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
Electrical Question from Curt about Ceiling Fan Switch Wiring
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.
Electrical Question about Outdoor Dusk to Dawn Light Fixtures
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.
How to Repair Landscape Lighting
How can I fix my low voltage outside landscape lights? How to Inspect and Repair Landscape Lighting.
Trying to Get my Water Heater to Work Again
I am trying to get my water heater to work again. I have noticed that it does not heat at all with new elements and thermostats.
Common Mistakes When Wiring a Switched Half-Hot Outlet
I replaced the switch and outlets in a bedroom, why don't they work right? How to Wire a Half-Hot Switched Outlet and Avoid the Most Common Mistakes.
Splicing Electrical Wires Safely
How to Splice Electrical Wires: Electrical Wire Types and Approved Splicing Practices, Electrical Wire Size, Solid and Stranded Wire, Tin Coated Copper Wire
How to Repair a Tripping GFCI Outlet
GFI and GFCI Questions: 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.
Installing Electrical Outlets in a Garage Workshop
How many electric outlets can I have on the same circuit? Installing Circuit Wiring for Outlets in a Workshop Garage.
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Recent Electrical Wiring Projects in the State of Wisconsin
https://ask-the-electrician.com/outdoor-lighting-and-gfci-wiring/lighting/outdoor-lighting-lighting/Wiring for an Outdoor Light and OutletWiring 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
https://ask-the-electrician.com/wiring-basement-light-fixtures/electrical-wiring-2/Wiring Basement Light FixturesWiring 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.
https://ask-the-electrician.com/wiring-a-plug-to-be-controled-by-a-switch/outlets/switched-outlet-outlets/Wiring a Plug to be Controlled by a SwitchWiring 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.
https://ask-the-electrician.com/wiring-a-dimmer-switch-for-new-lights/switches-2/dimmer-switch-switches-2/adding-a-dimmer-switch/Wiring a Dimmer Switch for New LightsWiring 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.
https://ask-the-electrician.com/wiring-a-combo-switch-outlet/electrical-wiring-2/Wiring a Combo Switch OutletWiring 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.
https://ask-the-electrician.com/why-is-my-voltage-not-right-after-my-circuit-breaker-tripped-off/electrical/Why Is My Voltage Not Right After My Circuit Breaker Tripped Off?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.
https://ask-the-electrician.com/why-an-outdoor-led-light-can-trip-a-gfi-outlet/gfi-gfci/gfci-outlets-gfi-gfci/Why an Outdoor LED Light Can Trip a GFI OutletWhy 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.
https://ask-the-electrician.com/what-to-do-about-your-non-grounded-outlets/electrical-wiring-2/What To Do About Your Non-Grounded OutletsWhat To Do About Your Non-Grounded Outlets
My house has three prong outlets but there is no ground wire, is this safe and what should I do? How to Fix Ungrounded Outlets, Grounding an Ungrounded Circuit, What To Do About Ungrounded Outlets.
https://ask-the-electrician.com/trying-to-get-my-water-heater-to-work-again/electrical-wiring-2/Trying to Get my Water Heater to Work AgainTrying to Get my Water Heater to Work Again
I am trying to get my water heater to work again. I have noticed that it does not heat at all with new elements and thermostats.
https://ask-the-electrician.com/sub-panel-grounding-and-neutrals/panel/grounding-panel/Sub Panel Grounding and NeutralsSub Panel Grounding and Neutrals
Understanding Grounding for Sub Panels: When you add a second electrical panel with separate neutral and common bars, do you ground the common to the box along with a ground rod connection?More about Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs
