Articles about Lighting

Wiring for a Light Switch

How to Wire Switches to Control Light Fixtures

Installing Track Light Wiring

How to Install Electrical Wiring for a Track Light and Switch

Adding Garage Lights and Switch

How to Install Garage Lights and the Light Switch Wiring

How To Wire a Dimmer Switch

Fully Explained Dimmer Switch Wiring Diagram with Photos

Converting a Low Volt Lighting System

How to Identify and Convert Low Voltage Light Switches

Hot Light Fixtures Can Lead To A Fire

How to Make Sure a Light Bulb is Safe for Your Light Fixture

Understanding Light Switch Wiring

How to Wire a Light Switch and Get Your Light Fixtures Working

Is Modifying a Light Fixture Safe?

Safe Alternatives to get More Light from a Light Fixture and Why Light Fixture Modifications Could be Hazardous

Options for Wiring Bedroom Lighting

How to Wire Lighting for a Bedroom and Decide Fixture Types and Light Switch Options

3 Way Switch Wiring Diagrams

How to Wire Three Way Toggle Switches with these Wiring Diagrams

Installing Heavy Light Fixtures

How to Install Heavy Light Fixtures and the special materials to ensure the proper mounting

Why Light Circuit Stops Working

How to Repair a Light Circuit that Stopped Working

How To Fix 4-Way Switch Wiring

How to Avoid Confusion about the White Wire and 4 Way Switch Wiring with the power and the 3-wire cable of the 3 Way Switches

One Method Of Wiring a Light Switch

How to Wire a Programmable Light Switch even when it appears to be complicated because as I explain, the process really becomes clear especially as you see the examples in the wiring diagrams.

Wiring for a Ceiling Light Fixture to Replace a Ceiling Fan

How to Modify the Electrical Wiring for a Ceiling Light Fixture

Adding a Switch for a Light Fixture

Identify the Power and Fixture Wires for Switches: I just placed a new switch in the wall and 1 of the 4 completed does not work.

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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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