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Electrical Wiring in Wisconsin

Electrical Wiring in the State of Wisconsin


Recent discussions from homeowners located in Wisconsin about home electrical projects, including home improvements, room additions, remodel projects, electrical troubleshooting and electrical repairs.


Electrical Wiring Projects in Wisconsin


  1. Repair a Tripping GFCI Outlet

  2. Fix GFI and GFCI Outlets: The GFCI Does Not Always Trip, Lost Power to Other Plugs and Light, The GFI to my Bathroom Quit Working. How to Fix Common Problems with GFCI Outlets, Guide to Troubleshoot and Repair a GFCI Outlet Problem.

  3. How to Fix a Dusk to Dawn Lighting Problem

  4. How to Fix a Dusk to Dawn Lighting Problem with a new lamp: The Most Common Problems with a CFL Dusk to Dawn Fluorescent Light and How to Fix Them.

  5. Installing an Electrical Circuit for a Pool

  6. Circuit Requirements for Pool Equipment Question: I have a 50 amp breaker box outside for my hot tub, I need to install a pool heater, I want to use the same power source from the house to the box. I want to expand the outside box to hold 2 breakers. One for the hot tub […]

  7. Wiring for an Outdoor Light and Outlet

  8. How Can I Wire an Outdoor GFCI Circuit for Outlets and Lighting: Install an outlet on a lamp post near the driveway: GFCI Wiring Connections for Outside Outlet and Lighting

  9. Wiring Switches and Outlets from a Power Source

  10. Connecting Electrical Wiring for Switches and Outlets: The Most Common Method for Wiring Switches and Outlets from the Power Source.

  11. Fix a Wiring Problem that Causes Electrical Trouble

  12. Should a white neutral wire have voltage when the circuit breaker is off? A multiwire circuit has been improperly installed, which is causing electrical problems within the home.

  13. Wire a Water Heater Timer Control to Save Electricity

  14. Save on Your Electric Bill with a Water Heater Time Control | Wiring diagram with the Connections for a Water Heater Timer, Explanation of the Water Heater Timer Wiring Diagram.

  15. Installing Electrical Outlets in a Garage Workshop

  16. How many electric outlets can I have on the same circuit? Installing Circuit Wiring for Outlets in a Workshop Garage.


Recent Electrical Wiring Projects in the State of Wisconsin


  • Wiring Switches and Outlets from a Power Source

  • Connecting Electrical Wiring for Switches and Outlets: The Most Common Method for Wiring Switches and Outlets from the Power Source.

  • Wiring for an Outdoor Light and Outlet

  • How Can I Wire an Outdoor GFCI Circuit for Outlets and Lighting: Install an outlet on a lamp post near the driveway: GFCI Wiring Connections for Outside Outlet and Lighting

  • Wiring Basement Light Fixtures

  • I wired my basement so all the lights operate from one switch but the switch does not operate the lights and the lights just stay on. What did I do wrong? Installing Basement Electrical Wiring for Lights and a Switch.

  • Wiring a Plug to be Controlled by a Switch

  • How can I have the top plug to be switched and bottom to be live? Wire Half-Hot Plugs and Switched Outlets.

  • Wiring a Dimmer Switch for New Lights

  • How can I wire a dimmer switch for light fixtures? How to make the Electrical Connections when Wiring a Dimmer Switch.

  • Wiring a Combo Switch Outlet

  • How Can I Replace a Garbage Disposal Switch with a Combination Switch? How to Wire a Combo Switch Outlet, Wiring a Combo Device Switched Outlet or Half Hot Outlet, How to Convert a Switched Outlet.

  • Wiring a Ceiling Fan with Four Wires

  • How to Wire a Ceiling Fan Switch and Outlet: To wire an outlet from the power which is supplied to a ceiling fan the incoming power source to the switch box must be identified and verified that there is a neutral available as well as the hot and the ground.

  • Wire a Water Heater Timer Control to Save Electricity

  • Save on Your Electric Bill with a Water Heater Time Control | Wiring diagram with the Connections for a Water Heater Timer, Explanation of the Water Heater Timer Wiring Diagram.

  • Why Is My Voltage Not Right After My Circuit Breaker Tripped Off?

  • How to Restore an Electric Circuit: Check the voltage of both legs of power to ground, or test receptacle outlets and devices in the home. If it is found that the voltage is still not correct you may need to call a qualified electrical contractor to make a few tests to identify the problem and make the necessary repairs.

  • Why an Outdoor LED Light Can Trip a GFI Outlet

  • Why does an outdoor LED light fixture trip a GFI Outlet? This electrical wiring question is about an Electrical Problem with a GFCI Outlet in the Back Yard of a Old Home that is connected to an LED Light Fixture.

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The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!

The Non-Contact Electrical Tester
This is a testing tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and is the first test tool I grab to help identify electrical wiring. It is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.

The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!

The Plug-In Outlet Tester
This is the first tool I grab to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring. This popular tester is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect Very handy and easy to use.

Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!

The Wire Stripper and Wire Cutter
My absolute favorite wire stripping tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and this is the tool I use to safely strip electrical wires.
This handy tool has multiple uses:
The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation.
The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets..

The wire stripper will work on both solid and stranded wire. This tool is Very Handy and Easy to Use.

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Residential Electrical Parts and Accessories


Light Switches

120volt Outlets

Circuit Breakers

Electrician Tools

Voltage Testers