Understanding Home Wiring Basics – thebalancesmb.com

Understanding home wiring basic diagrams are important on your remodeling project. If you are not an electrical contractor it might present additional challenges. Furthermore, you might end up with an erroneous electrical installation presenting safety hazards to buildings occupants. A house wiring diagram is usually part of a set of design blueprints and it shows the location of electrical outlets (receptacles, switches, light outlets, appliances). This article presents some wiring basics from the overhead wires to the interior of the home.

It is important to highlight that power coming from the service head to the electric meter, and then to the main service panel is always live. Before working on these areas the power company must shut the power off.

Home wiring basics require a few handy tools to perform the job. Below is a list of common tools needed to take care of electrical jobs, many of these tools can be found at hardware stores or electrical wholesalers.

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