switch.
Will a Laundry Unit Work with the Outlet in Our Apartment?
We are going to purchase a laundry center. The circuit we will be using is 15amp, will this work in our apartment?
Controlling Outside Lights with Motion Detector Sensors
How to Control Outside Lights with a Motion Detector: Wiring a Motion Detector to Control Lights, Wireless Method for Controlling Outdoor Lighting.
How to Wire a Dryer Outlet
I had a problem with my dryer outlet so I rewired it and now the dryer does not work, how can I fix my dryer? Electric Dryer Outlet Problems and How to Fix Them, Problems with Dryer Outlet Wiring, Electric Dryer Circuit Wiring.
Fix a Dusk to Dawn Light Fixture
How to Repair a Dusk to Dawn Light or Motion Detector Light Fixture: The Security Light Fixture TEST Setting Functions, Replacing a Motion Detector Head on a Dusk to Dawn Fixture, Testing a Photo Cell.
What To Do With The Ground Wire
Grounding Wall Outlets and Light Switches: What to do When there is Nothing to Attach the Ground Wire to, Grounding Wall Outlets and Light Switches, Ground Wires and Ungrounded Fixtures and Boxes, Bonding the Ground Wire.
Wire a 220 Volt Electric Furnace
How Do I Wire an Electric Furnace? Wiring Connections for 220 Volt Electric Heater and How to Connect the Electrical Circuit Wiring for a Furnace.
Ask The Electrician – Electrical Projects Database
Troubleshooting and Repairing Electrical Wiring Problems: Licensed Electrician shares the Methods of Electrical Wiring that are used to solve the majority of home electrical wiring problems, and shows how home wiring projects are performed.
Install an Outdoor Electrical Outlet
Install Wiring for an Outdoor Receptacle Outlet: What is the best way to install a 110volt outlet outdoors? The Methods for Installing an Outdoor Outlet.
Wire a Mini Split System
What type of wire should I use to install a mini split system?
Fix a Tripping GFCI Outlet for a Freezer or Refrigerator
My freezer lost power, so do I have a bad GFCI receptacle? Problems with GFCI Outlets for Freezers and How to Fix Them.
Running Power from a House to a Shed
How do I go about running 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.
Adding Circuits and Upgrading Home Electrical Wiring
Do I need to Install New Circuits and Rewire my Light Fixtures? How to Plan and Upgrade Home Electrical Circuits.
Grounding Electric Outlets
I have outlets that are not grounded, what should I do? How to Ground Outlets and GFI Receptacles.
Electrical Wiring for Two GFCI Outlets
How to Wire Two GFI Outlets: GFCI Outlets and Circuit Breakers, Bathroom GFCI Outlet, GFCI Outlet Circuit for a Bathroom, GFCI Wiring Diagrams.
Do I Need a Special Circuit for my Air Conditioner
Do I Need a New Circuit for an Air Conditioner? Air Conditioner Electrical Circuit Requirements, Replacing an Older Air Conditioner, Converting an Existing Circuit.
