Articles about Lighting

How to Repair a Light Circuit

By Dave Rongey

Why are my lights not working? When I was replacing a light fixture two wires touched and all three lights stopped working. How to Repair a Light Circuit.

Tags: electrical tester, how to electrical, light circuit, light fixture, lost power, problem with a light circuit, problem with light, repair a light circuit, Troubleshooting

Electrical Wiring for Light Fixtures

By Dave Rongey

Is the electrical wiring safe for the light fixture I want to install? The Current Rating of Electrical Wires for Light Fixtures, Installing a Light Fixture, Wiring a Light Fixture.

Tags: circuit rating, electrical wires, installing light fixture, light fixture, light fixture wiring, old home wiring, old light fixture wiring, old wiring, wiring light fixture

How to Install Wiring for a Second Light Fixture

By Dave Rongey

How to Install One or More Light Fixtures to an Existing Light Fixture: Wiring for More Light Fixtures, Preventing Circuit Overload by Calculating the New Circuit Load, Locating the Power Source, Making the Electrical Wiring Connections.

Tags: 12-2 electric wire, add light fixture, calculating electric circuit, electrical wiring connectors, how add light fixture, wire light fixture, wiring light fixtures

Wiring Connections When Replacing a Light Fixture

By Dave Rongey

How do I connect the light fixture wires to my ceiling electrical box wiring? Electrical Wiring Connections for Light Fixture, Best Practices When Replacing Light Fixtures.

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Electrical Wiring With Hazardous Potential

By Dave Rongey

How to Install Electrical Wiring the Safe Way – Some electrical equipment requires a separate dedicated 220 volt circuit that is not shared with any other device or equipment.

Tags: dryer circuit, electrical wiring, Lighting

How To Convert T12 to T8 Lighting Ballasts

By Dave Rongey

How to Convert a T12 Fluorescent Light Fixture: Wiring a T12 Fluorescent Fixture for a T8 Energy Efficient Ballast, How do I convert T12 light fixtures to T8 electronic ballasts?

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Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.