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D.I.Y., HOW TO WIRE A FOUR-WAY SWITCH

By on December 20, 2011 in D.I.Y.

        If you have an existing light fixture which is controlled by two three-way switches (2 different switch locations) and want to add a third switch at a different location, you must install a four-way switch.  If you are building a new home, or putting on an addition and want a fixture [...]

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D.I.Y., INSTALLING A SURFACE FIXTURE, RECESSED FIXTURE OR CEILING FAN

By on December 7, 2011 in D.I.Y.

There are several things to consider before you start on installing a surface fixture, recessed fixture or ceiling fan: 1. You must be able to install a switch leg (2-wire cable with ground) from a switch to the fixture or fan–this most often requires attic space between the two. 2. A heavy fixture or fan [...]

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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., 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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