Northern California Electrical Contractor Tips

Home Electrical Wiring Tips for California Electrical Contractors

See what homeowners are working on in the state of California. This is a list of popular electrical projects people are working on, and potential projects for you to target to get new electrical work.

California Electrical Wiring Projects

120 and 240 Volt Motor Wiring

Should I wire my motor for 240volt or 120volt? The advantages of wiring a volt motor for 240 volts.

3-Way Switch Diagram Information

If I am running a circuit for lights, as you go down the wiring path there are several switches 2-3 way and an end light switch controlling the lighting for separate rooms…

Adding a Circuit Breaker to an Electric Panel

How to Check the Capacity of an Electrical Panel for an Additional Circuit: How to Find the Available Amperage of the Panel, Adding a Circuit Breaker

Adding Additional GFI Outlets

I currently have three standard electrical outlets serviced by a GFCI outlet, can a single GFCI safely and effectively handle more standard electrical outlets…

Adding an Outside Light for a Spa or Hot Tub

How to Add a Light Fixture for a Hot Tub or Spa and Make sure it is Not a Shock Hazard

Adding New Lights to 3-Way Switches

Wiring Three Way Switches – When adding additional lighting to an existing three way switch configuration, the only place the additional lights may be wired to are at the existing light fixture or to the switch box where the existing light fixture is wired to.

Adding Recessed Light Fixtures

I want to add some recessed lights, how should they be wired to the existing light fixture? Installing Electric Wiring for Additional Recessed Light Fixtures.

Adding Recessed Lights to a Bedroom Outlet Circuit

Is it acceptable to use the circuit supplying the bedroom receptacles for new recessed Lighting fixtures in the same room?

More about Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

Resources to help you with electrical wiring projects in your area:

Local Electricians and Electrical Contractors in California
California Electrical Contractor License, Building Permits and Electrical Codes