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Electrical Wiring in Virginia

Electrical Wiring in the State of Virginia


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


Electrical Wiring Projects in Virginia


  1. UPS Power Supply for a WiFi Router

  2. Is it possible to wire 4 outlets together with 12-2 in 4 separate rooms and instead of the outlets receiving power from the breaker box.

  3. Installing an Outlet for a Wall Mount TV

  4. How can I install an outlet for my new TV? How to add Wiring for a New Outlet, Adding an Outlet for a Wall Mounted TV.

  5. Why Is My Bathroom Light Fixture Not Working?

  6. Bathroom Light Fixture Not Working? How to Fix a Bathroom Light Fixture or a Bath Exhaust Fan that has suddenly Stopped Working. The Most Common Problems with Bathroom Light Fixtures and How You Can Fix Them.

  7. Baseboard Electric Heater Circuit Wiring

  8. Can I Put More Than One Set of Baseboard Heaters on the Same Circuit Breaker? How to Install a Baseboard Heater, Electrical Circuit Wiring.

  9. Running Power from a House to a Shed

  10. How do I go about running power from my house out to a shed? Guide for Sizing Electrical Wire for a Shed, Conduit Size and the Depth of the Trench, Calculate Line Loss and Voltage Drop, Installing a Ground Rod.

  11. Replacing a Standard Wall Outlet

  12. How to Wire a Wall Outlet - Example of Outlet Wiring when there are more than one cable from the electrical circuit.

  13. Splice Electric Dryer Circuit Wires

  14. Can I splice the electrical circuit wires for my dryer circuit? The process of How to Splice and Extend an Electric Dryer Circuit.

  15. Installing Electrical Radiant Heat Floor Mats

  16. How to Install an Electric Radiant Floor Heat System: Components of an Electric Radiant Floor Heat System, Electric Circuit Requirements for a Electric Radiant Floor Heat System.


Recent Electrical Wiring Projects in the State of Virginia


  • Wiring Outlets for a Basement

  • How to Install Basement Outlet Electrical Wiring: Common Methods for Wiring Basement Outlets, Basement Electrical Wiring with Code Requirements for most new or remodel projects.

  • 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 a Wemo Light Switch on a 3-way switch

  • I'm installing a Wemo 3way WiFi Switch replacing an existing 3-way switch.

  • Why Your Christmas Lights Go Off

  • How to Get Your Christmas Lights Working: Why Strands of Christmas Lights Do Not Work and How to Fix the Problem.

  • Why Kitchen Outlets Do Not Work

  • The 110 volt circuit the circuit breaker is not tripped, but appliances won't work: Problems with 110Volt Kitchen Outlets and How to Fix Them, How to Test and Repair Kitchen Electrical Outlet Circuits.

  • Why Is My Bathroom Light Fixture Not Working?

  • Bathroom Light Fixture Not Working? How to Fix a Bathroom Light Fixture or a Bath Exhaust Fan that has suddenly Stopped Working. The Most Common Problems with Bathroom Light Fixtures and How You Can Fix Them.

  • UPS Power Supply for a WiFi Router

  • Is it possible to wire 4 outlets together with 12-2 in 4 separate rooms and instead of the outlets receiving power from the breaker box.

  • Troubleshooting Problems with Electrical Outlets

  • The electrical power in my bedroom is off and none of the wall outlets work: How to Understand Outlet Polarity Testing, When using a outlet tester on the outlets it reads that the hot and ground are reversed.

  • Troubleshoot Electrical Outlet Wiring Problems

  • How can I find out why my outlets are not working? How to Identify Electrical Wiring Problems with Outlets and Wall Plugs, Checking Outlet Wiring, Troubleshooting an Outlet Circuit.

  • Tripping Breaker for a Ceiling Fan and Light

  • I have a problem with a light circuit where I removed an old light fixture and hung a ceiling fan and wired it into the existing setup then powered the circuit and hit the wall switch to check functions and the breaker tripped.

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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