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Common answers to all electrical wiring questions and electrical wiring projects you may have in the home. Detailed articles, step-by-step instruction, wiring diagrams and photos. Learn the essentials of home electrical wiring safety, common home electrical wiring projects like wiring a light switch and three and four way switches, how to replace a breaker in your panel, and how to troubleshoot common home electrical wiring problems in your home.

Repair completed and extension cord ready to be tested
Considerations for proper selection of an extension cord and step-by-step instructions for repairing a damaged extension cord. Continue reading →...
Meter Reading 200+ Volts
A discussion on encounters with stray and induced voltage including the electrical theory behind it and potential health and safety concerns. Continue reading →...
Juction box access post 1
This article answers questions regarding the accessibility of electrical equipment or components like outlet or junction boxes, transformers, and other electrical devices. Continue reading ...
Testing the GFCI Receptacle
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 →...
CIMG0124
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...
SI Exif
November is Child Safety Protection Month. New home wiring applications such as vocal smoke alarms and tamper resistant receptacles will make your home a safer place for your family. Contin...
Grabbed Frame 2
This informative video demonstrates how to use an electrical meter to troubleshoot a common wiring problem - identifying which wires to connect to a new fixture. Continue reading →...
Fluke Meter
Here is a perfect example of a situation where a meter is an invaluable tool, and tips on how to use it. You removed a ceiling fixture to replace it with a new one, and in the process you t...
 

The Basics of Household Wiring DVD

"If you're looking for a good reference to help you understand simple home wiring, I personally recommend 'The Basics of Household Wiring' DVD".

Terry Peterman, the Internet Electrician
 
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