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Complete This Checklist Before Beginning Any DIY Electrical Wiring Project
Before beginning any DIY electrical wiring project, you need to give your project some thought. You need to plan out what you want and what you are going to do. You also need to ensure you have the proper permits, locates, materials, testers and tools.
Let’s start with the planning process. Sometimes it helps to draw this out on a piece of paper... more
Three Changes in the 2008 National Electrical Code That Will Drastically Affect Homeowners With Their Next DIY Electrical Wiring Projects
210.12(B) Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection (AFCI). Dwelling Units.
Probably the most important change in the 2008 National Electrical Code® (NEC®)is that Arc-Fault Circuit Interruption (AFCI) Protection is now required for all 120-volt, single phase, 15- and 20 ampere branch circuits installed in most areas of your home.... more
Changing an Electric Dryer Power Cord from a 3-Prong Plug to a 4-Prong Plug
Q: We recently purchased our first brand new house and we moved in last night. When I tried to plug in my dryer the outlet is different than my dryer cord. My dryer cord has 3 prongs and the outlet has 4 holes. Should I change the outlet or the dryer cord and how do I do this?
A: Congratulations on the purchase of your first new house. This is a question I receive a lot. You CANNOT change the receptacle (outlet), this is a National Electrical Code® (NEC®) violation... more
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