Electricity is a property of matter that results from the presence or movement of electric charge. Together with magnetism, it constitutes the fundamental interaction known as electromagnetism. Electricity is responsible for many well-known physical phenomena such as lightning, electric fields and electric currents, and is put to use in industrial applications such as electronics and electric power.
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Aluminum Wiring Information - Information on hazards and remedies.
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Better Homes and Gardens: Wiring Basics - Detailed tutorials with illustrations for working with electrical boxes, wire, conduit, outlets, sockets, surge protectors, plugs, and light fixtures.
Boyce's Electrical References Explanations - Articles on safety, wiring, switches, motors, and transformers.
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Dans Wiring Page - Experienced electrician provides advice and diagrams on house wiring, especially 3way and 4way switches.
Doing Your Own Telephone Wiring - Diagrams, advice, and troubleshooting for telephone wiring.
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Electrical Online - Wiring projects and topics, including diagrams and illustrations.
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Electrical Safety Foundation International - Information about electrical safety in and around the home and neighborhood. Workplace Page for tips and tools to help keep a workplace electrically safe.
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Electrician.com - Electrical calculators, in depth technical articles, and National Electrical Code information.
Electricians Toolbox - Professional site includes hundreds of tips, theory, formulas, software, and forum.
Faqs.org: Electrical Wiring FAQs - FAQs for electrical wiring, including definitions, resources, tips, techniques, and safety information.
Federal Pacific Electric FPE Panel/Breaker Hazard Summary - In-depth discussion of the hazard and remedies.
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Free Electrical Answers By Marosteph - Master electrican provides free advice. Includes faq with answers to common questions/problems.
Home Wiring - Instructions on how to wire 3 or 4 way switches, fan/light combo, pools, garage, hottubs, dwellings, and National Electrical Code compliance.
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Howstuffworks: Electric Motors - illustrated tutorial examines motors from construction to operation.
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Ideal Industries - Illustrated tutorial on the basics of using a digital multi-meter.
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Molex - Good Crimps - Illustrated tutorial on properly crimping terminals.
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MSN House and Home: Electrical - Overview of electrical systems and components within the home, including circuit breakers, fuses, outlets, light fixtures, wall switches, cords, and plugs. Illustrations and safety-minded tips for solving common problems and completing easy repairs.
Porcupine Press - Chart for Ohm's law. Illustrated tutorial on bending conduit.
Sound Home Resource Center - Electrical - Articles primarily on the issues involved with upgrading or repairing home wiring.
Telephone Wiring - Advice for home phone wiring and jacks with information at adding second or third line and reference for wire color codes.
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The Old House Web - Lighting and Electrical - Articles on adding a second phone line, safety concerns with an old fuse box, and upgrading and older house for high-tech appliances.
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Wiring for Power Quality - Table illustrates some of the new wiring practices recommended vs. outdated methods.
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