Articles about Home Wiring
Home Remodeling and Electrical Wiring
How is the electric wiring changed when adding a new outlet? How to Relocate Electrical Wiring, Identifying and Connecting Electrical Wires.
Replacing Aluminum Electrical Wiring with Copper
Should I rewire my house with 20 amp circuits and 12 gauge copper wire? Guide to Upgrading Aluminum Wiring to Copper Wiring, Electrical Circuits, Lighting Circuits, AFCI Circuit, Living Room Circuit.
New Home Wiring and Electrical Service Size
How to Calculate Home Electrical Service Sizes: The size of the home electrical service panel and the size of the electrical utility company transformer is determined by creating a list of all of the projected electrical loads, the proposed equipment that will be connected to the circuits, the efficiency factors of this equipment, and the designations for the total building space.
How To Upgrade Old Knob and Tube Electrical Wiring
Can I upgrade circuit wiring and outlets and still keep the lighting circuit in tack? How to Fix Old Electrical Wiring Problems: Guide for Repairing Old Wiring, Upgrading Knob and Tube Wiring and a Fuse Box
Installing Electrical Wiring for Outlets
How to Safely Install Home Electrical Wiring for Outlets and Receptacles: The method of installing electrical wiring is first and foremost done according to the applicable electrical codes for your location, then it is up to you which method you wish to use. One junction box may be used as a central splice point as long as the box is the right type and size and is is accessible.
Older Home Electrical Wiring Problems
Working with Older Home Electrical Wiring: What To Do When an Inspection Reveals Older Home Electrical Wiring Problems.
How to Upgrade Home Electrical Wiring
How to Upgrade Knob and Tube Electrical Wiring: Installing New Electrical Wiring in an Older Home.
Basement GFCI Electrical Wiring
Is it better to have a GFCI Circuit Breaker or install a GFCI outlet? How to Install Wiring for Basement GFCI Outlets, Basement Electrical Wiring.
Basic House Wiring Diagrams
How to Draw Wiring Diagrams for a Home Electrical Project: Basic Home Wiring Diagrams, Fully explained home electrical wiring diagrams with pictures including an actual set of house plans.
Rewiring Lights and Switches for an Older Home
How can I install new wiring when Replacing Old Electrical Wiring? Replacing Older Home Knob and Tube Electrical Wiring.
Upgrading Home Wiring and Planning Electrical Circuits
How do I figure out what to put on what circuits? How to Plan Circuits when Rewiring a Home, Upgrading Home Electrical Wiring and Planning the Circuits.
Why Older Homes Have Dimming Lights
Why do the Lights Go Dim in the House? House Lights Dim When Power Is Used, The Power Requirements of the Home.
Electrical Wiring for Light Fixtures
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.
Upgrading Home Electrical Wiring for Safety
How Can I Fix a Voltage Problem in my Electrical Wiring? Don’t Take a Chance With Old Home Electrical Wiring, How to Update Old Home Wiring To Current NEC Codes.
Mary asks How Should I Upgrade My Electrical Wiring
How should I upgrade the electrical wiring and replace the fuses with circuit breakers? How to Upgrade Old Electrical Wiring and Fuses.
Switch Outlet Wiring for an Old House
I’m installing an outlet off of a wall switch. I have no white wire to hook up to, how can I do this? How to Install Home Electrical Wiring for a Wall Outlet.