Articles about Electrical
Why do my outlets have 120 volts and nothing works?
My outlets are reading 120V on my meter but when I plug something in they do not work. Why Electrical Outlets May Not be Working.
Testing 220 Volts
Testing 220 Volt Electrical Circuit Wiring: On a 220 volt circuit I am getting 120 between green and black and green and the red wire, is this correct?
Concrete Floors and Electrical Safety
Will I get electrocuted even though I am standing on concrete? The Potential Electrical Shock.
How to Install Electrical Wiring in a Livestock Area
Electrical Wiring Installation Methods for a Livestock Area – The structure electrical wiring should be installed in protective conduit and weather proof boxes, enclosures and covers must be installed.
Electrical Training NFPA 70E for Arc Flash
Electrical Maintenance Training for Arc Flash: The NFPA 70E is the standard that addresses electrical safety requirements for employees. It includes arc flash training, study, clothing, etc. which would be very beneficial for your training program for your electrical maintenance department.
Local Codes May Determine Electrical Service Panel Locations
Why is the main electric service panel located outside some homes? Your Main Electrical Panel Location may Depend on Local Codes.
Does Your Residential Electrical Service Need Replacing?
Home Electrical Safety Inspections are a great way to check your home for possible electrical problems.
My Air Conditioner Keeps Tripping it’s Circuit Breaker
An HVAC Service Technician can provide a series of tests to see…
Why Are There White Wires On My Switch?
Why White Wires are Sometimes Used for Light Switches: Wiring Light Switches with White Wires
How to Become an Electrician or Electrical Contractor
Electrical Apprenticeship and Electrical Contractor Training: How do I be come Electrician as well as an Electrical Contractor?
How to Estimate Large Commercial Electrical Jobs
I am looking for a book on estimating large commercial jobs including Solar installations. Their are so many books out there which are the best…
LED Lights and Transformer
How to Install Electrical Wiring for LED Light Fixtures
What is The Purpose of the Neutral Wire
The Purpose of the Neutral Wire in Electrical Systems: What is the purpose of the neutral wire and the difference between the ground wire and the white neutral wire.
Replacing a 2-Wire Receptacle Outlet
How to Wire a New Replacement Outlet: I replace a receptacle but I failed to mark which wire went to silver common side of old receptacle and which went to brass hot side.
Installing a Occupancy Sensor Switch for a Bath Exhaust Fan
How is a Occupancy Sensor wired to control a bathroom exhaust fan? Wiring a Motion Occupancy Switch: Wiring Diagram for a Motion Detector Occupancy Switch.
Guidelines for Installing Telephone Wiring
How to Install Telephone Cable Close to Electrical Wiring: Preventing Signal Noise, Spacing Telephone Wire Away from Electrical Cables.
