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Low Voltage Wiring & Devices

Low voltage devices run everything from thermostats to doorbells. Find out how to install and troubleshoot these devices.

Door Bell Troubleshooting

A doorbell, or a door chime as they are often called, is a convenient way for a visitor to alert you that they are at your front door. By simply pushing a button, a bell or chime is rung and you know there is someone either at the front or back door of your home. But what do you do when the button is pushed and it doesn't ring or chime?

Thermostat Guide

Thermostats come in many shapes and sizes. There are manual rotary thermostats and digital programmable thermostats. They run everything from water heaters to furnaces, to baseboard heaters.

Penny-pinching Heating Costs With Digital Thermostats

Heating your home can be more efficient by installing a programmable thermostat.

Troubleshooting Telephone Problems

Many people still have land-based telephones in their homes and they have their share of problems. This guide will walk you through ways to troubleshoot your telephone system for problems before you call the telephone company or their technition.

Low Voltage Transformers

Learn how a transformer converts 120-volt power to low voltage.

What are Low Voltage Rings?

Low voltage rings are metal or plastic rings. They are used for low voltage devices. Find out which devices attach to them and which do not.

What Thermostat Terminal Letters Mean

Learn what the letters on the terminals of a thermostat mean and what connects to each.

How to Wire a Telephone Jack

Learn how easy it is to wire a telephone jack.

How to Install F-Connectors

Learn how to install an F-Connector on coaxial cable.

Install a Digital Programmable Thermostat

Learn how simple it is to install a digital programmable thermostat.

Low-Voltage Home Lighting

Find out what the benefits of having low-voltage lighting around the home. You'll learn low-voltage basics and the types of equipment available.

In-wall Wiring Guide - Installing Speaker, Audio/Video, and Ethernet

A very detailed look at wiring low voltage devices. You'll find out what wire to use, what tools are needed, safety tips, how to route the wire, and what type of boxes to use.

Will Low Voltage Testing Damage Components?

Before testing any low-voltage equipment, look over this article about damage that occur if it's not tested properly.

What Are Multimedia Cables?

Here are the main low voltage cables used in your home for audio and video.

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