Light Bulb and Dimmer Switch Compatibility

Understanding How Dimmer Switches Work with Light Bulbs

How Do I Wire a Remote Control Ceiling Fan?

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

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

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

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

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