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Electrical Wiring - Home Wiring and Wiring Diagrams
Help with Your Home Wiring complete with Wiring Diagrams
Switches
3-Way Switches Wiring Diagrams
Two switch locations
4-Way Switches Wiring Diagrams
Three or more switch locations
Single Switches Wiring Diagrams
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Installations with Switch Options
Ceiling Fan Wiring Wiring Diagrams
Understand code requirements
Ceiling Fan Switch Options
Switch options for your application
Ceiling Fan Installation Part 1 -2
Actual installation in progress
Energy Saving
Guide to Saving Energy and Lowering Your Energy BillsStay Cool This Summer
Air conditioning tips
Track Your Energy Costs
An energy audit you can do
Save Energy Today!
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Bathroom Exhaust Fans complete with Wiring Instructions
Light Switches
One or two switch wiring options
Fan Switches
New switches that save energy and money
Combo Switches
Great for remodel applications
Exhaust Fan Installation
Actual installation in progress
Safety
Protection for Your Home and FamilySmoke Detectors Wiring Diagrams
Get up to date and be safe
GFCI Wiring Diagrams
Ground fault circuit interrupters
AFCI
Arc fault interrupters and code requirements
Voltage Testers
How to select a good tester
Construction
Methods to Electrical Wiring Success
New Construction
Market slumps creates advantage
Remodeling
Considerations for your project
Energy Efficient Homes
Options for construction and materials
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Global dependency on electrical services means higher job security
Home Wiring
See Areas of the Home Wired to NEC Code Requirements
Kitchen
The most active room of the home
Bathroom
Life's little necessities
Bedroom
Enjoy your rest time
Home Office
Productivity tools
Laundry Room
Safe and dependable
Identify the Right Parts for your Electrical Project and be Code Compliant
Wire Types and Capacities
Cables and common wire types
Devices and Junction Boxes
Select the right box for your application
Working with Wholesale Suppliers
A valuable resource to help save you money and get the parts you need
Additional Safety and Security can be Provided with a Home Generator
Generator Guidelines
Considerations when selecting
Stationary Generators
Back-Up power when you need it
Generator Safety
Prevent hazardous conditions
Control Relays
Circuit intervention and control
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Wiring Diagrams to Help you Get Online and Connected
Twisted Pair
Make the right connection
RJ-45 Telephone Jack Wiring
E-Z terminations
Quad Wire Conversion
Simple connections bring dial tone
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Ask-The-Electrician - Dave Rongey
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This site will help you become familiar with typical home electrical systems as I share with you hands-on details through photos, wiring diagrams and the actual process of how home electrical systems are installed. I will also discuss some of the most common electrical hazard areas. The knowledge you receive will help you make the decision to perform a chosen project yourself or to hire it out.
Dave Rongey and his Ask-The-Electrician web site will help you see how a professional does it, and if you choose to do the work yourself you could save over half of the cost of hiring it out, while adding value to your home.
This web site is the result of a professional electrician who loves photography, has been Certified by Microsoft and enjoys the Internet.Please Proceed Carefully! You should NEVER work on circuits that are energized. When electrical systems are treated with respect and installed properly you will be assured of the safe and useful service it will provide.
Let over 35 years of experience be your "Internet-Electrician" and guide you through your home wiring projects, answer your questions, and provide you with safety tips and energy saving ideas. We will be looking at everything from common parts and materials to simple repairs, room additions and even major renovations and remodel projects.
Good luck with your projects and God bless you all!
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Steps to Success with Your Electrical Project:
- Plan the Installation of Your Device.
- Investigate Code Compliance & Local Ordinances.
- Determine the Required Power, New or Existing.
- Wire Size and Circuit Protection is Determined.
- The Wiring Path and Components are Identified.
- The Materials List is Developed.
- The Project Proceeds.
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I get a lot of questions about electrical Do It Yourself projects. I'm happy to hear that many people are upgrading their homes to safer electrical wiring systems by replacing old, outdated wiring. Be careful about wire sizes, breaker sizes and junction boxes. Planning out your rewiring project is essential. I'm amazed at some of the wiring mistakes I've seen even in newer homes where circuit loads were not taken into consideration and additional wiring is needed to be installed after some of these homes were sold. Don't let this happen to you. Take all your electrical loads, present and future, into consideration. If you have an electrical question, I would love to help.



