Electrical Wiring, Circuitry & Conduit
Surface-Mounted Wiring
Surface-mounted wiring is an easy way to extend or add to an existing outlet. This article tells you how easy it is.
Electrical Wire Age - Do You Know How Old Your Wiring Is? - Update Wiring
Electrical Wire Age - Do You Know How Old Your Wiring Is? - Update Wiring
How Does your Electricity Flow?
In order to understand how electricity flows, you must first understand what the key terms mean. This simple list gives you some of the most commons terms. Electricity flows through electrical wire and componets like water flows through copper tubing in your home. As electricity flows through a circuit, it encounters some resistance in the...
Trenching
Electrical safety is number one before you dig, so here are some great tips to adhere to before you dig, while youdig, and after you dig a trench for wiring.
What is Grounding and How Does it Work?
Grounding and electricity go hand in hand. In fact, to safely use electrical devices, equipment, appliances, and tools, make sure that your connection is grounded properly. Here's why grounding is important.
Nonmetallic Cable - How To Read Labels On Nonmetallic Cable - Romex
Nonmetallic Cable - How To Read Labels On Nonmetallic Cable - Romex
Electrical Wire - Electrical Wire Sizes - Electrical Wiring
Electrical Wire - Electrical Wire Sizes - Electrical Wiring
Nonmetallic Cable Sheathing Color
In home wiring that implements nonmetallic sheathed cable (NM), the outer sheath color indicates the wire gauge or size and amperage rating of the wire within. Most NM-B cable, made after 2001, is sheathed with different colored wire sheathed to make identification easier for both consumers and inspectors. This color coding of the wire sheath is strictly voluntary, but most manufacturers have …
Cementing PVC Conduit and Fittings
Working with PVC conduit and its fiitings is easy and with the right right technique, you can have a strong holding bond between the conduit and the fitting by using this great tip on how to glue with PVC glue.
Wiring Diagrams - Simple Depiction of a Generator Transfer Switch
Learn how a transfer switch is connected with this very simple diagram.
Ceiling Fans With Wiring Diagrams
Learn the energy-saving benefits of ceiling fans and learn how to troubleshoot their problems. There is a great line diagram of how a ceiling fan is wired.
Wiring Diagrams - Wiring a 230 Volt 2-Speed Pump
A nicely depicted diagram of how to wire a 230-volt motor.
Electrical Wiring & Connections
A vast list of electrical wiring articles and examples of wire connections, wire sizes, and wire uses.
Color Coding of Electric Wires and Terminal Screws and Their Function
Learn what color wire goes where on switch and outlets terminals and why.
Electrical Wiring
Electrical wiring comes in many different voltage ratings, colors, and uses. It may be used for feeder wiring, low-voltage wiring, branch circuitry throughout your home, or eve grounding. The size and style of the wire that you're using dictates its usefulness on the project that you're trying to accomplish. Understanding electrical wiring is...
Receptacle Wire Connections
If you've ever wondered why one connection method to a receptacle, often called an outlet, is better than another, this is the article for you.
Receptacle Boxes and Cable Installation Code
Installing electrical boxes and electrical cables are made easy by following these recommended electrical installation codes.
Creating a Circuit Directory
Labeling circuit breakers and fuses is not only a good idea so tha you know the locationand devices they serve, nut also a National Electrical Code requirement.
Top Eight Ways to Improve Your Home's Value
Have you ever wondered if you can improve the value of your home?
Why does one person get more money for their home when they sell it while another gets little or can't sell theirs at all? Why does one person seem to find wealth and prosperity with everything he touches, while another person never succeeds at anything? Could it be luck or is...
Thermal Electric Motor Protection
Electric motors incorporate thermal protection to protect the motor from burning up, find out why.
Wire Size
My readers often ask what the proper sized wire is for installations in a home. Here's a look at the common sizes.
Electrical Circuits Needed When Remodeling A Kitchen
If you are remodeling your kitchen, you will need to be sure these ciruits are in place.
What is an Underwriter's Knot
Plugs and cords that have no built-in strain relief need something to keep them from being pulled out of the connection easily.
Electrical Wire Color Coding
Find out what the electrical wire color coding is when working on electrical projects. Learn which wires are used as hot, neutral, and ground wires.
Design a Kitchen Electrical Wiring Plan
How to wire a kitchen.
Wire Connection Problems and Solutions
Electrical connection problems may be prevalent around your home and here are some of the most common and how to fix them.
What Is Surface-Mounted Wiring?
When you need to extend a circuit and cutting in boxes just isn't an option, surface-mounted wiring may be the answer.
What Is A Conductor?
When you think of the term conductor, you think of anything that conducts electricity through something, often wires.