Articles about attic wiring

Splicing Electrical Wiring In an Attic

by Dave Rongey

How to Splice Electrical Wiring and Enclose the Wire Splice in a Junction Box: Question, What is the correct and most efficient way to splice electrical wire that is running through my attic.

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Attic Wiring, Junction Boxes and Electrical Safety

by Dave Rongey

How to Store Unused Electrical Wires: Is it safe to leave live wires capped in switch box covered by flat plate?

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How To Install Home Electrical Wiring

by Dave Rongey

Helpful Tips For Installing Home Electrical Wiring

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Electrical Rewiring for an Older Home

by Dave Rongey

How to Install New Electrical Wiring in an Older Home

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Installing New Wiring

Installing Attic Electrical Wiring

by Dave Rongey

Is it standard for electrical wiring to be strung in a disorderly fashion in the attic? Methods of Proper Attic Electrical Wiring.

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Attic Wiring

Installing a Whole House Fan

by Dave Rongey

I am installing a whole house fan that runs on 120v 250 watts max. The fan comes with 2 grounded plugs, 1 to fan, one to damper system to simply plug into an existing outlet in the attic…

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Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

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

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

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.