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Electrical Wiring Codes

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Installing Motion Detector Light Fixtures

Motion Detector Fixtures can replace most existing outside wall fixtures. The positioning of the motion sensor head should be adjusted for the area to be lighted. Motion Detectors have adjustment that enable you to control the sensitivity and the duration for the light to stay on. The adjustments are usually done while the motion head switch is in the TEST position for best results, then switch back.

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ELECTRICAL CODE TRAINING


House Electrical Wiring

home electrical Residential Electrical Wiring
New and Remodel Projects
Safety Upgrades
Improved Energy Efficiency


kitchen electrical
bedroom electrical
laundry electrical wiring
These articles will show you the home electrical wiring diagram for all the areas of a typical home. You will learn about the electrical codes required when wiring these areas for your new or remodel project. Give your home a face lift and enhance the electrical devices that will bring out the best in you. Remodeling will upgrade your metrical wiring add improve energy efficiency while adding improved safety measures for you home, and great additional value for any home

Electrical Troubleshooting

electrical testers How to Identify Problems
Basics of Electrical Testers


troubleshooting circuits
wiring problems
electrical repairs
Electrical problems in the home call for a safe approach to systematic troubleshooting. These electrical troubleshooting articles will explain the process of examining the components that typically point to most electrical failures in the home. The basics of electrical testers is also explained showing the variety of electrical testers available and how they are used.

Wiring Switches

electrical switches Wiring Switches
Basic Switching Methods
Detailed Wiring Diagrams


residential wiring diagrams
wiring 3 way switches
wiring 4 way switch
x 10 switches
Home electrical switches and how they are wired to control lighting fixtures, wall outlets, garbage disposals and other electrical devices. This series of electrical switch articles explains how a variety of switches are wired using fully explained wiring diagrams that show the wiring methods used for most home electrical applications.

Home Electrical Safety

electrical safety Home Electrical Safety
New Electrical Codes
Home Protection Features

Smoke Detectors
GFI Receptacle
AFCI Circuit
Modern homes are now required to have important safety features integrated directly into the wiring methods as specified for each area of the home. These important features are explained detailing how they work to protect your home and its occupants. Older homes can also benefit by performing upgrades which will add these important features and add value to the property.

Electrical Wiring Parts

Electric Parts Electrical Parts
Circuit Design
Environmental Considerations
Electrical Code Compliance


electrical wire size and types
electrical junction boxes
electrical wire connectors
Installing the correct electrical part requires planning and identifying the required electrical circuit then the appropriate components can be selected for the application with consideration to any environmental conditions which may require added protection by selecting electrical parts rated for exposure to rain or other conditions.

Home Energy Savings

Energy Savings Energy Savings
Basic Energy Audit
Energy Savings Checklists


Lower Energy Bills
Insulation Tips
Save Energy Today!
We are living in the exciting age of seeing a variety of energy efficient devices become available. Here is a variety of suggestions you can use at any time to help reduce your high energy costs while improving the efficiency of the components of your home along with Check Lists to help you benefit from these energy savings ideas.

Electrical Circuits

Electric Circuits Electrical Circuits
240 Volt 3 Wire
240 Volt 4 Wire
Dedicated Circuits


Clothes Dryer Circuit
Range and Oven Circuit
Microwave Circuit
Our electrical appliances are now being manufactured to require different electrical connections and the electrical codes have been changed to require that circuit requirements meet these requirements for these newer appliances. There are some exceptions where the wiring can be adapted if allowed by the manufacturer of the appliance.

Hot Tub Wiring

Hot Tub Wiring Wiring Size and Type
GFCI Circuit Protection
Disconnect Switch Location

Electrical Specifications
Wiring Procedures
Electrical Circuit Size
Careful attention needs to be given to the hot tub electrical circuit, specifically the wire size and type. Paying attention to the hot tub specifications will be our guide to the circuit design and installation. The most important component of the hot tub circuit is the provision for GFCI Protection and the location of the disconnect switch at the location of the hot tub. When the hot tub or spa is properly installed and maintained, it will provide years of enjoyable, trouble free operation.


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