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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.



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…



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.



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.



Power Quality and Your Home Electronic Devices


Why does my neighbor’s ac unit make my lights flicker? How Power Quality and Power Conditioners help protect Home Electrical Devices.



Testing An Electrical Circuit For A Ground


Should I make sure my Circuits are Properly Grounded? How to Determine if a Circuit is Actually Grounded and how to proceed to bond your system for equipment protection



50 HZ and 60 HZ Frequency Power for Home Appliances


50 HZ And 60 HZ Frequency Guidelines: I would not advise plugging a 50 HZ microwave into a 60 HZ outlet because of the electronic circuitry, however as long as the coffee pot has a heating element only and no electronic components, then it should be fine.



Using the Right Tools for the Job


What kind of Tools do Electricians Use? My Hands-On Experience Using Hand Tools.



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