A 4-way switch is a type of electrical switch that allows you to control a ceiling light from three or more different locations. We use them in staircases, hallways, large rooms, and other places where it may be hard to run wires to a single light fixture. Four-way switches require a 3-way switch to work. … Read more
You can wire a 4-way switch using two pairs of 3-way switches, a four-way switch and an NM cable, or traveler wires if it is conduit wiring. But you must be familiar with 3-way switch wiring for the intermediate switch to work. To learn how to wire a 3-way light switch, visit our last tutorial. … Read more
You may be new to electrical installation but wish to wire a 3-way switch. 3 way switch wiring is harder than a single pole. It is the interconnection of two or more switches. 3-way light control helps in hallways and large rooms to turn the lights from two locations. But it’s harder to install than … 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
As an electricity user, it is your duty to make sure your house is properly earthed and bonded. This is to prevent the hazardous effect of faulty current. House earthing connects the neutral wires of every outlet to the ground, and whenever there is a short circuit or power surge, it flows through the earth … Read more
Have you ever wondered why we do earthing or ground systems in our homes? Do you know they offer protection to us and our buildings? Well, I will tell you why good earthing is a must-have in our homes. An electrical earthing or ground system is an act of connecting the metallic parts of an … Read more