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D.I.Y., WIRING A THREE-WAY SWITCH SYSTEM

By on December 4, 2011 in D.I.Y.

Two three-way switches allow the control of a light fixture, receptacle, or ceiling fan (I’ll call all these “fixtures” for simplicity) from two different locations–not three.  We’ll discuss adding a four-way in our next article.  There are a number of ways to wire a three-way system.  However, I’m only going to discuss the simplest, and [...]

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D.I.Y., ADDING A SINGLE POLE SWITCH

By on November 22, 2011 in D.I.Y Rules, D.I.Y Tips, D.I.Y.

Let’s say you have an existing fixture, ceiling fan, or receptacle, and you would like to control one of them by adding a single switch.  Let me walk you through the steps (I’ll refer to all three as “fixtures” for the sake of time and space) First, you need to know that in order for [...]

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D.I.Y., WHAT WIRE TO USE, COPPER OR ALUMINUM?

D.I.Y., WHAT WIRE TO USE, COPPER OR ALUMINUM?

By on September 21, 2011 in D.I.Y Rules

ALUMINUM: Do-It-Yourselfers should never use aluminum wire, period.  It is hard enough for veteran electricians to install.  Aluminum wire must be sized properly, installed properly, and most importantly, terminated properly.  Aluminum Romex cable is manufactured but don’t use it under the size of #6, and then only if you must. Aluminum wire must be sized [...]

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