Articles about Electrical Wiring
220 Volt Circuit for Equipment From Another Country
Circuit Requirements for Foreign Electrical Equipment: Here are some examples of electrical power here in the USA at industrial and some commercial buildings.
Removing Unused Phone Jack Wiring
What To Do With Unused Telephone Wiring – If the phone wiring is disabled then sure, you can cover the the box where the phone jack was. Just make sure to make the other end of the phone cable accessible. Telephone wiring diagrams with photos and instructions will show you.
Correct Electrical Wire Size for Ceiling Fans and Lights
Selecting the Correct Wire Size for Ceiling Fans and Lights: Selecting the Correct Wire Size for Ceiling Fans and Lights.
Electrical Question about the PE or Protective Earth Connection
Electrical Question about 3-Phase 220 Volt Wiring: The circuit is 220 volt, 3 phase, 60 cycles. The terminal landings are marked L1, L2, L3 and PE.
Using Electrical Appliances in Foreign Countries
Taking Domestic Electrical Equipment to a Foreign Country: The safest way to know if your electrical appliance will be safe to connect and use with a foreign electrical system.
Best Locations for Bathroom Light Switches
Where to Locate Bathroom Light Switches: Planning the layout and design for the bathroom, the location of light fixtures and switches.
Hot Tub Shut Off Switch
How to Install an Emergency Shut Off Switch for a Hot Tub: GFCI Protection, Hot Tub Control Circuit, Hot Tub Time Clock.
Electrical Wiring for Electricians, Homeowners and Students
Ask The Electrician for Help with Home Electrical Wiring Projects. Charles, a Homeowner from Nairobi, Kenya says: I really appreciate the help I am getting from your electrical website, Thank You, I like it.
Understanding Home Electrical Panel Schedules
How an Electrical Panel Schedule will Help Locate Circuits: I need to make a panel schedule showing all my electric circuits.
Why Smoke Detectors Go Off
How to Find the Cause of False Smoke Detector Alarms: Smoke Detector False Alarms and How to Fix Them, What would cause a smoke detector to go off?
Ceiling Fan Wiring Diagrams
How to Replace an Old Ceiling Fan: I am replacing an old ceiling fan and need help with the wire connections.
Connecting the Blue Ceiling Fan Wire
How to Install Ceiling Fans and the Wiring Connections: I’m installing a ceiling fan, the wires in the ceiling are black,white, red, and bare.
Possible Causes for an Outlet Circuit not to Function
How to Repair a Faulty Outlet Circuit: An Outlet Circuit that Tests OK but still Does Not Work, Here are some reasons why an outlet may not work properly and what should be checked.
Circuit Wiring for a Sub-Panel
How to Install a Sub-Panel: Wiring for a Sub-Panel, Necessary Planning When Installing an Electrical Sub-Panel and the main feeder cable.
Installing Flood Lights for Outside
How to Install Electrical Wiring for Outside Flood Lights
Installing a Garage Electrical Circuit
Installing Garage Electrical Wiring: Sizing Electrical Wire for a Garage Panel, What size wire should I run from my house to my garage?
Wiring a Bathroom Light Fixture
Installing a New Light Fixture and Making the Wire Connections: I just bought a new bathroom light fixture and installed it and it doesn’t work
What to do when the outlets on one wall do not work
Bedroom Lost Power: All of a sudden, all the outlets on one wall of an upstairs bedroom don’t work. We’ve checked the breaker box….
Wiring Bathroom Exhaust Fan Switches
How to Wire a Bathroom Exhaust Fan Switch and the Electrical Wiring Connections: I have to replace a bathroom ceiling exhaust fan with two switches for the fan and light, and a third leg continuing on to light the vanity.
How to Wire an Over the Range Microwave
Installing Electric Wiring for a Microwave above a Range: I am installing an over the range microwave where there was a hard wired fan and light.
