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Home Office Electrical Wiring


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Summary: Fully Explained Photos and Wiring Diagrams for Home Office Electrical Wiring with Code Requirements for most new or remodel projects*.



Electrical Wiring Options for the Home Office


Home-based businesses are more popular than ever before. Business owners are carving out areas in their homes to set up their home-based business.

They can be found in a shared area of the home or a converted spare bedroom or perhaps even a converted garage. 

No matter where you have decided to locate your home office, you will want to give thought to some of the basic necessities that will enhance your business productivity. 

We will be considering basic home electrical wiring for home office electrical devices as well as data and communications.


Electrical Wiring for Home Office Lighting

Home Office Electrical Projects
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To reduce fatigue and eye strain, we will address the subject of lighting.  If you have a dedicated room for your home office, you will want to consider ceiling mounted fixtures that will provide ample lighting and perhaps add a little style to your business. 

By having your business at home you may want to take advantage of some of the newer styles of lighting such as track lighting, pendant lighting, cable lighting and even some of the newer models of ceiling fan and lighting combinations.  Some of these selections will require special low-voltage power supplies and controls.  Others will operate with traditional fixture wiring.

Equipping the Home Office

Desk top or workspace task lighting fixtures that will provide additional lighting and a little style to your home office are available in all shapes and sizes.

Home Office Receptacles and Power Supplies

No doubt you will be using a PC and other electronic items to assist you in your business.  Grounded receptacles in your home electrical wiring for home office area will provide necessary protection for your electronic devices.  Depending on your location, power quality, and dependability, you may want to consider plug strips which contain surge suppression protection.  Some units are sold with warranties to replace approved equipment that have been plugged into these devices should they be damaged by a power surge.  Another consideration would be a UPS (uninterruptible power supply).  A good UPS will provide backup power on a limited basis, allowing you time to save your data.  Some of these UPS units will actually provide surge and circuit protection for your PC and other external data devices.  I can't emphasize enough the importance of computer protection and solid backup provisions for your important data.

Your two main Internet accesses are cable modem and phone system DSL.  Both of these methods will require cabling for the data access points to be connected to your PC or your network.

The Cable Modem method will require the installation of a data cable which in turn will be connected either to your PC or to a Router which is connected to your Home Network.

The DSL connection will require a phone cable to be installed to a modem installed at your PC location or to a router that is connected to your home network.

Provisions to protect these cable distribution methods against lightning strikes and other electrical storms are something that you should consider for the home electrical wiring for home office.

Options for Home Office Electrical Wiring

Data Cable Electrical ProjectInternet Options Phone Jack Home Office Network Wiring Home Office Wireless NetworkWireless Network
Home Office PowerDedicated Circuit UPS Home OfficeUPS Power Supply Home Alarm ProjectHome Security System
Home Office Recessed LightsRecessed Lighting Home Office Track LightingTrack Lighting Home Office Lighting ControlLighting Controls


More Consdierations for the Home Office

 

Internet and Data are Necessities for Most Home Businesses.

 

Power Quality to Protect your Data is a Must.

 

Home Security Keeps Your Hard Work Safe.

 

Proper Lighting Reduces Fatigue and Stress.

Recent Articles and Questions about Home Office Electrical Wiring



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The Brass Tab and Switched Outlets


Question: I replaced the outlet. The bottom worked with the light switch. the back of the old outlet had 3 white wires to holes in the back and 1 black wire. There were two additional black wires on the bottom screw on the right if you were looking at the outlet with the two prongs on top and hole on bottom. There was also a green ground wire to the ground post. I wired the new outlet the same as the old one and now the switch will not work. What did I do wrong? Thanks, Mike

Dave's Reply: Mike, make sure the brass tab has been removed that bridges the top and bottom receptacles together. Also, screw terminals should only have one wire attached. If there are additional wires then they may be attached using the pigtail and splice method.

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* PLEASE NOTE: This may not be an exhaustive list of devices, circuits or electrical codes. Plan your electrical project with your local building department who will make sure to include all applicable national and local codes that will apply to your project for your area. Obtaining a building permit and having the work inspected is essential for all home projects.


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