Light Bulb and Dimmer Switch Compatibility
May 4, 2012 by admin
Filed under Ceiling Fan Questions, Switch Questions
Understanding How Dimmer Switches Work with Light Bulbs
How Do I Wire a Remote Control Ceiling Fan?
March 28, 2012 by admin
Filed under Ceiling Fan Questions, Electrical, Hampton Bay Remote
How to Use a Remote Control and Wall Switches for a Ceiling Fan so it will allow you to use the remote control for the light only but you will need to control the fan motor.
Possible Causes of Lost Electrical Power
March 25, 2012 by admin
Filed under Partial Power Questions, Trouble Shooting Questions
How to Diagnose Electrical Problems and Lost Power After Electrical Storm that can Leave your Electrical Circuits Dead
Incorrect Repairs That Create Home Electrical Hazards
March 24, 2012 by admin
Filed under Unsafe Wiring, Wiring Questions
Make Sure You Avoid Creating This Dangerous Electrical Shock Hazard in Your Home
Avoid Home Improvement Electrical Wiring Problems
March 23, 2012 by admin
Filed under Wiring Methods, Wiring Questions
How to Avoid Home Improvement Electrical Problems and How to Locate and Hire a Good Electrical Contractor
Ceiling Fan Wiring Diagram Black White Red and Green Wires
March 7, 2012 by admin
Filed under Ceiling Fan Questions, Ceiling Fan Wiring Diagram
Ceiling Fan Wiring Diagram Black White Red and Green Wires: I am trying to install a ceiling fan. The fan itself has a white, black, blue and green wires.
What Size Conduit For Electrical Wires
February 25, 2012 by admin
Filed under Liquidtight Flex
Selecting The Right Conduit Size for Electrical Wires: I have 4- #10 THHN 2-#12 THHN going 15ft non metallic liquid tight flex to hot tub and yes 1 of the # 10 is a ground.
Electrical Wiring Methods: Screw Terminals or Quick Connect
February 20, 2012 by admin
Filed under Wiring Methods, Wiring Questions
Electrical Wiring Connections and Methods: Is it true that the older method of wiring switches and outlets is to attach the wiring to the switch or outlet with the screw on the switch or outlet.
Safe Electrical Wiring Methods for Garages
February 7, 2012 by admin
Filed under Wiring Methods, Wiring Questions
Options for Protecting Garage Wiring: Is it OK to run Romex wire through and along studs in a garage if I am NOT installing drywall?
Cable Strapping and Wiring Methods
February 7, 2012 by admin
Filed under Wiring Methods
Installing and Strapping Electrical Wire: When strapping wire it must be strapped every 4 feet or so and withing 1 foot of boxes, but do I need to strap it at 4 foot intervals as it runs through the holes in the studs?
Electrical Wiring Safety and Home Inspections
January 28, 2012 by admin
Filed under Unsafe Wiring
Testing and Correcting Older Home Electrical Wiring: THE POLARITY TESTER SHOWS THAT I HAVE THE NEUTRAL AND HOT WIRE REVERSED BUT ITS NOT THE CASE THAT I FIND. ANY SUGGESTIONS?
How To Identify Electric Cord Wires
January 9, 2012 by admin
Filed under Cord Questions, Identifying Wires Questions
The Key To Identifying Flat Cord Wires
Kitchen Range Circuit
December 11, 2011 by admin
Filed under Oven Wiring, Range Circuit Questions
The Electrician Explains Electrical Circuit Wiring for an Electric Range Circuit
Splicing Electrical Wiring In an Attic
December 8, 2011 by admin
Filed under Attic Splice, Electrical
How to Safely Splice Electrical Wiring
Safety Guidelines For Light Fixture Projects
November 28, 2011 by admin
Filed under Light Fixture, Safety Questions
Performing Do-It-Yourself Projects, Building Light Fixtures and Safety
Is It Safe To Install Aluminum Wire?
November 27, 2011 by admin
Filed under Aluminum Wire
Considerations When Installing Aluminum Electrical Wiring – Aluminum wire is safe when…
Safety When Working With Electricity
November 25, 2011 by admin
Filed under Identifying Circuits, Safety Questions
Safety When Working on Electrical Wiring
Upgrading Old Home Electrical Wiring
November 22, 2011 by admin
Filed under Wiring Methods, Wiring Questions
A Solution When You Need to Install Surface Electrical Wiring
Cut Extension Cord Causes Power Loss to Outlets
October 10, 2011 by admin
Filed under GFCI Outlet Questions
While working outside I was trimming a hedge with an electric hedge trimmer and I cut through the extension cord. The outlet that I was using and three others lost power…
Relocating and Splicing an Underground Electrical Circuit
August 15, 2011 by admin
Filed under Splicing a Cable
How to move and splice an underground electrical circuit


