How to install Bath Exhaust Fan/Light Combo

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How to install Basement Lighting circuit

  There is really not much to say about how to physically pull romex, but there is much to say about where to lay and support romex. Pulling is easy but knowing where to lay it could be a very big problem. If not laid in a way it will not be damaged serious consequences … Read more

How to install 4-way Switch

This is one of the task some people look at and tend to think it would be easy to wire. It is an easy task looking at it on paper. But after the wire is pulled is where the confusion begins. If you pull the switch leg off one three-way and the feed wires on … Read more

How to install 4-foot Shop Light Fixture

Hanging a 4 foot fluorescent light is the best way to fix small dark areas like Garages and outdoor sheds. It is called a shop light in the field sometimes. If you have anything larger, I would switch to 8 foot and use reflectors for added light density. Jack chain is best for hanging because … Read more

How to install 3-way switch

Looking at a set of three way switches standing inside a jobsite environment can be intimidating. But looks can be deceiving, even on paper. Try practicing wiring to help. Electrical Equipment is switched on/off daily using many types of switching devices. Switch wiring should be standard for trained eye. Always use the process of elimination … Read more

How to Cut-in boxes

Cut-In Boxes   Everyone wants to know how to cut-in a electrical device box. This is one of the many basic task an apprentice learns but a very important one. Unfortunately, all it takes is making one wrong cut and back charges start rolling in from the drywall contractor. It is basic but must be … Read more