Basic Home Electrical Wiring by Example and On the Job 

-How to locate and turn off the main circuit breaker, emphasizing that work shouldn’t be done on energized wiring, and work should not be done in an electrical panel.

-When working on electrical wiring projects we always observe the existing wiring configurations, and make notes about any changes or alterations that have been make.

Electricity to the Home:

Overhead Service: From a pole mounted transformer to the home electric service riser.

Underground Service: From a pad mounted transformer to the home electric service panel. All the electric utility is underground.

Underground Service: From a pad mounted transformer to the home electric service panel. The electric utility is overhead.

Underground Service: From a pole mounted transformer to the home electric service panel. The electric utility is overhead.

Electrical Service:

From overhead or underground to the home electric service panel, with a Grid Tied Solar PV system.

Electric Service:

An Off Grid Power System. A renewable power source with a power storage unit.

Home Electrical Circuit Loads
Kitchen Appliances and Outlets
Lighting
Outlets #1
Outlets #2

Ohms Law Calculations
Working with Known Values

P - Volts
E - Watts
I - Amps
R - Ohms
OHMs Law circuit calculations

Tools for Electrical Wiring

Hand and Pouch Tools

Multi Purpose Tools
Power Tools
Special Tools

Job Specific Tools
Homeowner Tools

Above all, testers are the most important tools to have.

Overview:

Detect the presence of electricity to prevent accidental shock.

Help to troubleshoot and repair electrical faults and component failures.

You will learn about these testers and meters:

Plug In

Non Contact

Analog

Digital

Exterior View
The 120/240 Volt Service

MAIN SERVICE PANEL

Interior Overview
The Main Service Meter
The Panel Circuit Bus
Earth Ground to Neutral
Earth Ground Components
The Main Breaker Disconnect
Fuse Type Panels

120/240 Volt Circuit Breakers
Brands, Types and Styles
Single Pole, Double Pole
Tandem and Quad
Installing a Breaker
Multi-Wire Circuits
AFCI and GFCI Breakers

Home Electrical Wire

#14
#12

#10
Old Electrical Wire

Knob and Tube Wiring
Wire Connectors

Basic Wiring Methods

Connecting Wires to Terminal Screws

Using Wire Strippers

Making a Splice

Make Ground Wire Pigtail

Plan the Project
The Project Begins
Installing the Wiring

Make the Circuit Connections
Install the Structured Media

Install the Main Panel
Ready for the First Inspection

Install the Electrical Devices

Install the Circuit Breakers

Turn on the Power
Test the Circuits and Devices

Receptacle Outlets, with Wiring Diagrams and by Example.

15 and 20 Amp Outlets

One Cable, End of Circuit

Push In Wire Connection

Screw Terminal Wire Connection

Series Wired Outlets

Parallel Wired Outlets

Double Wired Outlets

Half Hot Switched Outlets

GFCI Outlets

How to Wire Switches, with Wiring Diagrams and by Example.

Single Switches

3 Way Switches

4 Way Switches

Dimmer Switches

Wiring Light Fixtures by Example:

Install an Outdoor Light

Wiring a Motion Detector

Wiring a Ceiling Light Fixture

Installing Ceiling Fans by Example

Ceiling Fan Wiring Diagram #1
Ceiling Fan Wiring Diagram #2

Installing a Ceiling Fan and Light Kit

Installing a Ceiling Fan Remote Control Unit

Protecting the Electrical System and Home Devices

The Power Surge Device

Protect the home against harmful power surges that can cause damage to electrical wiring system components and connected electronic equipment.

Protection against powerful power surges.

How a Surge Device is Installed.

Updating Electrical Devices  and the Home Electrical System

How to Identify Outdated Wiring Circuits and Devices
Switches and Outlets

Incorrect Wiring Methods
Illegal Wiring Methods

Improvements and Essential Updates:
Smoke Detectors
GFCI Outlets

Panel Upgrade
AFCI Breakers
Up to Code Wiring
Install New Circuits
Install New Devices:

Grounded Outlets
Light Switches
Light Fixtures