House Wiring Diagrams and Project Guides

light switch wiring diagram
Wiring Diagrams for Light Switches-
Numerous diagrams for light switches including: switch loop, dimmer, switched receptacles, a switch combo device, two light switches in one box and more.
combo switch wiring diagram
Wiring Diagrams for Combo Switches-
Diagrams for wiring a combo switch/receptacle device to control a light or other load or to control itself.
receptacle outlet wiring diagram
Wiring Diagrams for Receptacle Wall Outlets-
Diagrams for all types of household electrical outlets including: duplex, GFCI, 15, 20, 30, and 50amp receptacles.
3 way switch diagram
Wiring Diagrams for 3-Way Switches-
Diagrams for 3-way switch circuits including: with the light at the beginning, middle, and end, a 3-way dimmer, multiple lights, controlling a receptacle, and troubleshooting tips.
4 way switch diagram
4 Way Switch Wiring Diagrams-
Diagrams for 4-way switch circuits including: various source and light locations, dimmer for a 4-way circuits, wiring for 4 locations, and troubleshooting tips.
diagram 3 way switch with multiple lights
3 Way and 4 Way Switches to Control Multiple Lights-
Diagrams for wiring to control multiple light fixtures with 3 and 4-way switches.
fan light kit wiring diagram
Wiring Diagrams for a Fan/Light Kit-
Diagrams include: using a light switch to control both the fan and light, separate light dimmer and fan speed controls, light dimmer and pull-chain fan.
bathroom exhaust fan wiring diagram
Wiring Diagrams for a Bathroom Exhaust Fan/
Diagrams include: fan timer, single switch, gfci combo switch, and two switches in one outlet box.
wiring diagram outlet to outlet
Wiring Diagrams for Multiple Receptacles-
Diagrams for wiring multiple receptacles including circuits for duplex receptacles and ground fault interrupters.
wiring diagram for two outlets in one box
Wiring Diagrams for Two Outlets in One Box-
Wiring for two receptacles, two switches, and a receptacle outlet and switch in the same box.
wiring diagram gfci switch combo
GFCI Outlet Switch Wiring-
Diagrams include wiring for a garbage disposal or light fixture controlled by the combo switch with both protected and unprotected arrangements.
ground fault circuit interrupter wiring diagram
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Wiring Diagrams-
Diagrams for GFCI receptacles including protection for duplex receptacles in the circuit and the GFCI at the end of the circuit.
wiring diagram for a circuit breaker
Circuit Breaker Wiring Diagrams-
Wiring for a breaker box, a GFCI breaker, as well as 15, 20, 30, and 50 amp circuit breakers.
wiring diagram for a switched outlet
Switched Receptacle Wiring Diagrams-
Wiring diagrams for a switch to control a receptacle with various arrangements and multiple receptacles in the same circuit.
wiring diagram for a new light
Diagrams to Add a New Light Fixture-
Wiring to add a light from an existing switch or receptacle circuit.
wiring diagram for a new receptacle outlet
Diagrams to add a New Receptacle-
Wiring diagrams to add an outlet from an existing switch or receptacle.
wiring diagrams for several doorbell circuits
Doorbell Wiring Diagrams-
Wiring for hardwired and battery powered doorbells including adding an AC adapter to power an old house door bell.
wiring diagrams for a lamps
Lamp Wiring Diagrams-
Wiring for a standard table lamp, a 3-way socket, and an antique lamp with four bulbs and two switches.
run of new electrical cable behind a baseboard
Adding a New Electric Wall Outlet-
How to run cable behind a baseboard to add a new receptacle outlet.
splicing electric wires with a pigtail
Making a Pigtail Splice-
How to strip and slice electrical wires in a junction box.
light switch drawing
How to Wire Outlets and Switches-
How to choose and replace light switches and duplex receptacle outlets.
illustration of wiring inside walls
Running Cable Behind Walls-
Methods for finding an electrical source and running new cable in walls and ceilings.
how to frame for a new ceiling fixture
Framing a New Ceiling Fan-
Installing framing and hanging a new ceiling fan and light kit.
calculating electrical loads
Formula for Calculating Amps-
Using volts and current ratings to calculate watts drawn by an appliance, includes a chart of standard wattage ratings for household devices and appliances.
electrician's fish tape
Electrical Glossary for a household systems
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