Learn Electrical Wiring from The Electrician.

by Dave Rongey ©2007-2012

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Surround Sound Connections

• Home Electrical Wiring

• The Electrician explains home electrical wiring diagrams.
• Photos including an actual set of house plans used to wire a new home.
• Choose from the list below to navigate to various rooms of the home.

• Wiring Green SIP Homes

• Styrofoam Insulated Panels - aka: SIP Homes
• Discover Energy Efficient SIP Homes
• See how different a SIP Home will be when installing electrical wiring.

• Electrical Repairs

• The Electrician Explains DIY Electrical Wiring
• Do-It-Yourself Electrical Projects.
• Electrical Repairs
• Electrical Projects

• Wiring Diagrams

• Wiring diagrams for installing and testing home electrical circuits.
• Wiring diagrams help you understand how electrical devices are wired.
• See how various electrical devices and controls operate.

• Dimmer Switch Wiring

• Fully explained how to wire-a-dimmer-switch
• Wiring diagrams for 3-way dimmer switches.
• Take the mystery out of wiring a 3-way dimmer switch.

• Wiring Outlets

• Fully Explained Photos and Wiring Diagrams for Wiring Electrical Outlets.
• Electrical Code Requirements for most new or remodel projects.

• GFCI Outlets

• Learn about the features and benefits provided by GFI Outlets.
• Fully explained GFCI Receptacles and how they are wired.
• Single and Multiple Outlets protected by one GFCI receptacle.

• Ceiling Fans

• Installing electrical wiring for ceiling fans.
• Ceiling Fan Wiring connections.
• Installing an outdoor ceiling fan.

• Ceiling Fan Remote Control

• Understanding Ceiling fan remote controls.
• Options for ceiling fan remote controls.
• Wiring ceiling fan remote control modules.

• Bath Exhaust Fan Installation

• Installing a bath exhaust fan.
• Options for lighted bathroom exhaust fans.
• Wiring switches for bathroom exhaust fans and lights.

• Solar Powered Attic Exhaust Fans

• The benefits of Solar Powered Exhaust Fans.
• Attic exhaust fans are a green energy efficient solution.
• Proper attic venting reduces the load on your air conditioning system.

• Home Generators

• A wide variety of topics all about home generators.
• The process to size, select, and connect a home generator.
• Transfer switches for a safe home generator connection.

• Circuit Breakers and Electrical Wiring

• A guide to home electrical circuit breakers.
• How circuit breakers work to protect your electrical-wiring.
• Properly installed circuit breakers protect home electrical wiring.

• Wiring a Clothes Dryer

• Electrical wiring for a dryer power cord.
• Older 240 Volt electric power cord with 3-wire configurations.
• New 240 Volt electric power cord with 4-wire configurations.

• Electrical Junction Boxes

• Understanding electrical junction-boxes.
• Selecting the right size electrical junction box.
• Junction boxes for outlets, light fixture and electrical splices.

• Electrical Wire

• Understanding electrical wire.
• Selecting the right size and type of electrical wire.
• Electrical wire for outlets, light fixture and large electrical appliances.
• Parts used to terminate, bond and splice electrical wire.

• Troubleshooting Electrical Wiring

• The Secrets of Successful Electrical Troubleshooting.
• Methods used to solve most home electrical problems.
• Identifying electrical wiring failures.

• Electrical Tools

• Hand Tools
• Power Tools
• Battery Operated Tools

• Electrical Testers and Meters

• Testers for home electrical wiring.
• Quality voltage testers that play an important part in electrical safety.
• Testers to identify electrical circuits and help prevent electrical shock.

• Telephone Wiring

• Telephone-wiring diagrams.
• Phone jack wiring with photos and instructions.
• Steps to correctly wiring a telephone jack.

• Electrical Codes

• Electrical Code Directory for home electrical wiring.
• AFCI circuit, electrical-boxes, electrical-circuit, electrical code outlets.
• GFCI circuits, outlets and electrical-grounding.
• Electrical Codes for electrical-services, electrical-underground, electrical wiring,
  electrical-wiring-code, lighting-code, and smoke-detectors.

• Surge Protection and Power Conditioning

• Without Surge Protection home electrical and electronic devices can be damaged from electrical line abnormalities.
• Surge Protection devices will help prevent voltage fluctuations and surges.
• Power Conditioning helps to ensure stable power for sensitive equipment.
• Installing Power Conditioning devices will help maintain reliability for equipment your depend on most.

• Electrical Wiring Videos

• Videos to help educate you about many aspects of home electrical wiring.
• Video introductions for several electrical topics and electrical projects.

• Car Wiring

• Car Problems
• Car Electrical
• Car Wiring
• Car Fuses
• Basic Car Engine Electrical Components
• Distributor Rotor Assembly and Removal
• Automotive Electrical Radio Wiring

Find out more about The Electrician

• Replacing Recessed Lights with Pendant Light Fixtures

Installing Pendant light Fixtures: I would like to change out the recessed lighting in my kitchen to a couple of pendant fixtures.




• Fluorescent Lighting Problem and Repair Checklist

How To Identify and Repair Problems with Fluorescent Light Fixtures: I have fluorescent lighting in my kitchen and I have been having issues getting the lights to turn on when it is humid.




• Range Circuit Wiring and 3-Wire Outlets

Connections for a 3-Wire Range Cord: I am installing a new electric range oven in a remodeled kitchen.




• Basement Lighting Project

Installing Basement Electrical Wiring: I installed 10 each recessed lighting in my basement- I ran 14 gauge wiring from the lights to the switches to the breaker box using 20 amp breakers.




• Principles for Domestic House Wiring

Domestic House Wiring and Electrical Circuit Planning: Could you tell me how a domestic building is wired and what principle is there to follow in wiring a domestic building?




• Checklist for Electrical Wiring For Light Fixtures

Checklist for Adding Wiring for Light Fixtures: I took power from an outlet using 14-2 to a single pole switch, capped the whites,from the switch I ran 14-2 to a flood light.