Basic Home Electrical Wiring by Example and On the Job

Descripción

While always maintaining a healthy respect for electricity, home electrical wiring projects don't need to be intimidating. This course will give you the knowledge you need to tackle these projects. Designed for the beginner, this course draws on the more than 30 years’ experience of a licensed electrical contractor and hundreds of on-the-job photos and easy-to-follow wiring diagrams. You will be provided with outside resources to supplement the information in the course and quizzes to test your understanding of the material. After completing this course, you will be able to take on home wiring projects with confidence. The Course Outline Safety ⦁ Do not work on energized circuits. ⦁ Do not work with energized wires. ⦁ Do not work in an energized panel. Basics of Electricity ⦁ Electricity to the home ⦁ Overhead Service ⦁ Underground Service ⦁ Electrical Service ⦁ Grid Power System Concept and Theory ⦁ Home Electrical Circuit Loads ⦁ OHMS Law Calculations ⦁ Electrical Circuit Loads Tools ⦁ Hand and Pouch Tools ⦁ Power Tools ⦁ Special Tools Testers ⦁ Plug In ⦁ Non-Contact ⦁ Analog ⦁ Digital Electrical Distribution Panel ⦁ Interior Overview ⦁ Main Service Meter ⦁ Panel Circuit Bus ⦁ Earth Ground to Neutral ⦁ Earth Ground Components ⦁ Main Breaker Disconnect Circuit Breakers ⦁ 120/240 Volt Circuit Breakers ⦁ Brands, Types, and Styles ⦁ Single Pole ⦁ Double Pole ⦁ Tandem ⦁ Quad ⦁ Installing a Breaker ⦁ Multi-Wire Circuits Wire and Cable ⦁ Wire Sizes ⦁ Old Electrical Wire ⦁ Knob and Tube Wiring ⦁ Wire Connectors Basic Wiring Methods ⦁ Connecting Wires to Terminal Screws ⦁ Using Wire Strippers ⦁ Making a Splice ⦁ Making a Ground Wire Pigtail Home Electrical Wiring ⦁ Plans and Permits ⦁ Install Electrical Boxes ⦁ Drill the Wiring Holes ⦁ Install the Wiring ⦁ Install the Main Panel ⦁ Staple and Secure the Wiring ⦁ Make the Circuit Connections ⦁ Install Electrical Devices Receptacle Outlets ⦁ 15- and 20-Amp Outlets ⦁ One Cable, End of Circuit ⦁ Push-In-Wire Connection ⦁ Screw Terminal Wire Connection ⦁ Series Wired Outlets ⦁ Parallel Wired Outlets ⦁ Double Wired Outlets ⦁ Half-Hot Switched Outlets Switches ⦁ Single Switches ⦁ 3-Way Switches ⦁ 4-Way Switches ⦁ Dimmer Switches Light Fixtures ⦁ Install an Outdoor Light ⦁ Wiring a Motion Detector ⦁ Wiring a Ceiling Light Fixture Ceiling Fans ⦁ Wiring Diagrams ⦁ Install a Ceiling Fan and Light ⦁ Install a Ceiling Fan Remote Control Surge Protection ⦁ Protecting the Electrical System ⦁ Surge Device Updating Home Electrical ⦁ Outdated Wiring Circuits and Devices ⦁ Switches and Outlets ⦁ Incorrect Wiring Methods ⦁ Illegal Wiring Methods ⦁ Priority Updates ⦁ Smoke Detectors ⦁ AFCI Breakers ⦁ GFCI Outlets ⦁ Panel Upgrade

Lo que aprenderás

• How electricity is generated and enters the home.
• Electrical safety, theory, and basic wiring methods.
• How to select and use the right tools and testers for the job.
• How to wire outlets, switches, light fixtures, and ceiling fans.

Requisitos

• No previous experience required, we explain electrical safety every step of the way as we demonstrate hands-on wiring methods.