(ebooks) home repair - electricity - step by step guide on home wiring

STEP BY STEPGUIDE BOOK ON

NO. 1

GROUNDWIRES

BLACK WIRE ATTACHEDTO BRASS TERMINAL SCREW

ALL ABOUT OUTLETS PAGE 25

HOW TO WIRE THREE-WAYSWITCHES

PAGE 30

LOADED WITHSIMPLE, EASY TOFOLLOW WIRING

DIAGRAMS

COMMONTERMINAL

SCREW(Black or Copper

Colored)FROM/POWERSOURCE

12-2 WIRE(WITH GROUND)

TABLE OF CONTENTSPAGE

HOW THE HOME ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WORKS .................................2, 3, 28HOW TO TURN OFF MAIN POWER SUPPLY ....................................................4THE THREE WAYS TO GET POWER TO YOUR NEW WIRING JOB ................5HOW THE GROUND WIRE WORKS IN PLASTIC BOXES.............................6, 7ALL ABOUT ELECTRIC WIRE ........................................................................8, 9HOW TO USE WIRENUTS AND SCREW TERMINALS ....................................10HOW TO INSTALL WIRING IN NEW WALLS AND PETITIONS.......................11THE MOST COMMON MEASUREMENTS FOR OUTLETS AND SWITCHES .12ALL ABOUT THE GROUND WIRE ....................................................................13HOW TO WIRE ELECTRIC DRYERS AND RANGES .................................14,15WATTS USED BY VARIOUS ELECTRICAL ITEMS..........................................16HOW TO FMD THE CAUSE OF A SHORT CIRCUIT........................................ 17HOW TO FIX FLOURESCENT LIGHTS.............................................................18HOW TO WIRE BOXES, FIXTURES AND SWITCHES .....................................19COLOR CODING OF WIRES, AND SCREW TERMINALS ...............................20ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS ALSO ALL ABOUT SWITCHES ..............................21HOW TO ADD NEW OUTLETS TO EXISTING ONES.................................22, 23ALL ABOUT OUTLETS ............................................................................24 to 29ALL ABOUT 3 WAY SWITCHES..............................................................30 to 37ALL ABOUT SINGLE POLE SWITCHES .................................................38 to 43ALL ABOUT 4 WAY SWITCHES .......................................................................44HOW TO WIRE OUTLET AND LIGHT WITH PULL CHAIN ..............................45HOW TO WIRE OUTLET - SWITCH AND LIGHT........................................46, 47ELECTRICAL TERMS........................................................................................48

IMPORTANT

ALL OF THE ILLUSTRATIONS IN THIS BOOK SHOW TYPICAL WIRING METHODS, ACTUAL INSTALLA-TIONS MUST BE ADAPTED TO INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS, SO FOLLOW NATIONAL, STATE, ANDLOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.

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WIRING COLOR GUIDEc WHITE WIRE nfutral

BLACK WIRE tor• 11111 im n RED WIRE hot

BARE WIRE ground wireHow the Home Electrical System Works

WIRE NUT GUIDE

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USE RED WIRE NUTSWHERE WIRE NUTS AREUSED ON THIS PAGEINCLUDING GROUND WIRES

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Color coding of wire

• The black wire is HOT• The white wire is NEUTRAL

Etch this wiring rule in your memory and keep it there.NEVER CONNECT THE BLACK (HOT) WIRE TO THEWHITE (NEUTRAL) WIRE. (Exception: see page 20)

Connect the black wire to the brass-colored terminal onswitches, receptacles, sockets, fuse boxes, and to the blackwires on pull chain fixtures. The white (neutral or groundwire—also called the "continuous wire") is grounded at theelectric service switch. Connect it to the silver or light-coloredterminal of all receptacles, etc., and to the white wire on alllighting fixtures. Again—never hook to the hot wire!

WHITE WIRE ATTACHEDTO WHITE OR SILVERTERMINAL SCREW (

CIRCUITBREAKER BOX


12-2 WIRE '(WITH GROUND)

CEILING BOX

GROUND WIRE ATTACHEDTO GREEN HEX GROUNDINGTERMINAL SCREW

• ON THIS PAGE WE SHOW USING METAL WALL AND METAL CEILINGBOXES. THE WIRING IN PLASTIC AND METAL BOXES IS THE SAME,EXCEPT FOR THE GROUND WIRE. THE GROUND WIRE ATTACHES TOTHE METAL BOXES, IN PLASTIC IT DOES NOT, SEE PAGE 6 AND 7 FORMORE ON HOW THE GROUND WIRE WORKS IN PLASTIC BOXES.

GROUND /frWIRES •=="^

WIRE NUT GUIDE

AMMNUT


CIRCUITBREAKER BOX

How the Home Electrical System WorksTHE PICTURE BELOW SHOWS HOW THE POWER SUPPLY COMES OUT OF THEBREAKER BOX SUPPLYING POWER TO THE OUTLETS AND HOW TO CHANGEDIRECTION OF THE WIRE WITH THE USE OF A JUNCTION BOX.

CEILING BOX

FROMPOWERSOURCE


/'WHITE WIRE ATTACHEDTO WHITE OR SILVERTERMINAL SCREW



JUNCTIONBOX

PUT COVERS ON JUNCTION BOXES.

ON THIS PAGE WE SHOW USING METAL WALL AND METAL CEILINGBOXES. THE WIRING IN PLASTIC AND METAL BOXES IS THE SAME,EXCEPT FOR THE GROUND WIRE. THE GROUND WIRE ATTACHES TOTHE METAL BOXES, IN PLASTIC IT DOES NOT, SEE PAGE 6 AND 7 FORMORE ON HOW THE GROUND WIRE WORKS IN PLASTIC BOXES.

How to Turn off Main Power SupplyBefore starting any work, you must disconnect

(or "kill") the circuit you'll be working on at itssource in the service panel. If your circuits areprotected by fuses, removing the appropriate fusedisconnects the circuit from incoming service. In aservice panel equipped with circuit breakers, youcan disconnect a circuit by switching its breakerto the OFF position.

To make sure you disconnect the correct circuit,turn on a light that's connected to the circuit beforeyou remove the fuse or turn off the circuit breaker.The light will go out when you've removed thecorrect fuse or turned off the correct breaker.

If you have any doubt about which fuse orbreaker protects which circuit, shut off all currentcoming into your home at the main disconnect

While you're at your service panel, spend anothermoment to prevent a possible disaster. Tape a noteon the panel explaining what you're doing so no onewill come along and replace the fuse or reset thecircuit breaker while you're working on the wiring.Then either carry the fuse with you in your pocketor tape the circuit breaker in its OFF position.

With the electricity turned off, you can work incomplete safety. Still, it's a good idea to keep a fewadditional safety precautions in mind.

Remember that water and electricity don't mix.Never work on wiring, fixtures, switches, orappliances when you're wet or standing on a dampspot. Lay down dry boards to stand on if the flooror ground is wet.

Chart Shows Color Coding of Wires and Terminal ScrewsColor of Wire

White

Black

Red

Green

Bare Wire

Color of TerminalScrew

Silver or White

BrassBrass

Green

Green

Hot — Neutralor Grounding Wire

Neutral Wire

Hot WireHot Wire

Grounding Wire

Grounding Wire

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MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER

SWITCHING THE MAIN BREAKER TO THEOFF POSITION SHUTS OFF ALL POWER.

CIRCUITBREAKER BOX

Pull-out block

t

Lever disconnect. Anexternal handlecontrols contact withtwo main fuses in thecabinet. When youpull the handle to theOFF position, you shutoff the main powersupply.

Pull-out block. Themain cartridge fusesare mounted on one ortwo nonmetallic pull-out blocks. By pullingfirmly on the hand-grips, you can removethe blocks from thecabinet and disconnectall power.

THE THREE WAYS TO GET POWER TO YOUR NEW WIRING JOB

NOTE:YOU MUSTNOT EXCEEDTHE NUMBEROF POLESOR SPACESFOR WHICHTHE PANEL •BOARD ISAPPROVEDREGARD-LESS OFWHETHERTHERE ISROOM ORSPACE INTHE PANEL ,

ON NUMBER3 CHECKWITH YOURLOCAL ELEC-TRICALINSPECTORTO SEE IF ITIS PERMIT-TED.

Important To Your Safety PICTURE f1

ALWAYS SHUT OFF POWER TO THE CIRCUIT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON, OR THEENTIRE HOUSE IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHICH FUSE OR BREAKER CONTROLS THE CIRCUIT

FIRST YOU LOCATE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX THATCONTRLOLS THE POWER COMING INTO THE HOUSE, SEEIF THERE IS ANY ROOM LEFT FOR THE CIRCUITBREAKERS YOU NEED. IF THERE IS GET THE MAKE ANDMODEL OFF OF IT AND GO TO YOUR LOCAL ELECT. PARTSSTORE AND PURCHASE THE BREAKERS YOU NEED. (SEE PICTURE t1)

SEE IF THERE IS ROOM HEREFOR MORE BREAKERS

2. SECOND, IF THERE IS NO ROOM LEFT IN CIRCUITBREAKER BOX, CHECK MAKE AND MODEL AS IN #1ABOVE AND SEE IF THEY HAVE A NARROWER CIRCUITBREAKER THAT WILL FIT YOUR PARTICULAR BREAKERBOX. MOST CIRCUIT BREAKERS ARE 1" THICK BUT THEYMAKE SOME BREAKERS 1/2" THICK. TAKE OUT ONE THATIS 1" THICK AND INSTALL 2 - 1/2" THICK ONES. (SEEPICTURE #2)

IF THIS PANEL IS FULL, TRY ANDGET NARROW BREAKERS.

3. THIRD, IF WAYS #1 AND #2 DO NOT WORK FOR YOU, GOTO YOUR LOCAL ELECT. PARTS STORE AND GET ASUB-PANEL THAT WILL WORK WITH THE MULTI BREAKERYOU HAVE - BRAND ETC. GET ONE THAT HAS AS MANYNEW BREAKERS AS YOU NEED FOR YOUR JOB. (SEE PICTURE #3)

ImportantIF USING #14-2 WIRE WITH GROUND, USEA 15 AMP BREAKER TO PROTECT THE LINE.

IF USING #12-2 WIRE WITH GROUND, USEA 20 AMP BREAKER TO PROTECT THE LINE.

REGULAR MULTI BREAKERWITH SUB-PANEL ADDED.

THIS SHOWS A BREAKER BEING ATTACHEDTO THE BREAKER BOX.

All About Circuit Breakers

Single Circuit Breaker

ON POSITION

TRIPPED POSITION

OFF POSITION

RESET ACTION

POSITIONS OF THE CIRCUIT

BREAKER HANDLE Double Circuit BreakerMore and more circuit breakers are being used in place offuses. A circuit breaker looks something like a toggle switch, witha handle that lets it be used just like a switch to turn power on and off.Inside each breaker is a fairly simple mechanism which incase of overload trips the breaker and disconnects the load. If a breaker tripsbecause of overload, in most brands you must force the handle beyond the OFFposition, then return it to ON, to reset it. On some brands however, the handlemerely goes to the OFF position; reset it by returning it to the ON position.

What is to be done when a breaker trips or a fuse blows?Most people will say: reset the breaker, or install a new fuse. Correct, but firstfind out why the fuse blew. Fuses are the safety valves of electrical installations.

WIRING COLOR GUIDEWHITE WIRE nmitral

TMII I mill RED WIRERARE WIRE ground wire How The Ground Wire Works

in Plastic Wall Boxes12-2 WIRE

(WITH GROUND)

FROMPOWERSOURCE

WHO* WIRE ATTACHEDTO WHITE OR SILVERTERMINAL SCREW

WHITE WIRE ATTACHEDTO WHITE OR SILVERTERMINAL SCREW

PLASTICWALL BOX

•LACK WIRE ATTACHEDTO BRASS TERMINAL SCREW

GROUND WIRES


GROUND WIRE ATTACHEDTO GREEN HEX GROUNDINGTERMINAL SCREW 12-2 WIRE

(WITH GROUND)

THE WIRING IN PLASTIC AND METAL BOXES IS THE SAME,EXCEPT FOR THE GROUND WIRE. THE GROUND WIRE ATTACHES TOTHE METAL BOXES, IN PLASTIC IT DOES NOT

WIRING COLOR GUIDE

i BLACK WIRE MOT____________ MOT

BARE WIRE GROUND WIRE

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GROUNDWIRES

How to Wire OutletsWIRING TWO OUTLETS


WALL BOX






ON THIS PAGE WE SHOW METAL BOXES. THE WIRING IN PLASTIC AND METAL BOXES IS THE SAME,EXCEPT FOR THE GROUND WIRE. THE GROUND WIRE ATTACHES TO THE METAL BOXES, IN PLASTICIT DOES NOT, SEE PAGE 6 AND 7 FOR MORE ON HOW THE GROUND WIRE WORKS IN PLASTIC BOXES.

How The Ground Wire Worksin Plastic Wall and Ceiling Boxes

WIRING COLOR GUIDE3 WHITE WIRE NEUTRAL

BLACK WIRE HOTRED WIRE HOTBARE WIRE QROUNDWIRE

PLASTICCEILING BOX

PLASTICCEILING BOX


PLASTICWALL BOX

GROUNDWIRE

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THE WIRING IN PLASTIC AND METAL BOXES IS THE SAME,EXCEPT FOR THE GROUND WIRE. THE GROUND WIRE ATTACHES TOTHE METAL BOXES, IN PLASTIC IT DOES NOT

WIRING COLOR GUIDEWHITE WIRE NEUTRALBLACK WIRE HOTRED WIRE HOTBARE WIRE GROUND WIRE

How To Wire Single Pole SwitchWith Switch Controlling Two Lights GROUND

WIRE

WIRE NUT GUIDE

§WIRENUT


GROUND WIRES CEILING BOX

CEILING BOX

12-2 WIRE(WITH GROUND) / f

WALL BOX

FROMPOWERSOURCE


ON THIS PAGE WE SHOW USING METAL WALL AND METALCEILING BOXES. THE WIRING IN PLASTIC AND METALBOXES IS THE SAME. EXCEPT FOR THE GROUND WIRE.THE GROUND WIRE ATTACHES TO THE METAL BOXES, INPLASTIC IT DOES NOT, SEE PAGE 6 AND 7 FOR MORE ONHOW THE GROUND WIRE WORKS IN PLASTIC BOXES.

rAll About Electric Wire

CHECK WITH LOCAL CODES ON WIRINGSIZES NEEDED FOR YOUR WIRING PROJECT

Chart Shows Copper Wire Size, Amps and Watts

Wire Size(Actual Size)

• NO. 1 4 wire

• NO. 12 wire

• NO. 1 0 wire

^P NO. 8 wire

^P NO. 6 wire

Amps(Also Fuse or

Circuit Breaker size)

IJ amps

£\J amps

•30 amps

40 amps

JU amps

Watts(Based on 120 Volts)

at 80% loaded

1800 watts

2400 watts

3600 watts

4800 watts

6000 watts

The larger the wire gaugenumber the smaller thediameter of the wire.

Chart Shows Color Coding of Wires and Terminal ScrewsColor of Wire

White

Black

Red

Green

Bare Wire


Silver or White

Brass

Bras^s

Green

Green

Hot — Neutralor Grounding Wire

Neutral Wire

Hot Wire

Hot Wire

Grounding Wire

Grounding Wire

black- hotw're

aroundwire

two-wire cablewith ground

white neutral wire

B black hot wire*

8

three-wire cable Xwith ground

In Example "A" above, the numbers and letters stampedon the electric wire has the following meaning.

The "12" means it is No. 12 wire in size.The "2" means it has two wires.The "G" means with ground wire.The "N-M" means non-metalic

redhot wire

>V. groundwire

white - neutral wire

In Example "B" above, itis exactly like Example Aexcept it has three wires

instead of the two.

All About Electric WireWhen doing any electrical wiring, you have to use theright size fuses or multi-breakers to protect the electricwire against any overloads or short circuits. Also, wire canhandle only so many watts before it becomes overloadedand blows fuses or kicks breakers off. Check below.

#14-2 WIRE WITH GROUND

When working with No. 14 wire,use a 15 amp fuse or a15 amp breaker to protect itagainst overloads or short circuits.

15-amp

#12-2 WIRE WITH GROUND

When working with No. 12 wire,use a 20 amp fuse or a 20 ampbreaker to protect it againstoverloads or short circuits.

20-amp fuse

Color coding of wire

• The black wire is HOT• The white wire is NEUTRAL

Etch this wiring rule in your memory and keep it there.NEVER CONNECT THE BLACK (HOT) WIRE TO THEWHITE (NEUTRAL) WIRE. (Exception: see page20)

Connect the black wire to the brass-colored terminal onswitches, receptacles, sockets, fuse boxes, and to the blackwires on pull chain fixtures. The white (neutral or groundwire—also called the "continuous wire") is grounded at theelectric service switch. Connect it to the silver or light-coloredterminal of all receptacles, etc., and to the white wire on alllighting fixtures. Again—never hook to the hot wire!

Important

ALWAYS SHUT OFF POWER TO THE CIRCUIT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON, OR THE ENTIREHOUSE IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHICH FUSE OR BREAKER CONTROLS THE CIRCUIT.DOUBLE CHECK WITH A TESTING DEVICE TO BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE CIRCUIT IS DEAD.

How To Use Wirenuts and Screw TerminalsHOW TO PUT ON WIRENUT

WIRE NUTS JOIN WIRE ENDS

Step 1. Strip off about 1inch of insulation fromends of wires you'regoing to join. Twist thestripped ends clockwiseat least one and one-halfturns.

Step 2. Snip % to J/2 inchoff the twisted wires sothe ends are even.

Step 3. Screw the wirenuton clockwise.

HOW TO JOIN WIRE TO SCREW TERMINALS

terminal aperture

releaseaperture

BACKWIRED OUTLETS AND SWITCHEScan be loosened from the wires bypressing a screwdriver point into

the release aperture.

screwterminal strip gauge

BACKWIRED OUTLETS AND SWITCHES

Step 1. Strip % inch of insulation off the wire end.Then use a pair of needle nose plyers to form ahalf loop in the bare wire.

Step 2. Hook the wire clockwisearound the screw terminal. As youtighten the screw the loop will close.Always strip wires so no morethan 1/16 inch of bare wire extends outbeyond the screw head.

Wrong way Right way

HOW TO JOIN SEVERAL WIRES TO SCREW TERMINALS

Pigtail splice

The electrical code requires that only one wire may be attachedto a screw terminal — the above picture shows the only approvedway to do this — it is called a pigtail splice.

How to Install Wiring in New Walls and Partitions

supportcableevery5 feet

(1.5m)withstrap

orstaple

cableextends6 inches(150mm)from box.

staple for NM cable

don't staple throughor smash cable

staple cable 8 inchesfrom box-

drill%-inch.

holes forcable1'/2 inchesfrom edge

metal plate protectscable

Strip outer sheath of insulation before insertingwires into box.

Step 1. Install box. Secure cables to box so that 6inches of each cable extends from box. (150 mm)

Step 2. Strip outer sheath of insulation to back of box;remove sheath and all separation materials. Strip offVz to 3/4 inch insulation from wire ends.

OUTLETS AND SWITCHES

ALL OUTLETS MUST BE OF THE GROUNDED TYPE.Outlets Should Be No More than 12 Ft. Apart.Outlets Should Be 12 " High from Floor.Switches Should Be 48" High from FloorSwitches Should Always Be Put on Same Side of Door that the Door Knob Is on.

CHECK ON LOCAL CODES FOR MORE INFORMATION NEEDEDON OUTLETS AND SWITCHES FOR YOUR WIRING PROJECT 11

The Most Common Measurements for Outlets and Switches

OUTLETS AND SWITCHES

ALL OUTLETS MUST BE OF THE GROUNDED TYPE.Outlets Should Be No More than 12 Ft. Apart.Outlets Should Be 12 " High from Floor.Switches Should Be 48" High from Floor.Switches Should Always Be Put on Same Side of Door that the Door Knob Is on.

All About The Ground Wire

USE THE GREEN OR BARE WIRE AS THE GROUND WIRE IN ELECTRICAL WIRING. USE THE GREEN-COLOREDTERMINAL SCREW AS THE GROUNDING SCREW IN ANY ELECTRICAL WORK.

IF YOU ARE USING ELECTRICAL WIRETHATHASNOGROUND WIRE IN IT, USE AGROUND WIRETHESAMESIZE.FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU ARE USING NUMBER 12 WIRE USE A NUMBER 12 GROUND WIRE.

USE 10/32" STOVE BOLTS OR MACHINE SCREWS TO ATTACH THE GROUND WIRE TO THE BACK OF WALLBOXES, SWITCH BOXES, CEILING BOXES, AND JUNCTION BOXES.

THE GROUND WIRE NOT ONLY PROTECTS YOU FROM GETTING SHOCKED, BUT PROTECTS THE ELECTRICALITEMS IN YOUR HOUSE FROM GETTING DAMAGED FROM LIGHTNING.

Checking an Outlets Ground

TEST THE GROUNDING OF A NEWLYINSTALLED OUTLET BY INSERTINGONE PROBE OF THE VOLTAGE TESTERINTO TH€ SEMICIRCULAR GROUNDSLOT AND THE OTHER INTO EACH OFTHE ELONGATED SLOTS SUCCES-SIVELY. THE TESTER SHOULD LIGHTWHEN THE PROBE IS PLUGGED INTOTHE HOT SLOT. (IN A MODERN OUTLETTHIS SLOT IS SLIGHTLY SHORTERTHAN THE OTHER SLOT.) IF NEITHERSLOT LIGHTS THE TESTER, THEOUTLET IS NOT GROUNDED AND THEWIRING MUST BE CORRECTED.

Underwriter's knot . .

To (.rolect cord f rom stroin,lu^l loo() corr fs us shown .

. then pull down lightlynto recess between prongs

How to Wire Electric Dryers

white-neutral

wire

Recessed Dryer Recepticle

120/240-volt, 30-ampere, grounded. Designedespecially for clothes driers, this large recep-tacle supplies 240 volts for the heating coils ofthe drier and 120 volts for such standard acces-sories as the timer and the pilot light.

ground wire 'white

neutral Surface Dryer Recepticle

USE WIRE SIZE 10-3 WITH GROUND FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS.

14Dryer Cord

How to Wire Electric Range

Recessed Range Recepticle

120/240-volt, 50-ampere, grounded. An electricrange requires the high amperage and the com-bination of voltages provided by this receptacle.High-temperature settings of the oven and burn-ers are connected to the 240-volt circuit.The low temperature settings, timer, pilot lightsand built-in receptacles operate on 120 volts.

Surface Range Recepticle

USE WIRE SIZE 6-3 WITH GROUND FOR ELECTRIC RANGES.

Range Cord

rWatts Used by Different Electrical Items

Approximate Ratings Approximate Ratings

Air conditioner (central) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5000(room, 1/3 ton) . . . . . . . . . . . 800(room, 3/4 ton) . . . . . . . . . . 1300(room, 1 ton) ............ 1600

Blender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-1000Bottle warmer ...................... 400Broiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500Can opener ........................ 150Clock ................................ 2Coffee m a k e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500-1000Corn popper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000-1500Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000-8000Electric blanket ..................... 200Fan (attic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400

(exhaust for range) . . . . . . . . . . 250(portable) .................. 100

Floor po l isher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350Food warmer ....................... 500Freezer, frostless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350-500

s tandard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-400Fryer, deep fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1400Frying pan, automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100Furnace, coal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400

gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750

Garbage disposer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400-900Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000Hair Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260Heater (hot water) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-5000

(room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1250Hot plate (per burner ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750Iron (hand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1050

(mangle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1600Knife sharpnerKnife sharpner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Lamp (heat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

(sun) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400Lights (flourescent circl ines)..... . . . 22-32

(flourescent tubes) . . . . . . 15-60(incandescent, per bulb)10 & up(night l ight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Power toolsDrill, 1/4 inch... . . . . . . . . . . 1503/8 inch .................. 2501/2 inch .................. 350Grinder .................. 200Lather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300Lawn Mower ............. 300Sander, portable .......... 750Saw, bander .............. 250bench ................ 300-600jig ....................... 250radial arm ............... 1500sabre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200Soldering iron ............ 150

Projector (slide or movie) ............ 350Radio, console ...................... 150

portable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Range, oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000-8000

top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000-8000Refrigerator, frostless ............ 300-450

s t a n d a r d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-350Roaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1350Rot isser ie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1400Sewing machine ..................... 75Shaver ............................... 10Stereo, h i - f i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300Sump pump ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300Television, black and white .......... 250

color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300Toas te r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000Vacuum cleaner ................ 300-800Waffle iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900Washing machine ................... 600

Automatic Toaster1100 watts

Table Lamp100 watts

How to Find the Cause of a Short CircuitMost short circuits occur in flexiblecords, plugs, or appliances. Look forblack smudge marks on faceplates orfrayed or charred cords connected todead circuit. Simply replace damagedcord or plug before installing newfuse or resetting breaker.

If you find no visible signs of trouble, though, you'llhave to trace your way through circuit. To do this,turn off all wall switches and unplug everyappliance on dead circuit. Then install new fuse orreset tripped breaker.

\ IIf fuse blows right away, pull out fuse or make surecircuit breaker is OFF. Remove each faceplate andinspect device and wiring. Look for charred wireinsulation, wire shorted against back of metal box,or device literally falling apart. Replace defectiveswitch or receptacle or faulty wiring. Theninstall new fuse or reset breaker.

If new fuse doesn't blow or breakerdoesn't trip right away, turn on each wallswitch, one by one, until fuse blows orcircuit breaker trips.

When turning on wall switch causes fuse to blowor breaker to trip, short is in fixture outletcontrolled by switch or in ON position of switch.With circuit dead, inspect outlet and switch forcharred wire insulation and faulty connections.Replace faulty fixture or switch. Then installnew fuse or reset breaker.

If turning on wall switches doesn't blowfuse or trip breaker, trouble is inappliance. Plug in and turn on appliancesone by one. When fuse blows or breakertrips again, you'll know you've foundoffending appliance. Then install new fuseor reset breaker.

If circuit went dead as soon as you turnedappliance on, appliance or its switch isprobably defective and should be replacedor repaired.

If circuit went dead as soon as youplugged appliance in, plug or cord isprobably at fault and should be replaced.

Note: If none of the above solves the problem and your fuse or breakerstill blows or trips, your wiring is at fault. Call an electrician.

Important

ALWAYS SHUT OFF POWER TO THE CIRCUIT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON, OR THE ENTIREHOUSE IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHICH FUSE OR BREAKER CONTROLS THE CIRCUIT.DOUBLE CHECK WITH A TESTING DEVICE TO BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE CIRCUIT IS DEAD.

Color of Wire

WhiteBlackRed

Green

Bare Wire

Color of Screw

Silver or WhiteBrassBrassGreen

ElectricalBox Ground

Hot - Neutralor Grounding Wire

Neutral WireHot WireHot Wire

Grounding Wire

Grounding Wire

How to Fix Fluorescent Light Fixtures

SYMPTOM CAUSE CURELamp won't light Tube burned out (blackened ends) . . . . Replace tube

Improper installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Take out and install againFuse blown or circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . Replace or reset

trippedStarter burned out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace starterDirty tube (rapid-start only) . . . . . . . . . . Remove tube, wash, rinse, dry,

and replaceTubeholder broken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace tubeholderFixture too cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raise temperature to at least 50°FOxide film buildup on tube pins . . . . . . Rotate tube in tubeholders once

_______ ___ or twice

Lamp flickers Poor contact with tubeholders . . . . . . . . Realign tubeholders; straighten(Note: New tubes may and sand tubeholders if necessaryflicker a short time Improper installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Take out and install againafter installation.) Tube nearly worn out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace tube

(blackened ends)Oxide buildup on tube pins . . . . . . . . . . Rotate tube in tubeholders once

or twiceFixture, too cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raise temperature to at least 50°F

Ends of tube are Tube almost worn out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace tubediscolored(Note: Darkenedbands about 2 inchesfrom ends are normal.)

If preheat type Defective starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace starterwith new tubes

Discolored on Temperamental tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remove tube; turn end for endone end only

Ends of tube glow, but Defective starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace startercenter doesn't Defective ballast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace ballast

Lamp fixture hums Ballast incorrectly installed . . . . . . . . . . Check wiring on ballast diagramand correct

Wrong type of ballast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check wattage and type; replaceballast

Defective ballast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace ballast

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How To Wire into Boxes, Fixtures and Switches

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to existingCircuit

to newwiring

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fromPOWER SOURCE

to switch

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TAPE ON END TOSHOW IT IS BEINGUSED AS A BLACK

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to new wiring

HOW TO WIRE INTO A FIXTURE

Most switches in a home are of the single-poleor three-way types. Single-pole switches have twoterminals of the same color and a definite right sideup. All switches are wired into hot wires only; witha single-pole switch, it makes no difference whichhot wire goes to which terminal.

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Color Coding of Wires, Screw Terminals, Etc.Chart Shows Color Coding of Wires and Terminal Screws

For Switches, Outlets, Light FixturesColor of Wire

WhiteBlackRed

GreenBare Wire


Silver or WhiteBrassBrassGreen

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Neutral WireHot WireHot Wire

Grounding WireGrounding Wire

COLOR CODING OF WIRE — WITH ONE EXCEPTION

Up to this point we have assumed that a white wire is always a neutral wire. Wires that are black andred are always hot. But one situation offers an exception to this color coding.

The one exception to the rule is if the power source first goes thru the light fixture and then to theswitch, you have to use a white wire as a hot black wire.

When using a white wire this special way, paint the wire insulation black (or tape it with black tape) atboth ends where it joins a hot terminal or another hot wire. This identifies it as a hot wire. A example ofthis is shown in the picture below.

The Picture below is called a Switch Loop.

CEILING BOX


WHITE WIRE WITH BLACK ELECTRICALTAPE ON END TO SHOW IT IS BEING

USED AS A BLACK (HOT) WIRE.

GROUND WIRES

GROUNDWIRE

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CEILING OUTLET

WALL OUTLET

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DUPLEX CONVENIENCE OUTLET

SWITCH - CONVENIENCE OUTLET

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SINGLE POLE" SWITCH

DOUBLE-POLE SWITCH

THREE-WAY SWITCH

FOUR-WAY SWITCH

WEATHERPROOF SWITCH

All About Switches

A Single Pole SwitchA single-pole switch controlsa light or receptacle from onelocation. It has two brass-colored

terminals and "on" and "off"markings on the handle.

A Three Way SwitchThree-way switches, used in pairs tocontrol a light or receptacle from twolocations, have three terminals; oneblack or copper-colored and two brassor silver-colored. There are no "on"and "off" markings.

A Four Way SwitchA four-way switch works withthree- way switches to controla light or receptacle from threeor more locations. It has fourbrass-colored terminals andno "on" and "off" markings.

• Switches Should Be 48" High from Floor.• Switches Should Always Be Put on Same Side of Door that the Door Knob Is on. 21

How to Add New Outlets to Existing Ones

THE PICTURE ABOVE SHOWS HOW TO ADD A NEW OUTLET TO AN EXISTING ONE BY RUNNING THE WIRE BEHIND THEBASEBOARD. USE 12-2 WIRE WITH GROUND, USE GROUNDED OUTLETS, BE SURE YOU DONT OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT,COVER WIRE WITH A METAL PLATE OR USE METAL CABLE TO PROTECT WIRE. CHECK WITH LOCAL CODE TO SEE IF THISWIRING ARRANGEMENT IS PERMITTED IN YOUR AREA.

Step 1. Remove molding around door frame and asmuch baseboard as necessary on either side of door.Step 2. Run cable between jamb and frame, notchingspacers wherever necessary.

THE PICTURE ABOVE SHOWS HOWTOADDANEWOUTLETTO AN EXISTINGONEBYRUNNINGTHE WIRE BEHINDTHEDOORCASING. USE 12-2 WIRE WITH GROUND, USE GROUNDED OUTLETS, BE SURE YOU DONTOVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT, COVERWIRE WITH A METAL PLATE OR USE METAL CABLE TO PROTECT WIRE. CHECK WITH LOCAL CODE TO SEE IF THIS WIRINGARRANGEMENT IS PERMITTED IN YOUR AREA.

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USE 12-2 WIRE WITH GROUND, USE GROUNDED OUTLETS, BE SURE YOU DON'T OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT. CHECK WITHLOCAL CODE TO SEE IF THIS WIRING ARRANGEMENT IS PERMITTED IN YOUR AREA.

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BACK

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Wiring for a combination bell-buzzer unit.

A 6/32 threaded screw holds theoutlets to the wall box.

All About OutletsThese wires going to top part ofoutlet make both the top and bottomparts of the outlet live. Wiremay go in from top orbottom of outlet to do this.

grounding wire ongreen terminal

Wires coming out of outlet arenow live and can be usedto go to next outlets tomake them live.

Outlets, also called receptacles, have three different colors of screw terminals.The brass-colored screws are hot terminals and here use theblack wire. The white or silver-colored screws are neutral terminals,and here use the white wire. The green screw is the groundingterminal, and here use the bare wire for the grounding wire.

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' THE WIRING IN PLASTIC AND METAL BOXES IS THESAME. EXCEPT FOR THE GROUND WIRE, THE GROUNDWIRE ATTACHES TO THE METAL BOXES, IN PLASTIC ITCONNECTS TO THE METAL TAB PROVIDED INSIDE THEBOX. SEE PAGE 647 FOR MORE ON HOW THE GROUNDWIRE WORKS IN PLASTIC BOXES.

THE PICTURE BELOW SHOWS HOW THE POWER SUPPLY FROM THE BREAKER BOXGOES TO TWO DIFFERENT JUNCTION BOXES, AND GOES IN TWO DIFFERENTDIRECTIONS.

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Circuit BreakerType GFCI

A GFCI Installed as the first receptacle in a circuit providesprotection to other receptacles beyond

CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX 12-2 WIRE(WITH GROUND)

1. THE GFCI'S TURN OFF POWER IN 1/40 OF A SECOND TO PROTECT PEOPLE FROM SHOCK HAZARDS.

2. THE ELECTRICAL CODE REQUIRES GFCI PROTECTION IN AND AROUND THE HOME.CHECK WITH ELECTRI-CAL INSPECTORS FOR MORE ON THIS.

3. THE MOST USED GFCI'S ARE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND THE OUTLET TYPE.

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47

Explanation of Standard Electrical Terms

Receptacle or Outlet

Fuse

Circuit-Breaker

Electric Service Panel

...... ^M<.... . A type of outlet to which electric cords can\V conveniently be plugged in.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A safety device which breaks the flow ofelectricity whenever a circuit becomesoverloaded.

............... Performs the same functions as a fuse in the"Circuit-Breaker" types of service panel.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The main panel (or fuse cabinet) throughwhich electricity is brought into the buildingand then distributed to various branch cir-cuits. Contains the main disconnect switchfor the entire wiring system, as well as fusesor circuit-breakers.

Conductors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Common trade term for electric wires.

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The connection of the electrical system tothe earth, a precaution necessary to preventdamage from lightning and minimize dangerfrom shocks.

"Hot" Wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The power-carrying wires (usually black orred) as distinguished from the "neutral"wires (usually white).

Switch box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type of protective box in which switch ter-minals are connected to the wires.

Fish wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Narrow, springy metal type bent into a hookat one or both ends. Used to pull wirethrough walls, floors and ceilings in existinghomes.

Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any mounted electrical device such as aswitch, outlet, ceiling light, etc.

Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable comprising or supplying a circuit.

Thin-wall conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A lso called E.M.T. which stands for ElectricalMetal Tubing.

Color-Coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identification of wires by color throughoutthe system to help assure that "hot" wireswill be connected only to "hot" wires andthat "neutral" wires run in a continuous un-interrupted connection back to the groundterminal.

Short circuit ............................ An improper connection between "hot""hot" wires or between a "hot" wire anda "neutral".

Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Two or more wires through which electricity•—. flows out from the source of supply to one or112 - more outlets, and then back.

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