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Home Electrical Part 2: Installing Switches & Outlets
How does electricity travel from my panel to my lights? How about to my wall outlets? How can I be sure my fixtures and outlets are grounded, and wired correctly? In this video, we'll demonstrate how to safely wire up outlets with confidence, and how to ensure that switches work every time. We'll also cover:
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Basic skills needed to do simple repairs and replacements
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Basic information to help you understand you home's electrical system
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"Hot or Not?" Testing with non-contact voltage testers
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Introductory circuit theory: how electrons complete a path (circuit) to flow.
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Common household circuitry
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Anatomy of Outlets and Switches
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Making connections ("J-hooks" & stab-ins)
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and plenty more!
