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This category contains sites which assist with electrical projects and maintenance of electrical devices and components in the home. This category does not include sites which sell goods and services online (Shopping: Home and Garden), sites for businesses that design or manufacture products (Business: Industries: Construction and Maintenance), or sites offering advice for purchasing decisions (Home: Consumer Information).

Subcategories

• Appliances
• Energy Efficiency
• Lighting
• Welding and Soldering

Resources in This Category

• All About Electrical Wiring

  http://electrical.about.com/
  A series of posts that provide detailed information on things electrical.

• All Thumbs DIY: Electrical Subpanel

  http://allthumbsdiy.com/category/electrical/subpanel
  Provides detailed information on how to install an electrical subpanel in a residential setting.

• Aluminum Wiring Information

  http://inspectapedia.com/aluminum/Aluminum_Wiring_Hazards.php
  Information on hazards and remedies.

• Ask the Electrician

  http://ask-the-electrician.com/
  A comprehensive collection of articles providing advice from a trained electrician on topics ranging from how to make your electrical wiring safer through to how to make your home more energy efficient.

• Connect How To

  http://www.connecthowto.com/
  Provides diagrams and explanations that describe in detail how to connect a variety of electrical items.

• Doing Your Own Telephone Wiring

  http://www.wire-your-phones.com/
  Diagrams, advice, and troubleshooting for telephone wiring.

• Electrical Online

  http://www.electrical-online.com/
  A how-to website on home electrical wiring.

• Electrician Talk

  http://www.electriciantalk.com/
  A forum for professional electricial contractors to discuss business and trade knowledge about residential and commercial electrical work.

• EZ DIY Electricity

  http://www.ezdiyelectricity.com/
  Residential electrical wiring projects made easy.

• EZ Forums

  http://www.ez-forums.com/
  A forum that provides advice for do-it-yourself electrical projects relating to communication technology, home repair, construction and electrical installation.

• Faqs.org: Electrical Wiring FAQs

  http://www.faqs.org/faqs/electrical-wiring/
  FAQs for electrical wiring, including definitions, resources, tips, techniques, and safety information.

• Federal Pacific Electric FPE Panel/Breaker Hazard Summary

  http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpepanel.htm
  In-depth discussion of the hazard and remedies.

• Free Electrical Answers By Marosteph

  http://masterslic.tripod.com/electritian.html
  Master electrican provides free advice. Includes faq with answers to common questions/problems.

• Howstuffworks: Electric Motors

  http://www.howstuffworks.com/motor.htm
  illustrated tutorial examines motors from construction to operation.

• IEE Wiring Regulations

  http://www.18th-edition-wiring-regulations.co.uk/
  Information regarding 17th and18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

• Lighting Wiring Diagrams

  http://www.lightwiring.co.uk/
  An extensive collection of common lighting arrangements with detailed lighting circuit diagrams, light wiring diagrams and a breakdown of all the components used in lighting circuits.

• Molex - Good Crimps

  http://www.molex.com/tnotes/crimp.html
  Illustrated tutorial on properly crimping terminals.

• My Electrical Expert

  http://myelectricalexpert.com/
  A source of expert electrical knowledge for home and business owners.

• Porcupine Press

  http://www.porcupinepress.com/_technicalinfo/TechnicalInfo.htm
  Chart for Ohm's law. Illustrated tutorial on bending conduit.

• Sound Home Resource Center - Electrical

  http://www.soundhome.com/topics/topic_electrical.shtml
  Articles primarily on the issues involved with upgrading or repairing home wiring.

• Switch and Outlet Wiring Made Easy

  http://www.switchandoutletwiringmadeeasy.com/
  Information on residential switch and outlet wiring, electrical safety tips and electrical test equipment

• Telephone Wiring

  http://www.homephonewiring.com/
  Advice for home phone wiring and jacks with information at adding second or third line and reference for wire color codes.

• The Circuit Detective

  http://www.thecircuitdetective.com/
  Troubleshooting information, tips, and diagrams are provided for circuit problems in homes by an experienced electrician.

• The Old House Web - Lighting and Electrical

  http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/How-To/Lighting_and_Electrical/
  Articles on adding a second phone line, safety concerns with an old fuse box, and upgrading and older house for high-tech appliances.

• Wire it Yourself

  http://www.wireityourself.com/
  Do it yourself home wiring information with step by step wiring instructions and wiring diagrams.

• Wiring for Power Quality

  http://www.copper.org/applications/electrical/pq/powerquality.html
  Table illustrates some of the new wiring practices recommended vs. outdated methods.

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