Switches & Receptacles
About Switched Outlets
Problems with switched outlets, and how to resolve them. Three different switched receptacle scenarios are explained, including detailed diagrams.
January 14, 2011 4 Comments
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Switches & Receptacles
Adding an Outlet Or a Receptacle From a Switch Box
Can you add an outlet or a receptacle from a switch box? This question comes up fairly often, and causes a lot of frustration for our visitors. Learn the answer.
January 10, 2011 4 Comments
Switches & Receptacles
Electrical Outlet Doesn’t Work and Breaker isn’t Tripped
Electrical outlet is not working, yet the breaker is not tripped? What is the likely cause, and why this can be a dangerous situation.
January 3, 2011 7 Comments
Switches & Receptacles
Video: Common Electrical Outlet Problems
Have you ever plugged a cord into an electrical outlet that feels soft or spongy? Have you ever noticed a green, greasy film leaking out of an electrical outlet or receptacle? Should you be concerned about any of these conditions?
December 31, 2010 2 Comments
Switches & Receptacles
Video: 3-Way Switch
Does the 3-way switch confuse you? In this informative video, Terry Peterman, the Internet Electrician, provides a visual explanation of the 3 way switch.
December 30, 2010 2 Comments
Switches & Receptacles
Electrical Outlet or Electrical Receptacle
Is it a receptacle or is it an electrical outlet? These terms are really interchangeable, but are often confused by the DIYer. This article reviews the basics of the electrical receptacle or outlet, the common types found in the home, and how to make the correct purchase when replacing an electrical outlet.
December 28, 2010 3 Comments
Switches & Receptacles
Video: Understanding Electrical Outlet Wire Colors
Understanding the different electrical wire colors, their function and how to properly connect them is critical to any home electrical wiring project. Electrical wire is color coded, and knowing the role of the black, white, red, and green or bare wire is a must when replacing an electrical outlet, receptacle or switch.
December 20, 2010 2 Comments
Switches & Receptacles
How to Wire a Dimmer Switch in your Home
Learn how easy it is to wire a dimmer switch in your home with these step-by-step instructions. Wiring a dimmer switch is a great way to add some ambiance to a room in your home. This article is supplemental to the recently posted video about replacing a single-pole switch with a dimmer switch.
December 6, 2010 6 Comments
Switches & Receptacles
Video: Install a Dimmer Switch
Installing a basic dimmer switch in your home provides a great opportunity to add mood lighting to a room. This video demonstrates how to easily add a dimmer switch in a room.
December 3, 2010 No Comments
Switches & Receptacles
Video: Replacing a Light Switch With a Dimmer Switch
Dimmer switches are a great way to save energy, and to achieve the desired lighting affect in a room. In this video we show step by step instructions on how to replace a single pole switch with a single pole slide dimmer switch for a dining room light fixture.
December 2, 2010 2 Comments
