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Weekend Wiring Warrior

Take Your DIY Wiring Skills to the Next Level.  

Contents

Section 1: Introduction

Introduction
Preview
Universal Disclaimer.doc

Section 2: Safety First!

2. Safety and Testing
3. Some Information Regarding the Electrical Code Rules, and Electrical Permits.
Quiz 1: Safety First Quiz
6 Things to Consider Before Taking on a DIY Wiring Project
Can 120 Volts Hurt You?

Section 3: The Basics of Electricity

4. The Flow of Electricity
5. Generation, Transmission, Transformers
Quiz 2: The Basics of Electricity
Basic Electrical Theory and Home Electrical Wiring Safety Fundamentals

Section 4: The Distribution Panel

6. The Meter and Main Breaker
7. Branch Circuit Breakers, Neutral Buss Bar, Grounding and Bonding
Quiz 3: The Distribution Panel
Understanding Your Home's Electrical System: The Main Panel
Understanding Your Dishwasher/Garbage Disposal Circuit
Understanding Your Home's Electrical System: The Washing Machine Circuit

Section 5: Breakers Explained

8. Branch Circuit Breakers and Resetting a Tripped Breaker
Quiz 4: Breakers Explained
How to Reset a Tripped Breaker

Section 6: Wires & Cables

9. Wire Colors
10. Cable: Types, Number of Conductors, Sizes, Jacket Colors
11. Breakers and How They Protect Cables and Wires
Quiz 5: Wires and Cables
Proper Technique for Stripping Wire or Cable: Never Nick the Wire
Understanding Electrical Outlet Wire Colors.
How To Strip Cable

Section 7: Electrical Theory

12. Amps, Volts, and Watts
13. The Safe Capacity of Circuit
Quiz 6: Electrical Theory
Understanding an Open or Loaded Neutral

Section 8: Rough Wiring

14. Planning and Guidelines
15. Pulling Cable, Stapling, and Drilling Holes
16. Electrical Outlet Boxes, Installing Cables, Removing Sheath and Stripping Wires
Quiz 7: Rough Wiring
How to Remove a Single Gang Box and Replace With a Two Gang Box

Section 9: Electrical Outlets, Receptacles

17. Receptacles, Terminals, Tabs, and Various Wiring Methods
18. Preparation for Cable and Wire Termination
19. Testing for the Presence of Voltage
20. Middle of Run Receptacles - Two Methods Plus Device Box Grounding
21. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Receptacles
Quiz 8: Electrical Outlets, Receptacles
How to Add an Extra Receptacle
How to Use a Non-Contact Voltage Detector
How to Use a Digital Multi Meter - A Guide for the DIYer
Electric Range Receptacle/RV Receptacle Explained
Kitchen Split Circuit Receptacles Explained
Replacing a Faulty GFCI Receptacle
Wiring a Receptacle
How to Replace a Razor Only Outlet With GFCI Receptacles
Replacing a Dryer Cord Plug and Receptacle
How to Install an In Use Weatherproof Receptacle Cover
How to Wire an RV Receptacle
Adding a Receptacle to an Existing Circuit
Kitchen Split Receptacle Circuits
Mr Weiner Tests a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
How to Test a Circuit to Make Sure the Power is OFF
How to Add a Fridge Receptacle

Section 10: Arc-fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Breakers

22. Arc-fault Breakers Explained
Quiz 9: Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI)

Section 11: Electrical Outlets, Switches

23. Single Pole Switches
24. Three-way Switches (3-way)
25. Four-way Switches (4-way)
Quiz 10: Electrical Outlets, Switches
The Best 3 Way Switch Explanation Ever!
Wiring a Light Switch: An Overview
How to Wire a Light Switch: The Switch Leg Loop/Drop
Matching Dimmer Switches with Proper Bulbs
Troubleshooting a Faulty Wall Switch
How to Wire a Switch - A Two-Gang Switch From Rough-In to Finishing (Introduction)
How to Wire a Switch Part One: How to Strip Cable
How to Wire a Switch Part Two: Installing the Cables into the Box
How to Wire a Switch Part Three: Proper Ground Connections and Splicing
How to Wire a Switch Part Four: Splicing the Neutral Conductors
How to Wire a Switch Part Five: Splicing and Pigtailing the Hot Conductors
How to Wire a Switch Part Six Installing the Switches
How to Wire a Switch Part Seven: Installing the Faceplate
Why is My Leviton Motion Switch Warm to the Touch?
3-Way Switch
Install a Dimmer Switch
Wiring a Dimmer Switch
Wiring a Bath Fan Timer Switch
Understanding Single Pole and 3-Way Switches

Section 12: Electrical Outlets, Switched Receptacles

26. Wiring Switched Receptacles
Quiz 11: Electrical Outlets, Switched Receptacles
Common Electrical Outlet Problems

Section 13: Light Fixtures

27. Wiring a Light Fixture
Quiz 12: Light Fixtures
Replace and Install a New Light Fixture
How to Wire and Install a Ceiling Fan
How To Install a Ceiling Fan With Remote Control
How to Convert a Ceiling Fan to Remote Control
How to Install a Ceiling Fan With an Extended Downrod
Light Fixture Wiring Problems
How to Replace a Plastic Pull Chain Light Fixture
How to Wire a Simple Keyless Lamp Holder
How to Wire LED Patio Lights
Installing Under Cabinet Lighting
LED Under Cabinet Lighting
How to Install Under Cabinet LED Puck Lighting
Getinlight Pro LED Under Cabinet Lighting Installation and Review
How to Replace a Spa Light Fixture
How to Replace a Pool Light Bulb (Lamp)
Replacing a Pool Light Bulb (Lamp) From the Pool Deck
Recessed Ceiling Light Bulb Replacement with LED
LED Bulbs With Battery Backup - One Good Application for Their Use
Save Energy By Replacing T8 Fluorescent Tubes with LED Retrofit
How to Troubleshoot and Repair a Desk Lamp
How to Swag a Light Fixture
How to Replace a Fuse in Your Christmas Lights
Outdoor Lamp Post Installation Q & A
Fluorescent Light Fixture Repair
How to Replace and Install an Outdoor Light Fixture
How to Install a Ceiling Fan With Remote Control: Complete Step-by-Step Instructions
How to Install Recessed LED Panel Lights
How to Install a Flush Mount LED Ceiling Light Fixture

Section 14: Supplemental Information

28. Electrical Tape
All About Extension Cords
A "Neat" Way to Wrap an Extension Cord
How to Wire an Extension Cord
How to Replace a Bathroom Fan
How to Replace a Bath Fan Motor
A Great Way to Hide Audio Visual Wires

Section 15: Conclusion

Wrap Up

Bonus Material

Supplemental information as part of the Weekend Wiring Warrior Course.

Digitalmultimeterebook.pdf
Microsoft Word - Basementebookdraft.doc.pdf
Smart Home Automation - The Five W's.pdf
Smart Home Technology Part One: Installing Google Home Mini
Installing the Nest Learning Thermostat
A Review and Installation of the Tinyuet Electronic Keypad Doorlock
The Best Nest Hello Video Doorbell Installation Tutorial
The Best Wemo Wi-Fi Light Switch Installation Tutorial
The Best Leviton IllumaTech Occupancy Detector Installation Tutorial
Review and Installation of Toucan Wireless Outdoor Camera
Build the Perfect Electrical Toolkit for the Weekend Wiring Warrior.pdf
Simple Voltage Testers for the Diyer
Croc's Tool Review
Staple Shark Tool Review
Millepede Mille-Rod Push-Pull Fish Rod
Using an Electrical Meter to Troubleshoot Wiring Problems
Wiring Diagram ebook.pdf