Articles about Electrical Wiring
The Cause of an Incorrect Voltage Problem
Why is the Voltage Incorrect at an Electrical Panel and Some Circuits? How to Identify the Cause of an Incorrect Voltage Problem.
Why Kitchen Outlets Stop Working
Why am I having problems with my kitchen sockets or breakers? How to Troubleshooting and Repair a Kitchen Outlet Circuit.
Are You Doing Your Electrical Wiring Project Right?
I am Installing Some Electrical Wiring Myself, Am I Doing it Right? Installing my Home Electrical Circuit Wiring, Planning Electrical Wiring for a Home Project, Electrical Codes and Circuit Requirements.
How Much Will an Electrician Charge to Install a New Circuit
How much would an electrician charge to install circuit wiring? The Basic Cost Involved for Adding Electrical Wiring.
Troubleshooting Outlets and Lights that Do Not Work
Troubleshooting a Problem with Lights and Outlets: Electrical wiring repairs should be made using the right materials for your particular application. Here are a few choices to help you decide what you’ll need.
Outlet Circuit Troubleshooting
How to Identify the Cause when Power is Lost to an Electrical Outlet Circuit: Methods to identify the majority of the home electrical wiring problems and outlet wiring failures.
Electrical Connections for a 240 Volt Dryer Outlet
How to Wire a 3Wire 240 Volt Dryer Outlet: Connections for the X Y W Wire Terminals of a 240 Volt Dryer Receptacle Outlet.
My Post Light has a Damaged Cable, Can I install Low Voltage Lighting
I have a post light with a damaged UF cable. Can I install low voltage lighting to the undamaged end of the UF wire the post light?
Installing 220Volt Wiring for a Solar Power Monitor
Is it code compliant to run two separate 12-2 Romex cables instead of one 12-3 for 220volt?
Wiring a 15amp 125volt Receptacle with Multiwire Configuration
Is it permissible to connect a 15A, 125V duplex receptacle to both phase conductors of a 120 240V, single phase multiwire branch circuit?
How Much Power an Electric Panel Has Left
How can I find out the amount of amperage available in my 200 amp Panel?
Why Does My Hot Tub Stop Working
My Hot Tub is Tripping Off, is the Wire Size Right?
Wiring a Dual Outlet For Under Cabinet Lighting
What is dual outlet for under cabinet lighting. I need a fixture that is in the middle of a string of under cabinet lights.
How to Replace a Thermostat
Why does my new thermostat not work? What to Check When Replacing a Thermostat.
Wiring Hallway Lights and Switches
How to Wire and Control Light Fixtures in a Long Hallway: Circuit Amperage for Long Hallways and Several Light Fixtures, Wiring Switches for Hallway Light Fixtures, Installing Switches or Occupancy Sensors, Setting the Occupancy Sensor Time Delay,
Switch Wiring for a Ceiling Fan and Recessed Lights
How do I wire a ceiling fan from a switch box that controls other fixtures? How to Install Wiring for a Light Switch that controls a Ceiling Fan and Recessed Lights.
How to Replace a Ceiling Fan Motor Speed Switch
What is the Process for Replacing a 3-Speed Switch for an Older Ceiling Fan: The pull chain 3-speed switch for most ceiling fans may be purchased and replaced fairly easily.
Home Generator Automatic Transfer Switch Design
How to Wire a Custom Generator Transfer Switch – This series covers a wide variety of topics all about home generators including sizing, selecting, connecting and safely operating this all important addition to your home.
Electrical Panel Grounding Methods
Can I connect the ground wire to the same slot on the neutral bar and the white neutral wire since the grounding rod wire is already attached?
How to Repair Damaged Electrical Wires
What is the best way to repair damaged electrical wires? Methods for Repairing Damaged Electrical Wires.
