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
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
Maybe you are new to electrical work and wish to wire a 3-way switch. Wiring a multi-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
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