Electrical Wiring Illustrated

Extending Electrical Circuit Wiring When Adding Lights and Outlets

Dave Rongey — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:42:18 +0000

Extending Electrical Circuit Wiring: I want to wire two more rooms for lights and outlets.

Circuit Breakers Used for Electrical Wiring

Dave Rongey — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:15:45 +0000

Circuit Breakers for Electrical Wiring: What size breakers are needed for your bedroom and bathroom and living room and kitchen

Understanding the Ground and Neutral of Electrical Wiring

Dave Rongey — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:55:19 +0000

The Ground and Neutral of Electrical Wiring: I am replacing an outdoor bracket fixture. Upon removing old fixture, I discover there was no neutral wire.

How to Determine if Your Panel Has The Power for One More Circuit

Dave Rongey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:04:44 +0000

Circuit Capacity for an Electrical Panel: I would like to add a 20 amp circuit to the panel. How do i determine if there is enough power left to do so.

Electrical Wiring for a House Trailer

Dave Rongey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:40:50 +0000

Electrical Codes for House Trailer Wiring: Can I run 12/2 in door Romex underneath the trailer and be in code?

Identifying the Cause of Improper Voltage Readings

Dave Rongey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:40:32 +0000

Correcting Improper Voltage Readings: When I put a load like a light on then the 110 voltage goes down to 70 volts

Safe Electrical Wiring Methods for Garages

Dave Rongey — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:45:08 +0000

Options for Protecting Garage Wiring: Is it OK to run Romex wire through and along studs in a garage if I am NOT installing drywall?

Fixing Lost Electrical Power in a Garage

Dave Rongey — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:20:11 +0000

Identifying Lost Power in a Garage: My friend made an attempt at fixing a broken light switch in his garage and accidentally touched the ground wire to the circuit.

Half Hot Switched Outlets Explained

Dave Rongey — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:15:40 +0000

The Purpose of the Brass Tab or Link on an Outlet: What is the purpose of the of brass tab on an electrical outlet.

Cable Strapping and Wiring Methods

Dave Rongey — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:02:57 +0000

Installing and Strapping Electrical Wire: When strapping wire it must be strapped every 4 feet or so and withing 1 foot of boxes, but do I need to strap it at 4 foot intervals as it runs through the holes in the studs?

Splice Box for Electrical and Telephone

Dave Rongey — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:25:06 +0000

How To Splice a Telephone and Electrical Cable in the Same Box: I am trying to move my phone jack and electrical outlet down the wall in the kitchen of my house.

Attic Wiring, Junction Boxes and Electrical Safety

Dave Rongey — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:55:34 +0000

Electrical Safety and Unused Attic Wiring: Having disconnected 3-wire wall switch to attic-mounted whole house fan, is it safe to leave live wires capped in switch box covered by flat plate?

Installing a Dimmer Switch for Existing Fixtures

Dave Rongey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:32:15 +0000

Replacing a Regular Switch With a Dimmer Switch: I have three lights hanging over the kitchen island controlled by one switch.

Dimmer Switch Controls for Stage Lighting

Dave Rongey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:04:54 +0000

Stage Lighting and Dimmer Control Options: Our church sound booth has seventeen light switches that each control approximately 6-8 can lights.

Kitchen Tile and Electrical Outlets and Wiring

Dave Rongey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:03:51 +0000

Why You Should Keep the Electrical Wiring Accessible: I have a newer home and it has several GFI outlets in the kitchen, laundry room and garage.

Circuit Breaker for a Kitchen Cook Top

Dave Rongey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:02:03 +0000

Circuit Breaker Size for an Electric Cook Top: I am installing a new glass electric cook top to replace an older electric stove.

The Basics of a Home Solar Power Design

Dave Rongey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:03:59 +0000

Designing a Home Solar Power System: Can you tell me how many individual solar cells are used in a home solar power system that will be used to power my electrical items

Splicing Electrical Wires Safely

Dave Rongey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:32:55 +0000

Electrical Wire Types and Approved Splicing Practices: I have a 100 amp electrical service box. In it there are stranded wires in the circuit breakers that run to a old gutted fuse box that is used as a large junction box.

Ceiling Fan Installation Tips

Dave Rongey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:03:13 +0000

Here is a Ceiling Fan Installation Check Up to Make Sure the installation is Correct and Safe

Testing a Light Switch

Dave Rongey — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:53:39 +0000

Why a Tester Shows 120 Volts While The Switch Is Off: I have an older home. The bathroom light switch to turn the light on is a little different.