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Articles about Electrical Wiring

How to Upgrade an Electrical Panel for an Older Home


Installing a New Electrical Service Panel: Upgrading a Fuse Box or Upgrading a Home Electrical Panel. One of the most important renovations or upgrades for an older home would be to replace the main electrical service panel. Depending on the size of the home the new electrical panel will be at least 125 amps.



Why You Should NEVER Up-Size an Electrical Circuit Breaker or Fuse


The Dangers of Up Sizing Electrical Circuit Breaker, Electrical Question: Can I increase the amp rating on a breaker to fix a tripping breaker problem?



My Breaker Keeps Tripping as Soon as it is Reset


My breaker keeps tripping as soon as it is reset, and my home just had new siding and door frames installed.



Circuit Breaker Wiring Problems


How to Identify a Possible Electrical Circuit Wiring Problem: I have power coming back on the hot black wire going to a circuit breaker with the wire removed from the breaker.



Wiring a Wemo Light Switch on a 3-way switch


I’m installing a Wemo 3way WiFi Switch replacing an existing 3-way switch.



Cord Size for an Electric Log Splitter


What size extension cord should I use for an electric log splitter?



Installing 220Volt for a Range and Dryer in a Basement


I am installing new 220volty lines for a range and dryer running through an exposed Basement ceiling. Does the wire need to be in conduit?



How to Wire a JVR Digital Time Switch


How can I wire a JVR Digital Time Switch? Wiring a Circuit for a JVR TL34 Digital Time Switch.



Are GFCI Outlets Required in the Bedroom


I’m having a home remodel done. The electrician is telling me that it is NEC code now that GFCI outlets have to be installed in bedrooms?



How to Install and Wire a Baseboard Heater


How to Wire a Baseboard Heater: Wiring Connections for a Baseboard Heater Thermostat, Thermostat Mounted on the Wall Heater Unit, Remote Thermostats or Wall Mounted Thermostats.



Baseboard Heater Electric Circuit


What Size Circuit Does a Baseboard Heater Need to Have? Electrical Circuit Requirements for a Baseboard Heater.



Electrical Circuit Requirements for Kitchen Ovens


I am installing an oven that is 240 volt, what type of dedicated circuit do I need? How to Wire a 240 Volt Oven Circuit: Kitchen Oven Electrical Wiring and Circuit Requirements.



How Do I Connect The Wires For An Oven?


Where Do the Electrical Circuit Wires Connect for my New Oven? Electrical Wiring for an Electric Oven.



How to Wire a LED Conversion Bypass Light


I am installing a Ballast Bypass T8 LED Light, How should I change the light fixture wiring for a LED Bypass Conversion lamp?



How to Fix a Sign Light Fixture


What can be wrong with a sign light fixture? How to Fix a Fluorescent Light in a Sign Fixture.



Tanning Bed 220 Volt Electrical Wiring


How do I wire a tanning bed for use on a dedicated 20 amp breaker? Installing an Electrical Circuit for an Indoor Tanning Bed.



How to Repair Landscape Lighting


How can I fix my low voltage outside landscape lights? How to Inspect and Repair Landscape Lighting.



How to Connect Light Fixture Wiring


How should I connect the wires from the light fixture to the other wires? The Key to Wiring Connections when Installing Light Fixtures.



How to Repair Telephone Wiring Connections


I replaced my phone jack and now I do not have a dial tone: How to Fix Your Telephone Jack Problem, The Most Common Problems with Telephone Jacks and How to Fix Them.



Making Pigtails for Ground Wire Connections


How to Splice Ground Wires for Making Connections: Splicing Electrical Wires – This page shows a series of photos that demonstrate how to use a crimp sleeve for making pigtails to be used for grounding.



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