mariaelectricals Though we all use electricity in our homes, we sometimes underrate the level of hazards it can cause. Electricity can pose serious threats, ranging from electric shocks to fire outbreaks. Even a household current of 120V can cause electrocution. However, you can prevent them by following electrical safety rules. The National Electrical Code recommends the … Read more
When it comes to led ceiling lights, most people prefer flush mounts to pendant lights. Though they do the same work to illuminate the house, flush mount ceiling lights add extra beauty to your home decor. Since it is not every day that you change light fixtures, you may find it hard to choose the … Read more
From the old normal bulbs to LED ceiling lights, the future belongs to LED products. Sure, LED lights have more advantages than normal light bulbs. It saves energy and money. It is also more durable and friendly to the environment. You will miss some benefits if you are not using LED lights. At mariaelectricals.com, we … Read more
As a plumber and DIY, we all know the importance of using a quality pex tool in pipe fitting work. It helps compress a copper ring to secure a pex pipe and its fittings. Creating a watertight seal on your plastic pipe. Pex crimping tools come in different sizes and types, ranging from tube cutters, … Read more
In our last article, we learned how to wire a 3-way switch. Today in our electrical wiring tutorial, we shall study the 4-way switch wiring. Wiring a four-way circuit is easy if you know how to wire a three-way light control. It is just an addition of a 4-way switch in-between the 3-way switches. A … Read more
You may be new to electrical work and wish to wire a 3-way switch. Wiring a 3-way circuit is harder than a single pole. It is the interconnection of two or more switches. Three-way switches are useful in hallways and large rooms as you can toggle ON/OFF the lights from both ends. But unlike single-pole … Read more
Welcome to mariaelectricals.com. In this article, you will learn how to wire a light switch. Both a single pole, two-way, and dimmer switches. Though it is the work of a licensed electrician to wire a house and electrical box, you as a homeowner can still do some simple installations such as light switch wiring. Wiring … Read more
House electrical wiring is a way of connecting wires to related devices like switches, circuit breakers, sockets, distribution boards, and then linking them to a utility pole for power supply. A licensed electrician who understands electrical diagrams and safety standards does this. During installations, he considers the loads, operating voltage, and national electrical code requirements … Read more
Working in an electrical system requires an electrician rubber glove and sleeve, this is to prevent electric shock and other hazards. Electrician gloves offer hand protection against abrasions, burns, arc flashes, puncture wounds, and electrocution. It also protects you from hazardous substances such as chemicals. Since the work glove is the only barrier between you … Read more
Hipot testing, also called dielectric withstand test, is the direct application of high voltage to a device under test (DUT). This is to ensure that the electrical device is standard. During the test, the insulator passes through a very high voltage, for a specific time more than they will encounter during use. For the device … Read more