Articles about Electrical Wiring
Wire a Attic Exhaust Fan to a Thermostat Control
Wiring a Attic Exhaust Fan Electrical Question: How can I control an attic fan (120 volt) with 2 wires (black and white) with a regular 24 volt thermostat. I am having an issue with how to wire a White Rodgers Emerson model # 90 113 SPDT Relay which is mounted to a 4×4 box. How […]
Installing a Ceiling Fan in a Bathroom
How to Plan and Install a Ceiling Fan in an Older Home: I am trying to install a ceiling fan in a bathroom, the house was built in 1922. I am not positive how old the wiring is that I am finding up there but it is old.
Wiring a Ceiling Fan Wireless Remote Control
How to Wire a Ceiling Fan Wireless Remote Control Module: Common Mistakes with Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Switches and Remote Controls, Remote Control Module Unit Applications.
Why Air Conditioners Trip Circuit Breakers
Air Conditioner Units and Tripping Circuit Breakers: The circuit that an air conditioner is connected to may be shared with other outlets so the circuit is becoming overloaded, here is how to solve this problem.
Wiring a New Garage Project
Wiring a New Garage and Planning the Circuits : This contains all the basic electrical circuit requirements for the proposed garage…
Upgrading Old Electrical Wiring in a Home
How to Upgrade Electrical Wiring in an Older Home: The best way to upgrade the electrical wiring is to start with the safety essentials, such as ensuring that the right grounding system is installed at the main electrical panel. Upgrading electrical wiring should begin with the main electrical panel because this is the foundation of the whole electrical system.
Why Your Apartment Electric Bill May Be High
Why the Electric Bill of an Apartment Condo or Flat May be High: How to Track Your Energy Usage, My apartment was using a lot of energy every day and I felt I was being charged for my neighbors electricity.
Smart Light Switch Wire Connections
I am trying to connect a smart light switch. The existing switch only has two black wires connected to it, which i assume are the line and load wire.
How to Wire a Range Cord Video
How is a Built In Electric Range and Oven Wired? Wiring a Range with an Oven, 3Wire and 4Wire Options.
Cut Electrical Cable Causes the Home to Lose Power
How to Restore Power to a Home after an Electrical Cable has Been Cut or Damaged.
Remodeling a Bathroom with GFI Outlet and Lights
How is a bathroom wired with GFCI outlets and light fixtures? Home Electrical Wiring for a Bathroom Remodel Project.
Grounding a Home Generator
How to Ground a Generator and the Home Electrical System: Bonding the Generator to the Grounded Electrical System of the Home.
Why Do Lights Stop Working?
Our garage lights both worked fine, now they don’t work, what happened? Electrical Problems That May Cause Garage Lights to Stop Working.
Get a Water Heater to Work Again
I am trying to get my water heater to work again. I have noticed that it does not heat at all with new elements and thermostats.
Does a GFCI Outlet Need to be Grounded?
Does a GFCI Outlet need to be grounded?
Why a Dryer Does Not Dry Clothes
Our dryer quit blowing hot air. Any idea what could cause two dryers to do this?
How Many Receptacles and Lights does the Code Allow
How many receptacles and lights does the code allow per 15 amp circuit? Code Requirements for Wiring Outlets and Lights
How to Install a Panel for a Welder
How should I Install a Panel in my Workshop for a Welder? How to Plan Your Garage or Workshop Electrical Wiring, Selecting the Type and Size Panel for a Workshop, Example of Properly Sizing a Workshop Panel.
Installing a Sub Panel for an Attached Garage Video
I am Planning and Installing a Garage Sub Panel for my Home: I want to add a panel to my attached garage, what size circuit breaker do I need?
Troubleshooting a GFCI Problem In a Shed
Lee in San Jose, California asks: How to Troubleshoot GFCI Circuit Wiring: Methods of GFCI Protected Wiring, Troubleshooting GFCI Circuit Wiring in a Shed.
