Category: electrical wiring

As a homeowner, you might have asked how long does electrical wiring last in a house? The answer to this question depends on some factors, such as the type of wiring, installation quality, and environmental factors. A house wired with copper wires will last longer than one wired with aluminum or inferior wires. So with… Continue reading How Long Does Electrical wiring Last in a House

If you have a solar system or an inverter battery backup in your home, you will agree with me that the performance of any power inverter depends on the quality of your solar battery. Inverter batteries come in different types and each type has a specific advantage over the other. This article will explore the… Continue reading Three Main Types of Inverter Batteries for Your Home Solar System

As a homeowner, I know you sometimes witness an outlet spark when you plug in an appliance. While it is common and mostly harmless, it can be an early sign of electrical problems. This article will pinpoint the major causes of outlet sparking, and how to fix it. Read on for complete details. What is… Continue reading Why is my Outlet Sparking When I Plug in Appliance

Every cable in an electrical system contains three wires, the hot, neutral and ground wire. These wires are responsible for the transmission of electricity, and protection against ground fault. When an outlet is labelled as an open hot outlet by an electrician or inspector, it means that the hot wire is disconnected. This article will explain… Continue reading Open Hot Outlet Explained! Causes and How to Fix the Circuit.

Welcome to mariaelectricals.com. In this tutorial, you will learn how to wire a single pole light switch, and dimmer switches. Though it is the work of a licensed electrician to wire a house and switch boxes, you as a homeowner can still do some simple installations such as light switch wiring. Wiring a light switch… Continue reading How to Wire a Single Pole Light Switch Showing All Light Switch Wiring Diagrams

If you are living in an older home built before 1960, or still have some 2 prong ungrounded outlets in your house, it’s time you upgrade to meet the code requirements. Non-grounded outlets can pose serious risks in homes ranging from electrical shocks, to fire hazards and damage to electrical appliances. That is why it… Continue reading Ungrounded Outlets! Dangers and How to Fix It.

As a homeowner, I know you have heard the electrical term ground wire, and also have them on your major appliances and outlets. But did you know their role in home electrical safety? This article will teach you all you need to know about electric earth wires, and its roles in home safety. What is an… Continue reading Ground Wire Explained: The Importance & How It Works

As an electricity user, it is your duty to make sure your house earthing system is proper. This is to prevent electric shock and other hazards. House earthing or grounding connects the earth wires of every outlet to the ground, and whenever there is a short circuit or power surge, it flows through the earth… Continue reading What is House Earthing or Grounding?

As an electricity user, I know you have been witnessing an electrical short circuit. But did you know it can pose a serious risk in your home if unchecked? This article we will explore exactly what an electrical short circuit is, the various causes and how to prevent it. Read on for the full details. What… Continue reading Electrical Short Circuits: Causes and How to Prevent Them

As a homeowner, it is normal to replace an old light switch when it fails. It is also safe to hire an electrician if you don’t have wiring experience. But have you ever tried replacing a 4-way light switch? This article will guide you on how to replace a 4-way switch. What is a 4-way… Continue reading How to Replace a 4 Way Light Switch