A few weeks ago I was four-wheeling with some friends and their old Jeeps when disaster nearly struck. An electrical fire started in the engine compartment of one of the CJs and fried a wiring harness ...

At first glance, they appear to be cardboard boxes of all varieties and sizes in stacks of two or three. But a closer look reveals the details: carpeting, interior walls, furniture either made of ...

Chapter 3 of the Code is titled “Wiring Methods and Materials.” The first article in Chapter 3 is Art. 300, “Wiring Methods.” This article covers the general wiring methods for all wiring ...

Q: I am in the process of updating the landscaping around my deck with more lighting and a fountain. I have done indoor wiring before. What are some of the precautions when running wiring outdoors? A: ...

Dear Tim: I have a chance to take a $250 course on electrical wiring. The course covers how to change outlets, switches, light fixtures, rewiring circuits, etc. I’m terrified of electricity and use a ...

Article 300 is one of four Articles that form the basis for applying Chapter 3 wiring methods (the other three are Art. 310, Art. 312, and Art. 314). The requirements of Art. 300 apply to all Chapter ...

In the last two Back to Basics stories, we concentrated on easy steps for upkeep and upgrades for your 4x4. This month we'll tackle a simple wiring project. Wiring your off-road lights might seem like ...