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Converting a Light Switch into an Outlet

Can You Make a Light Switch into a Outlet? How to Wire a Light Switch to Become an Outlet.

Electrical Wiring for Closet Light Fixtures

How to Install Closet Lighting – This method of lighting for a closet is fine because the fluorescent light fixture provides an area that is approved for making the wiring connections and bonding the ground wire to the frame of the light fixture.

Why Track Lights Get Hot

I wired a track light but it is hot around the light is that common? Track Light Heads and High Heat Problems

Light Fixtures and Three Way Switches

How to Wire a Light Fixture to a 3-Way Switch: The easiest way to add another light fixture is to connect the additional light to an existing lighting fixture that is controlled by the three ways switches.

Wiring a Wall Switch to a Light

How to Add Electrical Wiring for a Wall Switch for a Light Fixture

Light Switch Grounding and Position

How to Locate the Ground Screw and Positioning The Switch – The ground wire must be attached to the ground screw on the light switch. The ground screw location may be different with different brand switches.

How to Install Wiring for a Ceiling Light Fixture

Electrical Wiring Diagrams for Installing a Ceiling light in a Living Room. A ceiling box should be installed and the converted cable from the wall receptacle can be installed up to the new ceiling light fixture.

Power for Three Way Switches

Wiring 3-Way Switches: I have developed a comprehensive,step-by-step guide designed to walk you through the identification and wiring of your 3-way switches.

Electrical Wall Switch Variations

What types of switches are available for a garbage disposal? Wiring switches for a Light and Garbage Disposal.

Wiring a Switch for a Light Fixture

How can I identify light switch wiring? Light switch wiring for light fixtures, wiring diagrams about wiring light switches.

Fluorescent Light Fixtures with Hot Socket Wires

Why do fluorescent light socket wires getting hot? Why Fluorescent Light Fixtures may have Hot Socket Wires.

How To Repair Your Light Fixtures

Susan from Illinois asks: How Can I Fix a Light Fixture that Stopped Working? Electrical Tips for Repairing Light Fixtures, Troubleshooting Methods used to solve problems with Lights and Switches.

How To Add Ceiling Fixtures Off One Light Switch

How can I wire ceiling light fixtures off one wall switch? How to Wire Two or More Light Fixtures From One Switch.

Wiring Under Cabinet Lights

What type of wire should I use for under cabinet lights? Electrical Wire for Under Cabinet Lights

Light Fixtures and Dimmer Switch Compatibility

I would like to install one 3-way 600 watt dimmer and one 3-way switch. The fixture installation instructions specified that dimmer switches were not to be used with the fixture…

Installing Pendant Mounted Fluorescent Light Fixtures

Installing Fluorescent Light Fixtures: How Electrical Codes May Affect Fluorescent Lighting Installations.

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The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!
The Non-Contact Electrical Tester

This is a testing tool that is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.

The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!
The Plug-In Outlet Tester

This is great to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring, is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect, Very handy and easy to use.

Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!
The Wire Stripper and Wire Cutter

A wire stripping tool used to safely strip electrical wires. This handy tool has multiple uses: The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation. The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.

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