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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Electrical wiring is an essential part of any building or home. It provides power to all appliances, lighting, switches, outlets, and other electrical devices. Some wiring is low voltage for devices like doorbells, while others are higher for bigger loads such as water heaters, sub-panels, fans, etc. A homeowner or diy that wishes to wire … Read more
Looking for a guide on how to wire a 4-way switch? This blog is for you. 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 know how to wire a 3-way switch for the … Read more