Articles about how to electrical

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

Is it possible to have two three way dimmer switches? How to Make Two 3-Way Dimmer Switches Work Together.

Is there any kind of adapter that will allow me to plug my new 230-volt 15 amp AC into my existing 220-volt 20 volt plug. How to Wire a 220 Volt Air Conditioner.

How To Reset an Electric Circuit Breaker: Do I need to call an electrician or is there something I can check as a homeowner?

How to Wire an Electric Range – The electrical circuit for this oven will need to be tested to be sure that the ground connection is actually present. The installation manual should be double checked to be certain that all of the wiring connection points are correct.

How to Troubleshoot Home Electrical Circuit Problems – If the full power is not restored then it is very possible that your electrical service may have lost one side of the electrical power to the electrical service panel.

Arc Fault Outlets for the Home: The AFCI Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter is used for specific circuits as required by the NEC Code.

I want to move the light fixture that is currently in my dining room to another area. How to Move a Light Fixture.

How to Install Smoke Detectors – Take the mystery out of smoke detector wiring for basements. Smoke alarms provide the earliest warning of both fire and smoke.

I have an outlet controlled by a switch that I would like to have so it controls only one of the outlet socket, will I have to rewire anything? How to Change Switched Outlet Wiring.

I just put up a light fixture and now the switch not working right. How to Wire a Light Fixture and Switch.

How to Wire a Dishwasher Outlet and Make the Wiring Connections. Wiring a Dishwasher Plug and Outlet.

How to Identify Light Circuit Problems – Often the problem is found in a ceiling light fixture junction box where heat from the light fixture travels up into the electrical wiring and causes the wiring to become brittle and connections may be affected and eventually burn apart.

How to Installing Electrical Wiring for a Closet Light Fixture – Wiring can be extended through a light switch to a light fixture as long as it is done according to code.

How can I install new wiring when Replacing Old Electrical Wiring? Replacing Older Home Knob and Tube Electrical Wiring.

How to Identify the Wiring When Replacing an Outlet – What to do When an Outlet has a Lot of Wires

How to Convert Switched Outlets to be Hot All the Time: The easiest way to convert a half-hot duplex receptacle or a switched outlet to be hot all the time is really not that difficult.

Wiring a Switch Controlled Outlet: Wiring Configurations for a Half-Hot Switched Outlet.

Checked the wires and they looked old but current seemed to be flowing. I decided to wire the pump directly to a plug and insert into an outlet…

How to Configure the Neutral and Ground Wires in a Sub Panel – In a sub-panel the Neutral Wires must be separated from the Ground Wires and may not be terminated on the same buss, regardless if the ground wire is insulated or not.