Articles about outdoor wiring

Installing Electrical Wiring For Post Lights

by Dave Rongey

How to Install and Troubleshoot Wiring For Outdoor Post Lights: Checking the Wiring, Connections to the GFI, Post Light Wiring.

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Outdoor Wiring for a GFCI Outlet

by Dave Rongey

How to Install Electrical Wiring for a GFCI Outlet in an Outdoor Location: The Most Common Method for Installing Electrical Cable and Wiring for Outdoor GFCI Outlets.

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How to Install an Outdoor Ceiling Fan

by Dave Rongey

Electrical Wiring Method for a Outdoor Ceiling Fan: I am installing an outdoor ceiling fan that is UL rated for wet location on an open patio cover.

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Electrical

Outdoor Electrical Wiring Requirements

by Dave Rongey

How to Install Outdoor Electrical Wiring

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NEC 300.5 Underground

Make Sure Your Outdoor Lighting Fixture Is Safe

by Dave Rongey

Installing Approved Outdoor Light Fixtures to Avoid Potential Problems

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Patio Wiring

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.