0
Is the pigtailing method the best procedure when updating house wiring?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
If you are changing your plugs and switches in your house, this is the best procedure to use. What this allows is that, in the future, devices can be changed out without opening the line supply and neutral wires. It is dangerous to open wires that could have a potential on them.
For a description of how to actually do "pigtailing" you should at least read a book about the techniques used to install electrical wiring or - much better - attend a local training course or ask a friend who is a licensed electrican. It is always important to know about - and follow - the wiring codes and regulations which apply to your home area.
<><><>
As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.
Before you do any work yourself,
on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
When wiring a midrun outlet does it matter which black wires go the which brass bolt in relation to the white wires?
No, but for neatness most electricians match the incoming and outgoing sets Code states that the conductors should be wire nutted together, black to black, white to white, ground to ground and pigtails from these connections should be connected under the screws to the receptacle. This way if the receptacle is removed from the circuit the rest of the circuit stays intact. Although pigtailing is the preferred method at all times, the pigtailing requirement of the NEC CODE only applies to multi-wire branch circuits where the neutral is being shared Guess a slight difference between CEC and NEC.
What is style y wiring?
Style Y wiring refers to a specific method of wiring smoke detectors in a fire alarm system. In this configuration, detectors are connected in parallel, allowing for multiple devices to share the same circuit. This wiring arrangement is commonly used in residential and smaller commercial buildings.
What is Formula for finding color of wiring?
You do not say if you are wiring AC or working with Dc 12 volt wiring.
What type of wiring is considered as old wiring?
Old wiring refers to electrical wiring systems that were commonly used many decades ago. This includes aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube wiring, and cloth-covered wiring. These types of wiring may not meet current electrical safety standards and can pose a higher risk of electrical problems or safety hazards in homes and buildings.
How do you connect old home wiring to new wiring without a pigtail connection-There is not enough slack in the old wiring to pigtail and use a connector?
US NEC: You must provide a box to join the old and new wiring together. Also, when making modifications to old wiring, you must upgrade the old wiring as needed to meet current code.
When wiring a midrun outlet does it matter which black wires go the which brass bolt in relation to the white wires?
No, but for neatness most electricians match the incoming and outgoing sets Code states that the conductors should be wire nutted together, black to black, white to white, ground to ground and pigtails from these connections should be connected under the screws to the receptacle. This way if the receptacle is removed from the circuit the rest of the circuit stays intact. Although pigtailing is the preferred method at all times, the pigtailing requirement of the NEC CODE only applies to multi-wire branch circuits where the neutral is being shared Guess a slight difference between CEC and NEC.
Will a Audi concert II replace an Audi concert I in a TT?
Not without updating the wiring to include the CAN bus wires to the radio.
What is the wiring method to be used in workshop?
Based on NEC
What is the imc wiring method?
intermediate galvanized conduit
What is imc wiring method?
intermediate galvanized conduit
The most commonly used wiring method is?
The most commonly used wiring method for residential use is called nonmetallic sheathed cable. Other types of wiring methods are knob and tube, as well as service entrance cable.
What do you do if your light switch isn't grounded?
Older house wiring didn't always use a ground wire. It's acceptable to continue to use the older wiring, but if you update your wiring, anything that you improve must meet current wiring standards. You can replace a faulty light switch without updating the rest of the wiring, but if you bring the house up to modern standards it will improve the safety standards. If you can afford to upgrade your house wiring, the payoff will be worth it.
To what does the term jaw wiring refer?
Jaw wiring, also known as maxillomandibular fixation, is a surgical procedure where metal pins and wires are anchored into the jaw bones and surrounding tissues to keep the jaw from moving.
What is style y wiring?
Style Y wiring refers to a specific method of wiring smoke detectors in a fire alarm system. In this configuration, detectors are connected in parallel, allowing for multiple devices to share the same circuit. This wiring arrangement is commonly used in residential and smaller commercial buildings.
How 8 track wiring?
I have a radiomobile 102s 8 track I have just found in my loft but cant find the plug with the wiring.there is 5 holes in the rear and does any one know the correct wiring procedure regards Rob
How do you reassemble the wiring harness on a 1995 Honda Shadow 600?
You need a diagram of the wiring harness, such as can be found in motorcycle maintenance manuals. The description of the full procedure would take many pages to answer and would be useless anyhow, because the answer depends on the degree to which the particular wiring harness has been dismantled.
What is the procedures in making an extension cord?
The procedure in making an extension cord involves wiring an electrical plug on one end of an electrical cable and wiring a socket onto the other end. Some extension cords have a polarized plug and a ground terminal.
