Questions answered in this FAQ

	Introduction/Disclaimers
	What is the NEC?  Where can I get a copy?
	What is the CEC?  Where can I get a copy?
	Can I do my own wiring?  Extra pointers?
	What do I need in the way of tools?
	What is UL listing?
	What is CSA approval?
	What impact does NAFTA have on wiring standards and approvals?
	Are there any cheaper, easier to read books on wiring?
	Other Resources on Wiring
	Inspections how and what?  Why should I get my wiring inspected?
	My house doesn't meet some of these rules and regulations.
	A word on voltages: 110/115/117/120/125/220/240
	What does an electrical service look like?
	What is a circuit?
	"grounding" versus "grounded" versus "neutral".
	What does a fuse or breaker do?  What are the differences?
	Breakers?  Can't I use fuses?
	What size wire should I use?
	Where do these numbers come from?
	What does "14-2" mean?
	What is a "wire-nut"/"marrette"/"marr connector".  How are they used?
	What is a GFI/GFCI?
	Where should GFCIs be used?
	Where shouldn't I use a GFCI?
	What is the difference between a GFCI outlet and a GFCI breaker?
	What's the purpose of the ground prong on an outlet, then?
	Grounding electrode system (NEW)
	Bonding requirements (NEW)
	Testing grounding conductors and grounding electrodes. (NEW)
	Why is one prong wider than the other?  Polarization
	How do I convert two prong receptacles to three prong?
	Surges, spikes, zaps, grounding and your electronics
	Are you sure about GFCIs and ungrounded outlets?
	    Should the test button work?
	How to wire 3-way and 4-way switches
	What kind of outlets do I need in a kitchen?
	Where must outlets and switches be in bathrooms?
	General outlet placement rules/line capacities
	What is Romex/NM/NMD?  What is BX?  When should I use each?
	Should I use plastic or metal boxes?
	Junction box positioning?
	Can I install a replacement fixture?
	Noisy fluorescent fixtures, what do I do?
	Noisy lights with dimmer switches, what do I do? (NEW)
	What does it mean when the lights brighten when a motor starts?
	What is 3 phase power?  Should I use it?  Can I get it in my house?
	Is it better to run motors at 110 or 220?
	What is this nonsense about 3HP on 110V 15A circuits?
	How should I wire my shop?
	Underground wiring
	Doorbell/telephone/cable other service wiring hints
	Aluminum wiring
	I'm buying a house!  What should I do?
	What is this weird stuff?  Old style wiring
	Where do I buy stuff?
	Copper wire characteristics table
	Smoke detector guidelines
	Other links