Friday, June 16, 2017

Common Electrical Wiring Problems

Electrical Wiring Issues

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When electrical wirings do not work. (Photo Credits)

Electrical wirings is an important electrical fixture. Once issues develop it can either cause more complications and electrical problems which can be expensive.

Professional help is definitely needed once these issues come up, but it is important as well that homeowners will have an idea about what is going on, or what possible problems can arise.

Home-Repair Central explained why electrical wiring is important and that a lot of issues can happen given its huge role in ensuring electrical distribution in the house.

“There are numerous items in your home that have electrical wiring. Outlets, lights and appliances come quickly to mind. Some items use low voltage, others use a lot of power, like an electric range. There are two key issues with electrical wiring. The first is the wire itself. Wiring usually runs inside the walls and ceilings of your home. The power runs through the wire and is controlled by a panel box that contains circuit breakers. The second item is the connections that determine where the power goes. The connections are inside of the boxes that devices like outlets and lights are hooked to.”

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Wiring Issues in an Old House

Old homes are notorious when it comes to electrical wiring issues. And why not? Some of its wiring systems are even outdated and could even violate present day electrical codes.

The blog This Old House interviewed an electrical expert and they enumerated the many wiring issues owners of older homes may face. Electrician

“Don’t be alarmed if the inspection turns up code violations. Each time the electrical code is revised, old wiring is “grandfathered,” on the assumption it was installed correctly. Code only requires you to update wiring in rooms being gut-renovated. To help you assess the state of your own electrical system, we’ve asked Gallant to identify the 10 most common wiring problems he sees, the dangers they pose, and his recommended solutions.”

Check out the whole interview here.

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The website Family Handyman meantime shared ways to rough in home electrical wiring systems. Electrical Association  

“Plastic boxes and flexible nonmetallic cable (commonly called Romex) put electrical wiring projects within the skill range of every dedicated DIYer. In this article, we’ll show you some basics—how to position outlet and switch boxes and run electrical cable between them. We won’t cover many other details. For help with circuit design and making connections to your main electrical panel, we recommend you consult a licensed electrician.”

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Electrical wiring issues are always a possibility in any home. It is important to have at least basic knowledge about it to stay safe.

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