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Articles about Electrical Wiring

How to Trace Wires with Electrical Testers


How can I Trace Wires Inside a Wall to find out where the power is coming from? How to Test Outlet Wiring using Non Contact Voltage Testers, Testing for Broken Wires.



How Can I Have a Light Switch that Has a Light In the Switch?


I have a ceiling light in my bathroom with two 3way switches. I want to add some sort of a light Or lighted switch that would be on when the bathroom light is on, how can I wire this?



Ceiling Fan Works but Not the Light


I wired my ceiling fan and light. The fan will come on but the light will not. How can I fix this?



How to Fix a Overloaded Circuit Breaker Problem


If too many things being used at the same time one of the breakers trips off. Can I change the breaker to a higher amperage, will this resolve my problem?



Control Switch Wiring for a In-Line Exhaust Fan


How is a switch wired for an Bathroom Exhaust Fan? How to Wire a Switch for an Inline Exhaust Fan.



Wiring Connections for a Tankless Water Heater


How do I make the wiring connections to my tankless water heater?



Is Your Bathroom GFCI Outlet a Problem


Signs that a Bathroom GFCI Outlet May Need to be Replaced:I flipped the breaker switch and repeated. Is there anything I can do?



I Need to Run Wire from my Panel to a New Range


What gauge wire should I use and what type of breaker do I need to install for a range? How to Run the Circuit Wiring for a Range.



How to Replace an Outlet with a GFCI


I’m trying to replace a kitchen outlet for a GFCI one. How do i hook up the new GFCI outlet?



Do I Have to Run New Wire for my Dryer?


I am buying a new GE dryer for a 30 yr old home that has the typical 10-3 wiring. The manufacturer says it needs to be a 4-wire outlet.



How to Convert a Circuit to be Used for a Sub-Panel


Can I use a 220 volt cable to power a sub-panel? How to Convert a 220 Volt Circuit Cable for a Sub-Panel.



What Size Main Disconnect Breaker in a Sub Panel


Can I use a 100amp main breaker in a 50amp sub panel? Options for a Main Disconnect Breaker in a Sub Panel.



Is it Safe to Replace Circuit Breakers in a Breaker Box?


I have a 200 amp breaker box, I want to replace two circuit breakers, is this OK? The total load on the breaker box is not the total of all of the breaker ratings added up.



Wiring Methods for Adding Kitchen Circuits


How should I wire kitchen electric circuits? How to Install Electrical Circuits in a Kitchen for Dish Washer and Garbage Disposal Outlet, Microwave Oven and more.



How To Install Home Electrical Wiring


Helpful Tips For Installing Home Electrical Wiring



Install Under Cabinet Kitchen Outlets


Can I install receptacles in a plug strip under the upper cabinets in a kitchen? This electrical wiring project is about Installing New Outlets in a Kitchen.



Testing and Repairing Outlet Wiring


How to Test and Repair Outlet Wiring: Having a Circuit Analyzer style plug in tester that will check the power and polarity of your home receptacle outlets is invaluable.



Electrical Wiring for Basement Lights


How to Install Basement Electrical Wiring: Basement Lighting Plan, Wiring Basement Lights, Changing the Basement Lighting Layout, Basement Wiring for Recessed Lighting.



How to Install Exterior Lighting Fixtures


How to Install Outdoor Light Fixtures: Light fixture box and new light fixture wiring. I want to replace an old outdoor light fixture with a new one. Does an exterior light fixture need to have a support box?



Electrical Wiring for Switched Wall Sockets


How to Wire a Wall Switched Outlets: Basic Wiring Configuration for Half Hot Outlets, Wiring Outlets to be Controlled by a Switch and Wiring Outlets to Not be Controlled by a Switch.



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