How to make a wiring diagram before repair
Step-by-step instructions for drawing up a wiring diagram in an apartment and a private house. How to make a DIY electrical wiring diagram.
Wiring
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Grounding and lightning protection
Instruments and devices
Installation of electrical wiring
Wires and cables
Sockets, switches, distribution boxes
20 unacceptable errors during wiring
Typical errors during wiring in a private house and apartment. The most common mistakes made not only by home masters, but also by electricians.
Which cable manufacturer is better - plants rating
The best cable manufacturers. Rating of cable plants whose products are of good quality and affordable price.
Design features of wires and cables
The design of wires and cables used in electrical work. The purpose of the individual elements: conductive core, insulation, screen, sheath.
Skirting the electrical wiring
How to conduct electrical wiring in the plinth with your own hands. Photo and video installation instructions for wiring in skirting boards. Pros and cons of this option for wiring.
What is electrolytic grounding?
What is electrolytic grounding, what does it consist of and how does it work. Instructions for the calculation and installation of electrolytic grounding with your own hands.
How to connect a passing dimmer?
Wiring diagram for passing dimmer. Learn how to install and connect a dimmer for control from 2 places. Step-by-step installation instructions.
Choosing a soldering iron for soldering wires - what should I look for?
Tips on how to choose a soldering iron for soldering wires and microcircuits. The choice of a soldering iron in terms of power, type of heating element, tip shape.
How to crimp a network cable?
Learn how to crimp a network cable with and without a special tool. Twisted pair crimping circuit. The order of work is provided in the video example.
Cable stockings for cable pulling
What is a cable stocking and what is it for. The main types and sizes of cable stockings. How to use a stocking to pull the cable.
Connection of wires and cables with sleeves
Technology for crimping wires with sleeves. What tool is used to connect wires with sleeves. Typical errors when crimping conductors.
How to connect an Internet outlet?
Scheme of connecting an Internet outlet. Learn how to install and connect a computer outlet with your own hands. Installation instructions with photos and video examples.
Wiring diagram without junction boxes
How to post without junction boxes. Wiring diagram without junction boxes. Video review of wiring. Pros and cons of the scheme.
Light meter operating instructions
Not sure how to use the light meter? For you, we have provided the operating instructions for the switch and electronic light meter. Methods of measuring illumination.
Criteria for choosing a quality chipper for home and work
Tips on how to choose a shtroborez for the electrician and which is better for the price, quality, reliability. Rating of the best manufacturers of chippers for home and work.
Description of the characteristics of the cable brand KGN
The main technical characteristics of the power cable KGN. Scope of the conductor, design and existing cross-sectional dimensions. The best manufacturers of KGN.
5 main differences between wire and cable
Not sure how the wire differs from the cable and cord? For you, we have provided the differences between the conductors, which are visible in the photo, and are also interpreted in GOST.
What types of wiring are there?
The main types and types of electrical wiring used in an apartment and a private house. Ways of laying each type of electrical wiring in residential premises.
Description of the characteristics of the VVG cable
The main technical characteristics of the VVG cable. Explanation of the conductor marking, section table, scope and best manufacturers.
What if the apartment smells of burnt wiring?
What to do if the wiring in the apartment smells. How to find where it stinks with burnt wires. Where to call if you yourself failed to fix the malfunction.
Rating of angle grinders with a disk of 125-230 mm
Rating of the best grinders for home. Find out which models of angle grinders with a disk of 125, 150, 180 and 230 mm are optimal in price and quality.
How to connect a television outlet?
Instructions for installing and connecting a TV outlet with your own hands. Find out how to connect the television outlet to the network and what you need for it. Wiring diagrams.
What are the undergrowths?
Standard sizes and types of sockets. Find out what the differences are between the rosettes and where each product variety is used.
How to Measure Ground Loop Resistance - Overview of Techniques
Instruments and methods for measuring the resistance of the ground loop. Learn how to measure ground loop resistance at home.
Sagging wire tensioning technique
What to do if the wire from the pole to the house or between the houses is sagging. Learn how to pull the wire yourself and where to call if the cable sags on the overhead line.
Rules for soldering aluminum and copper wires
DIY soldering technology in the junction box. Learn how to properly solder aluminum and copper wires during wiring.
