Articles about Electrical
Wiring a Switch that Controls an Outlet
Wiring a Switch Controlled Outlet: Wiring Configurations for a Half-Hot Switched Outlet.
Electrical Question about a Pool Pump Not Working
Checked the wires and they looked old but current seemed to be flowing. I decided to wire the pump directly to a plug and insert into an outlet…
Electrical Conduit Installation
What is the best way to install underground electrical PVC conduit? Can I use schedule 40 PVC conduit coming from underground, exposed for 4 feet outside the wall, then up the wall.
Splicing an Underground Electrical Cable
How are underground electrical power cables spliced? How to install resin filled cable joint kits for splicing underground wire.
How to Wire a Honeywell Thermostat
How do I connect the wires for a heater thermostat? Wiring Instruction Heating Thermostat, Typical Thermostat Wiring for Furnace Heating and Air Conditioning.
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.
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.
