Articles about Electrical Wiring
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.
How I Repair a Bathroom Light Fixture that Shorted Out
How can I fix a light fixture that shorted out and will not come on? Guide for Repairing a Bathroom Light Fixture Problem.
Garbage Disposal Electrical Wiring Diagram
How to Wire a Switch and Outlet for a Garbage Disposal: Disposal wiring diagrams with pictures for wiring the outlet.
About Light Fixtures and No Ground Wire
How can I wire switches and light fixtures when there is no ground wire? How to Install a Light Fixture without a Ground Wire.
Generator and Transfer Switch Sizing
Can I plug a 15000 watt portable generator to a 12500 watt transfer switch with out causing an damage? How to Size a Generator Transfer Switch and Electrical Wiring.
Home Electrical Wiring Safety
Electrical Wiring Tips and Safety Advice about Home Electrical Wiring Projects and Electrical Repairs – All Home Electrical Wiring projects should be planned out to avoid mistakes which is outlined in this guide and throughout this website.
Electrical Crackling Noise from Surge Protector
Troubleshooting a Surge Protector and Electrical Crackling Noise: How can I locate the source of an electrical crackle noise?
Adding Electric Wiring to a Garage
Electrical Question: I need a 50amp, 30amp, and 20amp circuit in my garage. Do I need more than one conduit for the electrical wires?
How to Correct 3-Way Switch Wiring
How are lights wired for three way switches? Electric Wire Configuration for 3-Way Switches.
How to Identify the Cause of Lost Power
Why have I lost power to my lights and outlets? How to Identify the Cause of Lost Electrical Power, Common Problems that Cause a Tripped Circuit Breaker or Lost Power.
Wiring Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Switches
The Pull Chain Switch on my Ceiling Fan Does Not Work, How Can I Fix It? Installing a Pull Chain Switch, Troubleshooting a Problem with a Pull Chain Switch.
How to Remove a Light Fixture and add a Ceiling Fan
Electrical Wiring for a Ceiling Fan: You may want to consider installing a remote control unit, which would prevent having to add any additional wiring, but still provide separate control capabilities.
Problem with Outlets in a Bathroom
All bathroom plugs do not work. Light’s working and only Two GFI plugs in or out of the house and they both work.
Locating Power for New Switch Wiring
How to Locate a Power Source for a New Light Switch: Why an Existing Light Switch Might Not Work as a Power Source.
Electrical Wiring for Generator Connections
Why you should never connect a generator in such a way as to back-feed your electrical system. This is extremely dangerous not only to your home but also the electrical utility crews who may be working on downed electrical wires.
How Bad Advice Can Burn Your House Down
How to Wire an Electric Kiln and How NOT to Wire an Electric Kiln.
Wiring a Kitchen Ceiling Light Fixture
I bought a new ceiling light fixture for the kitchen and I need help wiring with the wiring: Wire a Light Fixture and Wall Switch.
Replace a Light Switch with a Programmable Switch
We are trying to replace our front porch light switch with a Honeywell programmable wall switch, model RPLS540A. We have a ground wire attached to the current light switch with a screw.
