Basic Home Electrical Wiring by Example and On the Job
Learn the basics of home electrical wiring with this beginner-friendly course. Gain confidence in tackling wiring projects and understand electrical safety, theory, and tools. With over 30 years of experience, a licensed electrical contractor provides easy-to-follow diagrams and on-the-job photos. Perfect for homeowners, electrical trade students, contractors, and DIY enthusiasts.
What you’ll learn
- How electricity is generated and enters the home.
- Electrical safety, theory, and basic wiring methods.
- How to select and use the right tools and testers for the job.
- How to wire outlets, switches, light fixtures, and ceiling fans.
While always maintaining a healthy respect for electricity, home electrical wiring projects don’t need to be intimidating. This course will give you the knowledge you need to tackle these projects. Designed for the beginner, this course draws on the more than 30 years’ experience of a licensed electrical contractor and hundreds of on-the-job photos and easy-to-follow wiring diagrams. You will be provided with outside resources to supplement the information in the course and quizzes to test your understanding of the material. After completing this course, you will be able to take on home wiring projects with confidence.
The Course Outline
Safety
⦁ Do not work on energized circuits.
⦁ Do not work with energized wires.
⦁ Do not work in an energized panel.
Basics of Electricity
⦁ Electricity to the home
⦁ Overhead Service
⦁ Underground Service
⦁ Electrical Service
⦁ Grid Power System
Concept and Theory
⦁ Home Electrical Circuit Loads
⦁ OHMS Law Calculations
⦁ Electrical Circuit Loads
Tools
⦁ Hand and Pouch Tools
⦁ Power Tools
⦁ Special Tools
Testers
⦁ Plug In
⦁ Non-Contact
⦁ Analog
⦁ Digital
Electrical Distribution Panel
⦁ Interior Overview
⦁ Main Service Meter
⦁ Panel Circuit Bus
⦁ Earth Ground to Neutral
⦁ Earth Ground Components
⦁ Main Breaker Disconnect
Circuit Breakers
⦁ 120/240 Volt Circuit Breakers
⦁ Brands, Types, and Styles
⦁ Single Pole
⦁ Double Pole
⦁ Tandem
⦁ Quad
⦁ Installing a Breaker
⦁ Multi-Wire Circuits
Wire and Cable
⦁ Wire Sizes
⦁ Old Electrical Wire
⦁ Knob and Tube Wiring
⦁ Wire Connectors
Basic Wiring Methods
⦁ Connecting Wires to Terminal Screws
⦁ Using Wire Strippers
⦁ Making a Splice
⦁ Making a Ground Wire Pigtail
Home Electrical Wiring
⦁ Plans and Permits
⦁ Install Electrical Boxes
⦁ Drill the Wiring Holes
⦁ Install the Wiring
⦁ Install the Main Panel
⦁ Staple and Secure the Wiring
⦁ Make the Circuit Connections
⦁ Install Electrical Devices
Receptacle Outlets
⦁ 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
Switches
⦁ Single Switches
⦁ 3-Way Switches
⦁ 4-Way Switches
⦁ Dimmer Switches
Light Fixtures
⦁ Install an Outdoor Light
⦁ Wiring a Motion Detector
⦁ Wiring a Ceiling Light Fixture
Ceiling Fans
⦁ Wiring Diagrams
⦁ Install a Ceiling Fan and Light
⦁ Install a Ceiling Fan Remote Control
Surge Protection
⦁ Protecting the Electrical System
⦁ Surge Device
Updating Home Electrical
⦁ Outdated Wiring Circuits and Devices
⦁ Switches and Outlets
⦁ Incorrect Wiring Methods
⦁ Illegal Wiring Methods
⦁ Priority Updates
⦁ Smoke Detectors
⦁ AFCI Breakers
⦁ GFCI Outlets
⦁ Panel Upgrade
Who this course is for:
- Homeowners
- ⦁ Electrical Trade Students and Instructors
- ⦁ Electrical Contractors
- ⦁ Building Contractors
- ⦁ City and County Inspectors
- ⦁ DIY’ers
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