Home Electrical How-To

Home electrical how-to articles and wiring diagrams including wiring a switch, wiring a dimmer switch, wiring a receptacle, wiring a ceiling fan, wiring switch/receptacle combination devices, and more are covered in this section. Plus, a review of the different types of lighting available for the home.

Replacing a Pool Light From the Pool Deck

Replacing your lamp in your pool light fixture is something that can easily be done by the average home / pool owner as long as you have a skill set that includes the use of hand tools (scre...

Can You Use the Power Supply From An Existing Light to Add an Additional External Outlet

Before tackling this home wiring project, there are a number of factors that must be taken into consideration. This helpful article and video examines what you must know to complete this pr...

Should I Connect My Motor to 120 or 240 Volts

Learn the key factors that will help you determine whether you select 120 or 240 volts for a motor connection. Continue reading →...

How to Convert an Outlet or Receptacle from 120V to 240V

Learn the proper procedure for changing an outlet or receptacle from 120V to 240V. Continue reading →...

Repair completed and extension cord ready to be tested

Extension Cords – Repair or Replace

Considerations for proper selection of an extension cord and step-by-step instructions for repairing a damaged extension cord. Continue reading →...

Stray and Induced Voltage

A discussion on encounters with stray and induced voltage including the electrical theory behind it and potential health and safety concerns. Continue reading →...

How to Replace a Razor Only Receptacle With a GFCI

You can easily replace that older style "razor only" outlet and upgrade your bathroom with a much safer Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacle. Continue reading →...

Outdoor Lamp Post Installation Questions

Answers to a question regarding the installation of an outdoor lamp post; more specifically, whether it would be necessary to install and wire an electrical box along with the lamp post. C...

Home Electrical How-To

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