Sometimes we encounter unnecessary events in our house, such as electrical wiring failure. It damages our light bulbs, electrical appliances and even the wiring itself that usually causes a fire.
Although we are not specialized in electrical wiring, any of us can be an electrician. We can do such a basic installation in our house just to follow a simple instruction but very cautious for our safety.
Here are some basic steps on how to wire a house:
Step 1
Make sure you have the necessary power tools. Bring the following to be used:
A. Pliers
B. Side Cutters
C. Circuit tester
D. Electrical tape and tape measures
wire stripper e.
F. Screwdrivers, both flat-blade and Phillips-head
G. Wires, cables and tape measures
H. Safety glasses
Note: There are many lists of equipment used in electrical wiring. Never use low-class tools, it may lead to electrical accident.
Step 2
Draw your electrical plan. Efficiently analyze and design what you have drawn and organize it step by step. This will make your work faster.
Step 3
Set up your wiring track inside the house. Decide the area to place your switches, accessories, and plugs. Place switches near the door for ease of use. Make sure it doesn’t block the other materials in your home. keep it simple
Stage 4
Install wires, cables, switches and outlets. Plug them in and position them precisely on your wall or ceiling. Use the necessary tools to do it.
Note: Make sure your power supply is turned off when wiring to avoid electrical hazards.
step 5
Connect the cables correctly. The same color must connect with each other. Stick the wires correctly. Avoid exposure of open wires.
step 6
Evaluate the voltage requirements of your appliances and equipment so you can choose the correct range for your circuit breakers.
step 7
Test existing connections. Check the cables if they still work. You can use this to save money, time, and energy. If not, replace or establish a new wiring system.
step 8
Study the existing ordinances and laws in your respective state before installing the cables. These keep everything to be safe and avoid dangers in your home. Know the basic Electrical Code.
step 9
Protect yourself properly. Wear protective gloves and glasses when working on your electrical wiring. This will protect you from possible incidents such as electric shock.
step 10
Set your circuit breakers. Keep in mind that each wiring system you connected has its own fuse and circuit breakers. It has important functions to protect your home from possible incidents.
If you have already done the steps and connections, please make sure that you have passed the safety standards. This is very important to prevent fire or explosion when testing electrical wiring. Be sure to test all electrical connections, switches, fuse, and outlet. After checking the possibilities of a bad job you might have done, test your wiring to see if it actually works.