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Lightning Strikes Can Damage Electrical Wiring

We had a lightning strike our tree in our front yard. A circuit breaker tripped in the breaker box. It would not reset…

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How to Wire a GFCI Outlet without a Ground Wire

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Basic Home Electrical Wiring

Basic Home Electrical Wiring by Example, an Introduction.
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Home Electrical Wiring Tips

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Tripping Circuit Breaker, Outlet at a Wall Switch, Light Fixture Without a Ground Wire.

How to Wire Three Way Switches

3Way Switch Wiring Diagrams

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

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

Skill Level:
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Electrical Tools Required:
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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.

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