USA Region » Massachusetts


Electrical Wiring in Massachusetts

Electrical Wiring in the State of Massachusetts


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


Electrical Wiring Projects in Massachusetts


Make Sure Your Electric Bill is Correct
How to Get Relief From High Electric Bills and Incorrect Utility Charges: If you think your electric bill is incorrect or too high then here are some things you can do.

Grounding a Home Generator
How to Ground a Generator and the Home Electrical System: Bonding the Generator to the Grounded Electrical System of the Home.

Wire a New Dishwasher
Wiring Connections for a New Dishwasher: How do I connect the electric wires for my new dishwasher?

Replacing a Circuit Breaker – What Size Should Be Used
If a circuit breaker is tripping off, can a larger one be installed to solve the problem? How to Replace a Circuit Breaker: Common Mistakes When Replacing Circuit Breakers and How to Avoid Them.

What Size Light Bulb Is Safe For Fixtures?
Light Fixtures Light Sockets Lamps and Light Bulbs: Guide for Selecting the Right Size Light Bulb, CAUTION: Installing the Wrong Size Light Bulb Can be Dangerous!

How to Add an Outlet to a Light Switch
How to Use Switch Wiring for Receptacle Outlets, Light Switch Wiring and Outlet Wiring.

Why Space Heaters Can Cause Electrical Outlet Problems
What has caused several outlets to stop working? How to Identify Potential Outlet Wiring Problems where Space Heaters are Used, Fix Electric Outlet Problems Caused by Portable Space Heaters.

Adding an Electric Panel and Circuits
Should I add a sub panel to get more electrical circuits? Installing a New Panel for More Electrical Circuits, Why Sub Panels Require a 3-Wire Cable with a Ground Wire, 4- Wire Panels with Neutral and Ground Isolation.


Recent Electrical Wiring Projects in the State of Massachusetts


Wiring Smoke Detectors With Another Circuit
Is it required to have a Separate Circuit for the Smoke and Heat Detectors? Wiring Smoke Detectors for the Home: Electrical Codes for Smoke Detectors with Photos and Wiring Diagrams

Wiring a Dual Outlet For Under Cabinet Lighting
What is dual outlet for under cabinet lighting. I need a fixture that is in the middle of a string of under cabinet lights.

Wiring a Dedicated Circuit for Bathroom Outlets
Can the Bathroom GFCI Circuit be Used for Other Electric Outlets? Bathroom GFCI Outlets on a Dedicated Circuit.

Wire a New Dishwasher
Wiring Connections for a New Dishwasher: How do I connect the electric wires for my new dishwasher?

Why Space Heaters Can Cause Electrical Outlet Problems
What has caused several outlets to stop working? How to Identify Potential Outlet Wiring Problems where Space Heaters are Used, Fix Electric Outlet Problems Caused by Portable Space Heaters.

Why Smoke Detectors Go Off
How to Find the Cause of False Smoke Detector Alarms: Smoke Detector False Alarms and How to Fix Them, What would cause a smoke detector to go off?

Why a New 240 Volt Circuit Produces 120 Volts
Why is my 240 volt circuit only showing 120 volts? How to Correct Incorrect Circuit Voltage.

What Size Light Bulb Is Safe For Fixtures?
Light Fixtures Light Sockets Lamps and Light Bulbs: Guide for Selecting the Right Size Light Bulb, CAUTION: Installing the Wrong Size Light Bulb Can be Dangerous!

Should a GFCI Outlet Be Warm?
The features and benefits of GFCI outlets and receptacles

Replacing and Wiring Three Way Switches
How to wire three way switches with wiring connections and wiring diagrams.

More about Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs


[an error occurred while processing this directive]
» You Can Avoid Costly Mistakes! «

Here is How to Do It:
Wire It Right with the help of my Illustrated Wiring Book

Great for any Home Wiring Project.


  electrical wiring  

Complete Guide to Home Electrical Wiring

Perfect for Homeowners, Students,
Handyman, Handywomen, and Electricians
Includes:
Wiring GFCI Outlets
Wiring Home Electric Circuits
120 Volt and 240 Volt Outlet Circuits
Wiring Light Switches
Wiring 3-Wire and 4-Wire Electric Range
Wiring 3-Wire and 4-Wire Dryer Cord and Dryer Outlet
How to Troubleshoot and Repair Electrical Wiring
Wiring Methods for Upgrading Electrical Wiring
NEC Codes for Home Electrical Wiring
....and much more.





Electrical Tips to Help You Wire it Right

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.

switched-outlet

Residential Electrical Parts and Accessories


Light Switches

120volt Outlets

Circuit Breakers

Electrician Tools

Voltage Testers