Electrical Online – The Basics of Household Wiring DVD

This informative video demonstrates how to use an electrical meter to troubleshoot a common wiring problem - identifying which wires to connect to a new fixture. Continue reading ...

An explanation of how a GFCI or ground fault circuit protector works and how it protects us from electric shock. Continue reading ...

Testing a circuit to make sure the power is off is a critical step in any DIY home electrical wiring project. Learn how simple voltage testers can be used to confirm this. Continue readin...

A question about what to do when the cable is too short to reach the new junction box location when replacing a range hood fan. Continue reading ...

We're back in Mexico and have posted pictures of some potentially dangerous electrical wiring situations, and an example of how to make the best of a bad situation with duct tape! Continue r...

There can be a number of possible causes of a power loss to a circuit. In the following article I review the steps to narrowing down one possible cause for a loss of power and how to remed...

This article examines the possible causes of a faulty GFCI receptacle, how to use a tester to determine if the GFCI receptacle is faulty, and how to replace the receptacle. Continue reading ...

In this article and supplementary video, I demonstrate how to add outdoor patio lighting using LED tape lights. In the example of this specific project, adding LED tape lights to the pati...

In this article and supplementary video I share what I consider to be the best way to wrap an extension cord. It all starts with a scenario that may be very familiar to you. You need a l...

Nothing feels better on a hot summer day than the cooling breeze of a ceiling fan. Plus, the addition of a ceiling fan in a bedroom can make the difference between a pleasant evening or a ...

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Electrical Online - The Basics of Household Wiring DVD