Basics of Electrical Work

NO.
STEP BY STEP
GUIDE BOOK ON
BLACK WIRE ATTACHED

TO BRASS TERMINAL SCREW
GROUND
WIRES
LOADED WITH
SIMPLE, EASY TO
FOLLOW WIRING
DIAGRAMS
ALL ABOUT OUTLETS
HOW TO WIRE THREE-WAY

SWITCHES
PAGE 30
FROM/
POWER
SOURCE
COMMON
TERMINAL
SCREW
(Black or Copper
Colored)
12-2 WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
PAGE 25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
3,28
OF
HOWTEGRUNDIKSPLACBX.6,7
HOWT
HOWTE
HOME ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WORKS .................................2,

TURN MAIN POWER SUPPLY ....................................................4
THE THREE WAYS TO GET POWER TO YOUR NEW WIRING JOB ................5
9
AND
THEMOSCNAURFLDWI.12
HOWTUSE
AL
ABOUT ELECTRIC WIRE ........................................................................8,

WIRENUTS SCREW TERMINALS ....................................10
HOW TO INSTALL WIRING IN NEW WALLS AND PETITIONS.......................11
17
OFA
HOWTFIXLURESCNG.18
HOWTFMDE
BY
ALL ABOUT THE GROUND WIRE ....................................................................13

HOW TO WIRE ELECTRIC DRYERS AND RANGES .................................14,15
WATTS USED VARIOUS ELECTRICAL ITEMS..........................................16
CAUSE SHORT CIRCUIT........................................
HOWTADNEULSXIG.2,3
HOW TO WIRE BOXES, FIXTURES AND SWITCHES .....................................19

COLOR CODING OF WIRES, AND SCREW TERMINALS ...............................20
ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS ALSO ALL ABOUT SWITCHES ..............................21
to37
4WAY
AND
3WAY
AL
HOWT
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ALL ABOUT OUTLETS ............................................................................24 to 29

ABOUT SWITCHES..............................................................30
ALL ABOUT SINGLE POLE SWITCHES .................................................38 to 43
ABOUT SWITCHES .......................................................................44
WIRE OUTLET LIGHT WITH PULL CHAIN ..............................45
HOW TO WIRE OUTLET - SWITCH AND LIGHT........................................46, 47
ELECTRICAL
TERMS........................................................................................48
Copyright 1982
Revised 1989
Revised 1990
Revised 1994
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How the Home Electrical System Works

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WIRE NUT GUIDE

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BARE WIRE ground wire
USED
ON
THIS
PAGE
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NEVER CONNECT THE BLACK (HOT) WIRE TO THE
elctrisvwh.Cong-d
wirealso called the "continuous wire") is grounded at the
WHITERACD
terminal of all receptacles, etc., and to the white wire on all

lighting fixtures. Againnever hook to the hot wire!
BLACK WIRE ATTACHED
TOBRASEMINLCW
TO WHITE OR SILVER
TERMINAL SCREW (
CIRCUIT
BREAKER BOX
12-2
WIRE '
(WITH GROUND)
CEILING BOX
ONTHISPAGEWUMLDC
GROUND WIRE ATTACHED

TO GREEN HEX GROUNDING
TERMINAL SCREW
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HowthemElcriaSysWk
WHERE WIRE NUTS ARE

USED
ON
THIS
PAGE
INCLUDING GROUND WIRES
CIRCUIT
BREAKER BOX
BREAKER BOX SUPPLYING POWER TO THE OUTLETS AND HOW TO CHANGE

DIRECTION OF THE WIRE WITH THE USE OF A JUNCTION BOX.
CEILING BOX
FROM
POWER
SOURCE
12-2 WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
TOWHIERSLV
/'WHITE WIRE ATTACHED

TERMINAL SCREW
BLACK WIRE ATTACHED


TERMINALSCW
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THE METAL BOXES, IN PLASTIC IT DOES NOT, SEE PAGE 6 AND 7 FOR
MORENHWTGUDIKSPLACBX.
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How to Turn off Main Power Supply

(or"kil)thecuy'bwngas
Before starting any work, you must disconnect

Chart Shows Color Coding of Wires and Terminal Screws
Screw
Silver or White
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servicpanlqudwthbk,yo
White
Hot Neutral
or Grounding Wire
NeutralWi
ColrfTemina
ColrfWie
source in the service panel. If your circuits are

protected by fuses, removing the appropriate fuse
disconnects the circuit from incoming service. In a
Black
Brass
Hot Wire
Red
Brass
Hot Wire
Green
Green
Grounding Wire
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youremvthfsncibak.
turnoaligh'scedbf
BareWi
Green
GroundigWe
Tomakesurydicnth,
to the OFF position.
Ifyouhavendbtwicsr
correct fuse or turned off the correct breaker.
breaker protects which circuit, shut off all current

coming into your home at the main disconnect
onthepalxigwyu'rds
While you're at your service panel, spend another

moment to prevent a possible disaster. Tape a note
on
MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER
e
1
SWITCHING THE MAIN BREAKER TO THE
Withelcryundof,awk
ortapehciubknsOF.
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will come along and replace the fuse or reset the

circuit breaker while you're working on the wiring.
Then either carry the fuse with you in your pocket
a
3 .
-8
0
<B
CIRCUIT
BREAKER BOX
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complete safety. Still, it's a good idea to keep a few

additional safety precautions in mind.
fH
or ground is wet.
Pull-out block
fuses
are mounted on one or
out blocks. By pulling
off the main power

supply.
grips, you can remove

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firmlyonthead-
pultheando
two main fuses in the

cabinet. When you
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external handle
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cabinet and disconnect

all power.
THE THREE WAYS TO GET POWER TO YOUR NEW WIRING JOB

Important To Your Safety
PICTURE f1
ALWAYS SHUT OFF POWER TO THE CIRCUIT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON, OR THE
ENTIRE HOUSE IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHICH FUSE OR BREAKER CONTROLS THE CIRCUIT
CONTRLSHEPWMIGU,
FIRST YOU LOCATE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX THAT
BREAKSYOUND.IFTHGM
SEIFTHROM
IF THERE IS ANY ROOM LEFT FOR THE CIRCUIT

FOR MORE BREAKERS
STOREANDPUCHBKY.(It1)
MODEL OFF OF IT AND GO TO YOUR LOCAL ELECT. PARTS
SECOND, IF THERE IS NO ROOM LEFT IN CIRCUIT

BREAKER BOX, CHECK MAKE AND MODEL AS IN #1
ABOVE AND SEE IF THEY HAVE A NARROWER CIRCUIT
BREAKER THAT WILL FIT YOUR PARTICULAR BREAKER
GET NARROW BREAKERS.
3. THIRD, IF WAYS #1 AND #2 DO NOT WORK FOR YOU, GO

TO YOUR LOCAL ELECT. PARTS STORE AND GET A
YOU HAVE - BRAND ETC. GET ONE THAT HAS AS MANY
NEW BREAKERS AS YOU NEED FOR YOUR JOB. (SEE PICTURE #3)
Important
REGULAMTIBK
LOCAL ELECTRICAL
INSPECTOR
TO SEE IF IT
IS PERMITTED.
WITH SUB-PANEL ADDED.
IF USING #14-2 WIRE WITH GROUND, USE

A 15 AMP BREAKER TO PROTECT THE LINE.
THIS SHOWS A BREAKER BEING ATTACHED

TO THE BREAKER BOX.
IFUSNG#12-WRETHOD,
WITHYOUR
SUB-PANELTHWIORKM
ON NUMBER
3 CHECK
MAKE SOME BREAKERS 1/2" THICK. TAKE OUT ONE THAT

IS 1" THICK AND INSTALL 2 - 1/2" THICK ONES. (SEE
PICTURE #2)
IFTHSPANELU,RYD
BOX.MSTCIRUEAK1"HY
NOTE:
YOU MUST
NOT EXCEED
THE NUMBER
OF POLES
OR SPACES
FOR WHICH
THE PANEL
BOARD IS
2.
APPROVED
REGARDLESS OF
WHETHER
THERE IS
ROOM OR
SPACE IN
THE PANEL ,
A 20 AMP BREAKER TO PROTECT THE LINE.
All About Circuit Breakers
TRIPEDOSN
ON POSITION
OFF POSITION
RESET ACTION
Single Circuit Breaker
POSITIONS OF THE CIRCUIT
Double Circuit Breaker
Moreandmciutbksgplf
BREAKER HANDLE
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ahndletsibujkwcorpf.
fuses. A circuit breaker looks something like a toggle switch, with
case of overload trips the breaker and disconnects the load. If a breaker trips
because of overload, in most brands you must force the handle beyond the OFF
position, then return it to ON, to reset it. On some brands however, the handle
merely goes to the OFF position; reset it by returning it to the ON position.
findoutwhyesbl.Farvc
Mostpelwiay:rhbk,nfu.Cc
What is to be done when a breaker trips or a fuse blows?
WIRNGCOLUDE
WHITE WIRE
nmitral
RED
T M I I I mill WIRE
HowTheGrundWiks
RARE WIRE ground wire
in Plastic Wall Boxes

12-2 WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
FROM
POWER
SOURCE
WHO* WIRE ATTACHED

TO WHITE OR SILVER
TERMINAL SCREW
WHITE WIRE ATTACHED

TERMINALSCW
TO WHITE OR SILVER
LACK WIRE ATTACHED

GROUNDWIES
PLASTIC
WALL BOX

TERMINAL SCREW
WIRE
EXCPTFORHGUNDWI.AS
THEWIRNGPLASCDMBOX,
(WITHGROUND)
TERMINALSCW
12-2
THE METAL BOXES, IN PLASTIC IT DOES NOT
HowtWireOuls
WIRING COLOR GUIDE

iBLACKWIREMOT
WIRING TWO OUTLETS
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____________
BARE WIRE GROUND WIRE
WHITE WIRE ATTACHED

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FROM
POWER
SOURCE
TO WHITE OR SILVER
TERMINALSCW
TERMINALSCW
12-2 WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
WALL BOX
GROUND
WIRES
BLACKWIRETHD
BLACK WIRE ATTACHED

WIRE
GROUNDWIEATCH
(WITHGROUND)
12-2
EXCPTFORHGUNDWI.ASMLB,
ON THIS PAGE WE SHOW METAL BOXES. THE WIRING IN PLASTIC AND METAL BOXES IS THE SAME,
ITDOESN,PAG67FRMHWUKLCBX.

TERMINAL SCREW
WIRING COLOR GUIDE

WHITE WIRE NEUTRAL
BLACKWIREHOT
How The Ground Wire Works
inPlastcWdCegBox
RED WIRE
HOT
BARE WIRE QROUNDWIRE
PLASTIC
CEILING BOX
PLASTIC
CEILING BOX
12-2
WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
GROUND
WIRE
PLASTIC
POWER
SOURCE
12-2 WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
EXCEPT FOR THE GROUND WIRE. THE GROUND WIRE ATTACHES TO

THE METAL BOXES, IN PLASTIC IT DOES NOT
How To Wire Single Pole Switch
WIRING COLOR GUIDE

WHITE WIRE
THEWIRNGPLASCDMBOX,
WALL BOX
NEUTRAL
GROUND
WithSwcConrlgTLs
BLACK WIRE HOT

RED WIRE
HOT
CEILING BOX
WIRENUTGD
GROUNDWIES
WIRE
WIRE
NUT
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CEILING BOX
INCLUDGROWES
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RED WIRE
NUTS
WHERE WIRE NUTS ARE
WIRE
(WITHGROUND)/f
12-2
CEILNGBOXS.THWRPADM
ONTHISPAGEWUMLD
WALL BOX
12-2
WIRE
PLASTICDOEN,G67FRM
BOXES IS THE SAME. EXCEPT FOR THE GROUND WIRE.

THE GROUND WIRE ATTACHES TO THE METAL BOXES, IN
(WITHGROUND)
FROM
POWER
SOURCE
HOW THE GROUND WIRE WORKS IN PLASTIC BOXES.
SIZENDFORYUWGPJCT
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AlboutEecriW
Chart Shows Copper Wire Size, Amps and Watts
Watts
Amps
Wire Size
at 80% loaded
CircutBeaksz)
(Actual Size)
(Basedon120Vlt)
(Also Fuse or
NO. 1 4 wire
NO. 12 wire
IJ
amps
1800
watts
\J
amps
2400 watts
NO. 1 0 wire
30 amps
3600 watts
^P
NO. 8 wire
40
amps
4800 watts
^P
NO. 6 wire
JU
amps
6000 watts
ColrfWie
ChartSowsldingfWeTmc
The larger the wire gauge

number the smaller the
diameter of the wire.
Silver or White
Neutral Wire
Black
Brass
Hot Wire
Red
Bras^s
Hot Wire
Green
Green
GroundigWe
Hot Neutral
or Grounding Wire
Bare Wire
Green
GroundigWe
White
Color of Terminal
Screw
black hot wire
black- hotw're
>
V. ground
onthelcriwasfgm.
In Example "A" above, the numbers and letters stamped
The"Gmanswitgroud.
The "12" means it is No. 12 wire in size.

The "2" means it has two wires.
8
The "N-M" means non-metalic
wire
three-wire cable X
with ground
white - neutral wire
In Example "B" above, it

is exactly like Example A
excptihasrw
two-wire cable
with ground
whitenural
around
wire
red
hot wire
instead of the two.
All About Electric Wire
handleoysmwtbfricv
When doing any electrical wiring, you have to use the

right size fuses or multi-breakers to protect the electric
wire against any overloads or short circuits. Also, wire can
and blows fuses or kicks breakers off. Check below.
WhenworkigtN.14,
#14-2WIRETHGOUND
#12-2 WIRE WITH GROUND
WhenworkigtN.12,
use a 15 amp fuse or a

15ampbrektoci
use a 20 amp fuse or a 20 amp

breaker to protect it against
overloads or short circuits.
against overloads or short circuits.
20-amp fuse
15-amp
Color coding of wire
ThewitrsNEURAL
The black wire is HOT
switche,rpalokfubxnd
Conecthblakwirs-dm
Etch this wiring rule in your memory and keep it there.

NEVER CONNECT THE BLACK (HOT) WIRE TO THE
WHITE (NEUTRAL) WIRE. (Exception: see page20)
lightnfxures.Aavokw! terminalofcps,.dhw
wires on pull chain fixtures. The white (neutral or ground

wirealso called the "continuous wire") is grounded at the
electric service switch. Connect it to the silver or light-colored
ALWYSHUTOFPERCIBKNG,
Important
DOUBLECHKWITASNGVYR.
HOUSE IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHICH FUSE OR BREAKER CONTROLS THE CIRCUIT.
How To Use Wirenuts and Screw Terminals

WIRENUTSJOD
HOW TO PUT ON WIRENUT
Step1.riofabu
Step 2. Snip % to/ inch
Step 3. Screw the wirenut

on clockwise.
gointj.Twshe
thendsarv.
ofthewisdr
inch of insulation from

ends of wires you're
HOWTJINRESCMAL
stripped ends clockwise

at least one and one-half
turns.
terminal aperture
Step 1. Strip % inch of insulation off the wire end.
Thenusapirofdlytm
release
aperture
BACKWIREDOUTLSNH
half loop in the bare wire.
can be loosened from the wires by

pressing a screwdriver point into
the release aperture.
terminalspgu
beyondthscrwa.
screw
Step 2. Hook the wire clockwise

around the screw terminal. As you
tighten the screw the loop will close.
Always strip wires so no more
than 1/16 inch of bare wire extends out
Pigtalspce
HOWTJINSEVRALCM
BACKWIREDOUTLSNH
Wrong way
The electrical code requires that only one wire may be attached
to a screw terminal the above picture shows the only approved
way to do this it is called a pigtail splice.
Right way
support
cable
every
5 feet
(1.5m)
with
strap
or
staple
cable
extends
6 inches
(150mm)
from box.
stapleforNMcb
How to Install Wiring in New Walls and Partitions
don't staple through

or smash cable
staple cable 8 inches

from box-
drill
%-inch.
metalprocs
holes for
cable
1'/2 inches
cable
Stripoueshafnlbg
from edge
wires into box.
Step 1. Install box. Secure cables to box so that 6

inches 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 off
Vz to 3/4 inch insulation from wire ends.
OUTLETS AND SWITCHES

ALL OUTLETS MUST BE OF THE GROUNDED TYPE.
SwitchesouldB48"HgfrmF
Outlets Should Be No More than 12 Ft. Apart.

Outlets Should Be 12 " High from Floor.
ONUTLESADWICHFRYGPJ
CHEKONLADSFRMIT
Switches Should Always Be Put on Same Side of Door that the Door Knob Is on.
11
TheMostCmnaurfOldSwic
OUTLETS AND SWITCHES

ALL OUTLETS MUST BE OF THE GROUNDED TYPE.
SwitchesouldB48"HgfrmF.
Outlets Should Be No More than 12 Ft. Apart.

Outlets Should Be 12 " High from Floor.
AlboutTheGrndWi
USETHGRNOBAWIDLC.TERMINAL 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.
THEGROUNDWILYPCSFMK,BA
USE 10/32" STOVE BOLTS OR MACHINE SCREWS TO ATTACH THE GROUND WIRE TO THE BACK OF WALL
BOXES, SWITCH BOXES, CEILING BOXES, AND JUNCTION BOXES.
ITEMS IN YOUR HOUSE FROM GETTING DAMAGED FROM LIGHTNING.
TESHGROUNDIFAWLY
Checking an Outlets Ground
SIVELY.THROUDG
INSTALLED OUTLET BY INSERTING

ONE PROBE OF THE VOLTAGE TESTER
INTO TH SEMICIRCULAR GROUND
SLOT AND THE OTHER INTO EACH OF
THE ELONGATED SLOTS SUCCES-
THEOSL.(INAMDRU
WHEN THE PROBE IS PLUGGED INTO
WIRNGMUSTBECOD.
OUTLEISNGRDAH
SLOTIGHER,
THIS SLOT IS SLIGHTLY SHORTER

THAN THE OTHER SLOT.) IF NEITHER
Underwriter's k n o t . .
lu^o()crfshwn.
To (.rolect cord f r o m stroin,
. then pull down lightly

nto r e c e s s between prongs
HowtWireElcDys
120/4-volt,3ampergund.Dsi
RecsdDryptil
whiteneutral
wire
taclesupi240vofrhng
especially for clothes driers, this large recep-
the drier and 120 volts for such standard accessories as the timer and the pilot light.
white
neutral
Surface Dryer Recepticle
DryeCod
USEWIRZ10-3THGONDFLCY.
ground wire '
14
How to Wire Electric Range
Recessed Range Recepticle
ersacontdh240-vliu.
120/240-volt, 50-ampere, grounded. An electric

range requires the high amperage and the combination of voltages provided by this receptacle.
High-temperature settings of the oven and burn-
SurfaceRngptil
andbuilt-recpso120v.
The low temperature settings, timer, pilot lights
USE WIRE SIZE 6-3 WITH GROUND FOR ELECTRIC RANGES.
Range Cord
r
Watts Used by Different Electrical Items
Approximate Ratings
150
30
250
150
150
top.40-8
75
10
30
30
250
90
AutomaicTser
TableLmp
40
40
Fryer, deep fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1400

Frying pan, automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100
Furnace, coal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g a s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750
Garbage disposer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400-900
Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000
Hair D r y e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Heater (hot water) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-5000
(room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1250
Hot plate (per b u r n e r ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750
Iron (hand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1050
(mangle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1600
Knife sharpner
Knife s h a r p n e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Lamp (heat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
(sun) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights (flourescent circlines)........ 22-32
(flourescent tubes) . . . . . . 15-60
(incandescent, per bulb)10 & up
(night l i g h t ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600
Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerator, frostless . . . . . . . . . . . . 300-450

s t a n d a r d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-350
R o a s t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1350
R o t i s s e r i e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1400
Sewing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Shaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stereo, h i - f i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sump pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Television, black white . . . . . . . . . .
c o l o r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
T o a s t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000
Vacuum cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300-800
Waffle iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600
and
standr.250-4
50
10
3/8 inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

1/2 inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Grinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
L a t h e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Lawn Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sander, portable .......... 750
Saw, bander . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300-600
jig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
radial arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500
s a b r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Soldering iron . . . . . . . . . . . .
Projector (slide or movie) . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Radio, console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
p o r t a b l e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Range,ov.40-8
40
250
for
Fan
50
Corn popper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000-1500
Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000-8000
Electric blanket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
(attic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(exhaust range) . . . . . . . . . .
(portable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor p o l i s h e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Food warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Freezer, frostless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350-500
Dril,1/4nch.50
80
Cofemakr.50-1
1/3
Air conditioner (central) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5000

(room, ton) . . . . . . . . . . .
(room, 3/4 ton) . . . . . . . . . . 1300
(room, ton) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1600
Blender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-1000
Bottle warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Broiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500
Can opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Powertls
Approximate Ratings
1100 watts
100 watts
How to Find the Cause of a Short Circuit

Most short circuits occur in flexible
cords, plugs, or appliances. Look for
blacksmudgeronfpt
If you find no visible signs of trouble, though, you'll

have to trace your way through circuit. To do this,
turn off all wall switches and unplug every
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frayed or charred cords connected to
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cord or plug before installing new

fuseortingbak.
reset tripped breaker.
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If new fuse doesn't blow or breaker

doesn't trip right away, turn on each wall
cirutbeakps.
If fuse blows right away, pull out fuse or make sure

circuit breaker is OFF. Remove each faceplate and
inspect device and wiring. Look for charred wire
insulation, wire shorted against back of metal box,
or device literally falling apart. Replace defective
switch or receptacle or faulty wiring. Then
install new fuse or reset breaker.
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If turning on wall switches doesn't blow
or breaker to trip, short is in fixture outlet

controlled by switch or in ON position of switch.
With circuit dead, inspect outlet and switch for
Ifcirutwendasoy
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new fuse or reset breaker.
appliance on, appliance or its switch is
probalydefctivnshu
plugged appliance in, plug or cord is

probably at fault and should be replaced.
or repaired.
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Note: If none of the above solves the problem and your fuse or breaker
ALWYSHUTOFPERCIBKNG,
Important
HOUSE 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.
BareWi
Silver or White
Brass
Brass
Neutral Wire
Hot Wire
Green
Electrical
Box Ground
Grounding Wire
Hot Wire
GroundigWe
White
Black
Red
Green
Hot - Neutral
or Grounding Wire
ColrfScew
Color of Wire
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CAUSE
CURE
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Improper installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Take out and install again

Fuse blown or circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . Replace or reset
tripped
Starter burned out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace starter
Oxideflmbuponts.Rahrc
Fixtureocld.Rasmp50
and replace
Tubeholder broken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace tubeholder
_______
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Poor contact with tubeholders . . . . . . . . Realign tubeholders; straighten

and sand tubeholders if necessary
Improper installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Take out and install again
afterinslo.)TubywRpc
Lamp flickers
(Note: New tubes may
flicker a short time
or twice
(blackened ends)
Oxide buildup on tube pins . . . . . . . . . . Rotate tube in tubeholders once
or twice
Fixture, too cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raise temperature to at least 50F
Tube almost worn out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace tube
Defective starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace starter
DiscolrednTmpatub.Rv;f
Ends of tube are

discolored
(Note: Darkened
bands about 2 inches
from ends are normal.)
If preheat type
with new tubes
one end only
Defective starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace starter
centrdos'Dfivbal.Rp
Ends of tube glow, but
Ballast incorrectly installed . . . . . . . . . . Check wiring on ballast diagram

and correct
Wrong type of ballast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check wattage and type; replace
ballast
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Lamp fixture hums
120 V POWER SOURCE
BALLAST
LAMP SOCKET
STARTER
WIRE NUT
COVER PLATE
How To Wire into Boxes, Fixtures and Switches

from
TWO-WIRE CABLE
WITHGROUND-*
POWER SOURCE
WITHGROUND
TWO-IRECABL
from
POWER
SOURCE
to switch
WHITER
to existing
Circuit
USEDABLCK
SHOWITBENG
BLACK ELECTRICAL
TAPE ON END TO
(HOT) WIRE.
to new wiring
to new
wiring
HOW TO WIRE INTO A JUNCTION BOX

HOW TO WIRE INTO A FIXTURE
Most switches in a home are of the single-pole

or three-way types. Single-pole switches have two
POWER SOURCE
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from
WITH GROUND
hot wire goes to which terminal.

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grounding
wire
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Color Coding of Wires, Screw Terminals, Etc.

For Switches, Outlets, Light Fixtures
White
Black
Red
Green
Silver or White
Brass
Brass
Green
Electrical
Box Ground
Hot - Neutral
orGundigWe
Color of Terminal
Screw
Neutral Wire
Hot Wire
Hot Wire
Grounding Wire
Grounding Wire
COLRDINGFWETHXP
BareWi
Color of Wire
Up to this point we have assumed that a white wire is always a neutral wire. Wires that are black and
red are always hot. But one situation offers an exception to this color coding.
switch,youaverblk.
The one exception to the rule is if the power source first goes thru the light fixture and then to the
When using a white wire this special way, paint the wire insulation black (or tape it with black tape) at
both ends where it joins a hot terminal or another hot wire. This identifies it as a hot wire. A example of
this is shown in the picture below.
The Picture below is called a Switch Loop.
CEILING BOX
GROUND WIRES
TAPEONDSHWIBG
WHITE WIRE WITH BLACK ELECTRICAL

12-2 WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
USED AS A BLACK (HOT) WIRE.
WHITERBLACK
(WITHGROUND)
12-2
TAPE ON END TO SHOW IT IS BEING

USEDABLCK(HOT)WIR.
GROUND
WIRE
WIRE
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CEILING OUTLET
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CEILING PULL SWITCH
CLOKUTE
GENERATOR
SPECIALUROT
230-VOLT POLARIZED OUTLET
DOUBLE-POLE SWITCH
THRE-WAYSIC
ELCTRIANG
ELCTRIDY
WP
THERMOSTAT
TELEVISION
SINGLE POLE" SWITCH
WEATHRPOFUL
SWITCH - CONVENIENCE OUTLET
ELECTRIC MOTOR
FOUR-WAY SWITCH
NIGHT LIGHT
WEATHERPROOF SWITCH
A Single Pole Switch

Asingle-powtchr
Thre-waysitc,udnpo
A Three Way Switch
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locatins,hverm;
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A four-way switch works with
or silver-colored. There are no "on"

and "off" markings.
a light or receptacle from three

or more locations. It has four
bras-coledtmin
markingsothedl.
a light or receptacle from one

location. It has two brass-colored
terminals and "on" and "off"
control a light or receptacle from two
AFourWaySwitch
All About Switches
no "on" and "off" markings.
Switches Should Be 48" High from Floor.

21
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WIRNGAEMTSPDYOU.
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THE PICTURE ABOVE SHOWS HOW TO ADD A NEW OUTLET TO AN EXISTING ONE BY RUNNING THE WIRE BEHIND THE
BASEBOARD. USE 12-2 WIRE WITH GROUND, USE GROUNDED OUTLETS, BE SURE YOU DONT OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT,
much baseboard as necessary on either side of door.

Step 2. Run cable between jamb and frame, notching
spacers wherever necessary.
THE PICTURE ABOVE SHOWS HOWTOADDANEWOUTLETTO AN EXISTINGONEBYRUNNINGTHE WIRE BEHINDTHEDOOR

CASING. USE 12-2 WIRE WITH GROUND, USE GROUNDED OUTLETS, BE SURE YOU DONTOVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT, COVER
WIRE WITH A METAL PLATE OR USE METAL CABLE TO PROTECT WIRE. CHECK WITH LOCAL CODE TO SEE IF THIS WIRING
ARRANGEMENT IS PERMITTED IN YOUR AREA.
How To Wire Doorbells and Buzzers
chime
120 volte
22
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HowtAdNeOulsExing
| as the power source for the new

| outlet that is being
11 installed in the wall
11 on other side of room
1 1 with the wire going
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fish wire (or fish lope)
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Existing Outlet
j New Outlet
USE 12-2 WIRE WITH GROUND, USE GROUNDED OUTLETS, BE SURE YOU DON'T OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT. CHECK WITH
LOCAL CODE TO SEE IF THIS WIRING ARRANGEMENT IS PERMITTED IN YOUR AREA.
How To Wire Doorbells and Buzzers
BACK
BELL-BUZZER
BACK
BUZZER
BELL
SOURCE
Wirngfoatdbelck-uz.
TRANSFORMER
FRONT
TRANSFORMER
Wiring for a combination bell-buzzer unit.
FRONT
Theswirgontpaf
All About Outlets

outlet make both the top and bottom
partsofheuliv.W
A 6/32 threaded screw holds the

outlets to the wall box.
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botmfuledhis.
may go in from top or
to go to next outlets to
make them live.
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grounding wire on
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Outlets, also called receptacles, have three different colors of screw terminals.
black wire. The white or silver-colored screws are neutral terminals,
and here use the white wire. The green screw is the grounding
terminal, and here use the bare wire for the grounding wire.
Wiring Layout
HowtWireOuls
How to Wire Outlets

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WIRING TWO OUTLETS
WIRNGOEUTL
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BLACK WIRE MOT
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WIRING COLOR GUIDE

BLACKWIREHOT
mi i mm RED WIRE
BARE WIRE onouND

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WHITERtACD
RED WIRE
BARE WIRE OKOUNOWIRE
TOBRASEMINLCW
'LACKWIRETHD
TERMINAL SCREW
FROM
POWER
SOURCEv
WHITE WIRE ATTACHED
WIRE
TOWHIERSLV
12-2
(WITHGROUND)
TERMINAL SCREW
TOBRASEMINLCW
LACK WIRE ATTACHED
* WALL BOX
OROUND WIRE ATTACHED
12-2
RED
WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
TORENHXMUD
OUTLET
TERMINALSCW
WIRE
NUT
PICTUREABOVSHW
GROUND Wlftf ATTACHED

TO OREEN HEX OROUNDINO
TERMINAL SCREW
OUTLETS IN A DOUBLE BOX
How to Wire Outlets
WIRING COLOR GUIDE

NEUTRAL
BLACKWIREHOT
WIRNGTOULES
WHITE WIRE
RED WIRE
BARE WIRE GROUNDW,RE
12-2
WIRE
WHITE WIRE ATTACHED

WHITERACD
TOWHIERSLV
(WITH GROUND)
TO WHITE OR SILVER
TERMINAL SCREW
TERMINALSCW
FROM
POWER
SOURCE
WALL BOX
GROUND
WIRES
GROUNDWIEATCH
TOBRASEMINLCW
BLACKWIRETHD
GROUND
WIRES

TERMINAL SCREW
WIRE
BLACK WIRE ATTACHED

*ONTHISPAGEWMLBX.RCD,
(WITHGROUND)
12-2
EXCEPT FOR THE GROUND WIRE. THE GROUND WIRE ATTACHES TO THE METAL BOXES, IN PLASTIC
WIRE NUT GUIDE

BLACK WIRE HOT
111 T 1 1 1 1 i-m RED WIRE
BARE WIRE CHOUNDWIRE
WHERE
WIRE
NUT
NUTS
ARE
WIRNGTHEOULS
HowtWireOuls
WIRE
USEDONTHIPAG
HBITIIM.
USERDWINT
WIRNGCOLUDE
WHITE WIRE
FROM
POWER
SOURCE
12-2
WIRE
{WITH GROUND)
12-2
WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
WHITE WIRE ATTACHED

TO WHITE OR SILVER
TERMINALSCW
/BLACK WIRE ATTACHED

GROUND
WIRES
TOGRENHXUDI
TOBRASEMINLCW
BLACKWIRETHD
TERMINAL SCREW
ON THIS PAGE WE SHOW METAL BOXES. THE WIRING IN PLASTIC AND

METALBOXSIH,CPFRGUNDW.
WIRE
WIRE ATTACHES TO THE METAL BOXES, IN PLASTIC IT DOES NOT, SEE PAGE
WIRNGCOLUDE
6AND7FORMEHWTGUIKSPLCBX.
(WITHGROUND)
12-2
How to Wire Outlets
WHITE WIRE
MSUTHAL
USERDWINT
WIRENUTGD
WIRNGFOUTLES
BLACK WIRE HOT

RED WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
FROM
POWER
SOURCE
12-2
ft
WIRE
WIRE
NUT
(WITH GROUND)
WHITE WIRE ATTACHED

TO WHITE OR SILVER
TERMINAL SCREW
WHERE WIRE NUTS ARE

USED
ON
THIS
PAGE
TOBRASEMINLCW
WIRE
GROUND
WIRES
BLACK WIRE ATTACHED


TERMINALSCW
12-2
12-2
WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
WIRE
(WITHGROUND)
BOX
* ON THIS PAGE WE SHOW METAL BOXES. THE WIRING IN PLASTIC AND METAL BOXES IS THE SAME,
EXCPTFORHGUNDWI.ASMLB,
WALL
12-2
WIRNGCOLUDE
How to wire a split-circuit outlet

BARE WIRE GROUND
WHITE WIRE ATTACHED
ON
WIRE
NUTS
THIS
PAGE
TOWHIERSLV
WIRE
RED
USED
REDWIATCH
(WITHGROUND)
TERMINALSCW
12-3
red wire
nut
USE
WHERINUTSA
THEBOMALFUISWY
INCLUDGROWES
THESWICONRLPAFU
WIRE NUT GUIDE
WHITER
BLACK WIRE MOT
RED WIRE
WALL BOX
RED WIRE
ATTACHED
TO BRASS
TERMINAL SCREW
*ONTHISPAGEWUMLDC
FROM
POWER
SOURCE
12-2
WIRE
WIRNGCOLUDE
(WITH GROUND)
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WHITE WIRE
BLACK WIRE HOT

RED WIRE
BARE WIRE GKOUNDWIHE
WIRE ^
TOBRASEMINLCW
(WITHGROUND)
REDWIATCH
12-3
THE SWITCH CONTROLS THE TOP HALF OF THE OUTLET S

THE BOTTOM HALF OF OUTLETS IS ALWAYS HOT.
12-3
WIRE
'THEWIRNGPLASCDMBOX
WALL BOX HERE

SAME. EXCEPT FOR THE GROUND WIRE, THE GROUND
WIRE ATTACHES TO THE METAL BOXES, IN PLASTIC IT
CONNECTS TO THE METAL TAB PROVIDED INSIDE THE
BOX.SEPAG647FRMNHWTUD
(WITHGROUND)
USEA3X2
* 12-2
(WITHGROUND)
FROM
POWER /
SOURCE
WIRE WORKS IN PLASTIC BOXES.
WIRE
THEPICURBLOWSYFMAKX
WIRE NUT GUIDE
GOES TO TWO DIFFERENT JUNCTION BOXES, AND GOES IN TWO DIFFERENT

DIRECTIONS.
***
WIRNGCOLUDE
NUT
USE RED WIRE NUTS

WHERE WIRE NUTS ARE
USED ON THIS PAGE
BLACKWIREtar
WHITE WIRE
RED WIRE
tor
*ONTHISPAGEWUMLD
BARE WIRE ground.
BOXESITHAM.CPFRGUNDW
CEILING BOXES THE WIRING IN PLASTIC AND METAL
PLASTICDOEN,G67FRM

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WIRE
(WITHGROUND)
12-2
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TO WHITE OR SILVER
TERMINAL SCREW
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GROUNDWIES
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PUTCOVERSNJIBX.
JUNCTION
BOX
ALL ABOUT GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS (GFCI)

GROUND FAULT PROTECTION IS A MUST WHEREVER ELECTRICITY IS USED NEAR WATER
A GFCI Installed as the first receptacle in a circuit provides
protection to other receptacles beyond
Circuit Breaker
Type GFCI
12-2
CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX
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 ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS FOR MORE ON THIS.
3.
THE MOST USED GFCI'S ARE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND THE OUTLET TYPE.
3WHITER
WIRING COLOR GUIDE

BLACK WIRE HOT
HOW TO CHANGE A SINGLE POLE SWITCH TO

A SWITC ^ AND OUTLET
*CEILING BOX
RED WIRE
HOT
12-2
WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
12-2
WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
\x
WHITE WIRES ATTACHED

TO WHITE OR SILVER
TERMINAL SCREW
WALL BOX
WALL BOX
MED WWE NUT
WHITE WIMEf
v
WIRE
WIRE
After
BLACK WIRE ATTACHED

TOBRASEMINLCW
Before
12-2
(WITHGROUND)
^12-2
(WITHGROUND)
SOURCE!
COMBINESAGL-PWTH
FROM .
POWER I
FROM
POWER
SOURCE
WITH AN OUTLET THAT IS ALWAYS HOT
How To Wire Three-Way Switches

With Switches Controlling One Light
WHERINUTSA
fl
USERDWNT
WIRE NUT GUIDE
USED
ON
THIS
PAGE
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NUT
HUEWIRTNDSPA
WIRE -
BLACK TO SHOW IT IS BEING

USED AS A BLACK (HOT) WIRE
(WITHGROUND)
12-3
COMMON
TERMINAL
SCREW
(Black or Copper
FROM
POWER
COMMON
TERMINAL
SCREW
(Black or Copper
Colored)
* ON THIS PAGE WE SHOW USING METAL WALL AND METAL

CEILING BOXES. THE WIRING IN PLASTIC AND METAL
BOXES IS THE SAME, EXCEPT FOR THE GROUND WIRE.
PLASTICDOEN,G67FRM
SOURCE
Colored)
12-2 WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
HOW THE GROUND WIRE WORKS IN PLASTIC BOXES
How to Wire Three-Way Switches

WIRE
USE
fl
mm
RED
WIRE
NUTS
WHERE WIRE NUTS ARE

NUT
WHITERBLACK
TOSHWIBENGUDALCK()R.
WHITE WIRE WITH BLACK ELECTRICAL TAPE ON END
12-3
USEDONTHIPAG
With Switches Controlling Two Lights
WIRE NUT GUIDE
BLACK(HOT)WIRE.
ELECTRICAL TAPE ON END TO

SHOW IT IS BEING USED AS A
THREE-WAY
SWITCH
12-2
WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
(Slack or Copper
Colored)
ON THIS PAGE WE SHOW USING METAL WALL AND METAL

CEILNGBOXSTHWRPADM
COMMON
TERMINAL
SCREW

PLASTICDOEN,G67FRM
FROM
POWER XI
SOURCE
COMMON
TERMINAL
SCREW
(Black or Copptr
Colored)
WIRING COLOR GUIDE
HowtWireTh-ayScs
WHITE WIRE
BLACK WIRE HOT
RED WIRE
BARE WIRE GXOUNDWIRE
With Switches Controlling Three Lights
USED
ON
THIS
PAGE
12-3
BLACK ELECTRICAL
TAPE ON END TO SHOW
IT IS BEING USED AS A
BLACK (HOT) WIRE.
WIRE
* CEILING BOX
WHITE WIRE WITH

BLACK ELECTRICAL
TAPE ON END TO SHOW
ITIS BBNG USED AS A
WIRE
BLACK(HOT)WIRE.
(WITHGROUND)
12-3
CEILING BOX
(WITHGROUND)
WHTEIR
WHERINUTSA
USERDWINT
WIRE NUT GUIDE
THREE-WAY
SWITCH
COMMON
TERMINAL
SCREW
COMMON
TERMINAL
SCREW
Colored)
12-2
ON THIS PAGE WE SHOW USING METAL WALL AND METAL CEILING

WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
(BlackorCpe
(BlackorCpe
FROM f
POWER
SOURCE
Colored)
WIRNGCOLUDE

WithSwcesConrlgFuL
WHITE WIRE MEUTIIAI

BLACK WIRE MOT
RED WIRE
12-3
WIRE
TAPEONDSHWIBGU
(WITH GROUND)
ASBLCK(HOT)WIRE.
WIRE NUT GUIDE

USE RED WIRE NUTS
WHERE WIRE NUTS ARE
USED
ON
THIS
PAGE
red wire INCLUDING GROUNDWIRES
nut
WHITE WIRE WITH
WIRE
BLACKETRI
12-3
BLACK(HOT)WIRE.
(WITHGROUND)
TAPE ON END TO SHOW

IT IS BBNG USED AS A
WALL
BOX
12-2 WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
COMMON
TERMINAL
SCREW
12-2
WIRE
(BlackorCpe
(WITHGROUND)
THRE-WAYSIC
FROM f
POWER
SOURCE
Colored)
WIRE
ON THIS PAGE WE SHOW USING METAL WALL AND METAL CEILING

12-2
(WITH GROUND)
COMMON
TERMINAL
SCREW
(Black or Copper
Colored)

31
WIRNGCOLUDE

With Switches Controlling One Light
12-2
WIRE
WIRENUTGD
FROM
POWER
SOURCE
(WITH GROUND)
WIMi
HUT
USE
RED
WHERE
WIRE
WIRE
NUTS
NUTS
ARE
USEDONTHIPAG
WHITE WIRE MEUTHAL

BLACK WIRE MOT
RED WIRE
BARE WIREGOUNDWIHE
CEILING BOX
WIRE
12-3
(WITHGROUND)
12-3
COMMON
TERMINAL
SCREW
(WITHGROUND)
WIRE
(BlackorCpe
THREE-WAY
Colored)\
SWITCH
WALL BOX
COMMON
TERMINAL
SCREW
WHITE WIRE WITH

BLACK ELECTRICAL
(BlackorCpe
TAPE ON END TO SHOW
BLACK(HOT)WIRE.
ITSBNGUEDA
Colored)

ELCTRIAPOND
THEGROUNDWIACSMLBX,
WHITE WIRE WITH BLACK
PLASTIC IT DOES NOT, SEE PAGE 6 AND 7 FOR MORE ON

TOSHWIBENGUDALCK()R.
HOWTEGRUNDIKSPLACBX.
SHOW IT IS BEING USED AS A ,

BLACK (HOT) WIRE.
WIRE NUT GUIDE

WIRE
WIRE
(WITHGROUND)
(WITHGROUND)
12-2
12-3
USE RED WIRE NUTS

WHERE WIRE NUTS ARE
USED
ON
THIS
PAGE

nut
WHITERBLACK_
WIRNGCOLUDE
FROM
POWER
SOURCE
ASBLCK(HOT)WIRE
TAPE ON END TO SHOW IT IS BEING USED
12-3
WIRE
ELCTRIAPOND
(WITH GROUND)
BLACK (HOT) WIRE.
THREE-WAY
SWITCH
THREE-WAY
SWITCH
12-2
WIRE
(WITH GROUND)
(BlackorCpi
COMMON
TERMINAL
SCREW
|32|
1

'
TO SHOW IT IS BEING USED AS A BLACK (HOT) WIRE.
* ON THIS PAGE WE SHOW USING METAL WALL AND METAL CEILING

Colored)
COMMON
TERMINAL
SCREW
(Black or Copper
Colored)
WIRING COLOR GUIDE

WHITE WIRE
nwtral
WIRENUTGD
WithSwcesConrlgTL
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BLACK WIRE ha
hot
IlllHIIIin RED WIRE
BARE WIRE ground win
USE
RED
WIRE
NUTS
WHERE WIRE NUTS ARE
USED
ON
THIS
PAGE
12-3
12-2
WIRE
WIRE
(WITHGROUND)
fl
(WITH GROUND)
SHOWITBENGUDA

BLACK (HOT) WIRE.
12-3
WIRE
(WITH GROUND)

BLACK (HOT) WIRE.
TERMINAL
SCREW
(Black or Copper
Colored)
COMMON
CEILNGBOXS.THWRPADM


SWITCHOBENGUDA
THREE-WAY
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BLACK WIRE ATTACHED

HOW TO WIRE THREE-WAY

HOME ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WORKS .................................2,

ABOUT ELECTRIC WIRE ........................................................................8,

ALL ABOUT THE GROUND WIRE ....................................................................13

HOW TO WIRE BOXES, FIXTURES AND SWITCHES .....................................19

ALL ABOUT OUTLETS ............................................................................24 to 29

Author: Ray McReynolds

FOR INFOMATION ON THEM. 1-800-678-1500 OR

P.O. Box 70865

How the Home Electrical System Works

WIRE NUT GUIDE

Etch this wiring rule in your memory and keep it there.

wirealso called the "continuous wire") is grounded at the

terminal of all receptacles, etc., and to the white wire on all

GROUND WIRE ATTACHED

BOXES. THE WIRING IN PLASTIC AND METAL BOXES IS THE SAME,

MORE ON HOW THE GROUND WIRE WORKS IN PLASTIC BOXES.

WIRE NUT GUIDE

WHERE WIRE NUTS ARE

BREAKER BOX SUPPLYING POWER TO THE OUTLETS AND HOW TO CHANGE

/'WHITE WIRE ATTACHED

BLACK WIRE ATTACHED

GROUND WIRE ATTACHED

How to Turn off Main Power Supply

Before starting any work, you must disconnect

source in the service panel. If your circuits are

to the OFF position.

correct fuse or turned off the correct breaker.

breaker protects which circuit, shut off all current

While you're at your service panel, spend another

MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER

SWITCHING THE MAIN BREAKER TO THE

will come along and replace the fuse or reset the

complete safety. Still, it's a good idea to keep a few

are mounted on one or

out blocks. By pulling

off the main power

grips, you can remove

two main fuses in the

cabinet and disconnect

THE THREE WAYS TO GET POWER TO YOUR NEW WIRING JOB

FIRST YOU LOCATE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX THAT

IF THERE IS ANY ROOM LEFT FOR THE CIRCUIT

MODEL OFF OF IT AND GO TO YOUR LOCAL ELECT. PARTS

SECOND, IF THERE IS NO ROOM LEFT IN CIRCUIT

GET NARROW BREAKERS.

3. THIRD, IF WAYS #1 AND #2 DO NOT WORK FOR YOU, GO

WITH SUB-PANEL ADDED.

IF USING #14-2 WIRE WITH GROUND, USE

THIS SHOWS A BREAKER BEING ATTACHED

MAKE SOME BREAKERS 1/2" THICK. TAKE OUT ONE THAT

A 20 AMP BREAKER TO PROTECT THE LINE.

All About Circuit Breakers

Single Circuit Breaker

POSITIONS OF THE CIRCUIT

Double Circuit Breaker

fuses. A circuit breaker looks something like a toggle switch, with

What is to be done when a breaker trips or a fuse blows?

RARE WIRE ground wire

in Plastic Wall Boxes

WHO* WIRE ATTACHED

WHITE WIRE ATTACHED