Articles about Electrical
Add a Touch Sensor to a Light Fixture
How to Install a Touch Sensor Switch or a Remote Control Switch for a Light Fixture: Can I wire a touch sensor switch or a remote control for a light fixture?
Problems that Can Cause Dim Lights
What would causes my lights to dim? How to Identify the Cause of Dim Lights, Electrical Questions and Answers about Dim Light Problems.
Electrical Panel Size Considerations
What size should the Main Electric Service Panel be for all the Electrical Circuits? How to Determine What Size an Electrical Panel Should Be, Factors that must be considered when sizing an electrical panel.
CFL and LED Lighting Upgrades
Can I safely replace a 60watt incandescent light bulb with a CFL or LED Lamp? Replacing Light Bulbs with CFL or LED Lights.
How to Avoid Damaging Electrical Cables Inside Walls
Can wire locators accurately show where electrical wires are inside a wall? Methods of Home Electrical Circuit Wiring, Electric Wiring Inside Walls, How To Locate Electric Wires, Home Wiring Techniques.
How to Get Electrical Training
How Can I Get Started in the Electrical Trade to Become an Electrician? Training for an Electrical Career, Residential Electrical Wiring and Electrician Training.
How To Wire Two Light Switches
Wiring a Light Switch – How Can I Wire Two Light Switches to Control One Light Fixture? The Key to Wiring Light Switches, Wiring Three Way Switches and Four Way Switches.
My Outlets have 120Volts but 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.
Junction Box Splice for a 220 Volt Electric Range Cable
How do I Splice a 220 Volt Cable in an Electrical Junction Box? Splice Electrical Wires, What to do with the Ground Wire.
How to Make an Electrical Cable Splice
How to Splice Electrical Cables: Where the cables enter into the junction box will depend on the cable orientation, however I have found that it is best to enter at the same side in order to line up the conductors evenly for the splice.
Range Circuit Wiring and 3-Wire Outlets
How to Connect the Wires for a Electric Range Cord: Electric Range Installation with a typical 220 or 240 Volt electric power cord wiring system, You may find yourself with either a 3-wire or 4-wire electric range cord.
Help for Bathroom Light Circuit Problems
My bathroom lights went out and now none of the lights or electrical outlets in the master bath or master bedroom are working, what could be the problem? How to Troubleshoot and Repair a Bathroom Light Circuit Problem.
Wiring a 4-Wire Range Cord to a 3-Wire Outlet Video
Can I install a 3 wire cord on a new stove and strap the neutral and ground on the stove terminals? Ground and Neutral Wiring for a 220 Volt Range.
Why Your Electric Energy Bill May Be High
How to Reduce Your Energy Bill: I have been having a high electric bill since I moved into my house.
Energy Savings Controls for Outdoor Lighting
How can a photocell be used to control outside lights? Control Different Types of Outdoor Security Lighting so they Come On Automatically and Save Money on Your Electric Bill.
Causes Of Electrical Shock in Homes
A friend is getting shocked when he touches a light switch and when he touches the water taps, how can this be fixed? Incorrect Electrical Wiring Can Produce Electric Shocks.