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Electrical Wiring Diagrams and Symbols

Identifying Electrical Diagram Symbols: Electrical symbols are used to identify the various components that are used when installing electrical circuits and devices – The electrical symbols for outlets switches light fixtures panels and more.

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.

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 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

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.

I accidentally cut into a wire is there anything I can do?

I cut into an electrical wire in the wall. How can I fix it? How to Splice or Repair an Electrical Wire or Cable, Avoid a potential fire hazard and future problems with damaged electrical wires or cables.

How to Connect the Wires of a Ceiling Fan

I bought a new ceiling fan and can not figure out the wiring. How do I wire it? Connecting the Wires for a Ceiling Fan Made Easy.

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The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!
The Non-Contact Electrical Tester

This is a testing tool that is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.

The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!
The Plug-In Outlet Tester

This is great to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring, is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect, Very handy and easy to use.

Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!
The Wire Stripper and Wire Cutter

A wire stripping tool used to safely strip electrical wires. This handy tool has multiple uses: The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation. The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.

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