Residential Elecrical Systems.

Homeowners often do minor electrical work for themselves in their own homes. Some or all electrical work may require that an electrical permit be issued. If a homeownner permit cannot be issued, you will be required to hire a licenced elecrician to get the permit and do the work. If you are going to do your own electrical work then Jack OF All Trades can help you get it done safely and correctly.

Start with the page on Safety, which also covers planning ahead, managing your time, and making sure you have the right tools.

As you plan your work you may want to visit our sections describing your electric meter, the circuit breaker box, kinds of circuit breakers, general description of household wiring and connecting outlets and switches.

Other topics that will be covered here are:
Adding an outlet to an existing circuit.
Adding a switch to operate an exisiting light fixture.
Adding a new circuit for lights or outlets.


We are adding new topics every week.
So what's your project?
Let us know and it could be our next addition.