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Home Electrical Circuit Wiring Sizes and Cable Types

How to Select cable sizes and electrical wires for general home electrical wiring projects


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[ad#block]Electrical Question: Electrical wire and cables for home wiring.

1. How to find the cable size?
2. How to find the conductor selection of the general wiring?

This electrical question came from: John, a Homeowner from Dallas, Texas.
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question John.

Home Electrical Wiring

How to Select cable sizes and electrical wires for general home electrical wiring projects.

John, the links below will take you to a page with the chart for sizing electrical cables based the circuit requirements.

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Electrical Wire for the Home

Complete listing of electrical wire types and parts used for home projects with electrical code information serves as selection guidelines.

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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 I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and is the first test tool I grab to help identify electrical wiring. It 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 the first tool I grab to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring. This popular tester 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
My absolute favorite wire stripping tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and this is the tool I use 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..

The wire stripper will work on both solid and stranded wire. This tool is Very Handy and Easy to Use.


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2 Responses to “Home Electrical Circuit Wiring Sizes and Cable Types”
  1. KUMAR says:

    Dear Sir,

    I want to know cable & wire requirements for a

    1 BHK
    2 BHK
    3 BHK
    4 BHK

    I need by types and quantity required.

    Thanks & Regards

    Kumar.

  2. Dave Rongey says:

    Hi Kumar,

    The amount of cable and wire requirements for the BHK will depend on a few factors including:
    The size of the BHK, the local codes that will apply to the BHK flat, and what electrical appliances and equipment will be installed or used in the BHK.
    For example, a central aircon unit for a 4BHK will be much larger that a central aircon unit for a 2BHK, however if each room will have its own aircon then each room will need ample power to supply the aircon plus then regular outlets that will be located in the bedroom.

    Plan with the end in mind. Gather as much information about the BHK electrical requirements first, then plan out your electrical cable and wiring requirements.
    I hope this helps,
    Dave