Basic Home Electrical Wiring by Example and On the Job

The Basic Fundamentals of Home Electrical Wiring, with Wiring Diagrams and Detailed Examples.

4.34 (620 reviews)

Udemy

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English

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Home Improvement

What you will learn

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.

Why take this course?

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

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Reviews

Diego

October 18, 2023

Some stuff is a little cofusing im just starting out to learn about electrical work and start school in about a week so i just wanted to try to get as much knowledge as i can. very good course so far somethings i can feel like they can be explained better but still overall a very good course

Rowan

October 2, 2023

I am an absolute beginner, and I definitely learned a decent amount but a good amount was also lost on me. I would have like to see me demonstrations over photos.

Reynault

August 31, 2023

The introduction is well introduced Thanks. The instructor very good and this course was very beneficial.

Gregory

July 13, 2023

New to home repair and what to expect. Took this course to have a better understanding of how a house is wired should I be able to make any simple repairs.

Geoffrey

June 22, 2023

A good primer for a homeowner, though some of it is beyond what a homeowner likely would do (breaker panel, for instance).

Jarvis

June 21, 2023

This is a good course it points out what you can do and what you should hire a professional for. I like that it broke down what rooms to update the wiring in first, Kitchen, then bathrooms since these are the rooms that will pull the most electricity.

Mario

April 25, 2023

More details should be provided in the safety course as to how to make sure sure electrical outlets are turned off for us 110 watts and to 240 watts

Stevano

April 6, 2023

I have learned a lot of valuable information from this course and would recommend to any apprentices or students just getting familiar with the basics of electrical installation

Kevin

February 12, 2023

It's a great reminder, because I have some industrial experience in the oil field. I'm also a student who's looking to work towards earning a journeyman license one day. So I would definitely say this course is a good fit for me and anyone else.

Johnny

February 5, 2023

yes i like the course it reminds me of my dad when he use to install home electrical devices with me, im his assistant..

Edoudou

January 26, 2023

Very helpul, all the essential is covered. The audio quality could be improved, but after a while, I totally forgot about it. I would have liked videos instead of images in a few sections, but the explanations are very clear. The "Updating Home Electrical" section is an welcomed addition. I liked the emphasis on safety as well. Thank you!

Mark

January 8, 2023

Not very helpful. You could at least find someone who doesnt talk at a snail's pace. The person talking really doesn't want to be doing this. The information and pictures are all very dated. This course is in desperate need of an update.

Devon

January 5, 2023

Provided a detailed overview of all the electrical elements necessary in wiring a new construction residence.

Joshua

September 23, 2022

Yes basically I have a firm start to electricity as a beginner. I feel I can do some basic electrical repairs with confidence.

Glen

August 3, 2022

Very clear information about the basics of home wiring. I appreciated the emphasis made on making sure the power was always turned off first to the area being worked on.

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