When to use this tag

Use this tag on any question that's related to the electrical system in your home.

You must make it clear in your question where you are located. This is because different countries have very different codes and standards, so doing this will help the people who are answering it to give you information that is relevant to your situation. We have country tags you can add.

Related tags

• data-wiring for questions about the (typically low-voltage wiring) used for data, audio and video communications;
• lighting, light-fixture, recessed-lighting for lighting related questions;
• outlets for questions about installing, testing or replacing electrical outlets.
• switch for questions about installing, testing or replacing electrical switches.
• wiring planning and installing all types of electrical wiring.

External references

• Mains electricity: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity
• Electricity: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity

When to use this tag

Use this tag on any question that's related to the electrical system in your home.

You should make it clear in your question where you are located. This is because different countries have very different codes and standards, so doing this will help the people who are answering it to give you information that is relevant to your situation. We have country tags you can add.

Related tags

• data-wiring for questions about the (typically low-voltage wiring) used for data, audio and video communications;
• lighting, light-fixture, recessed-lighting for lighting related questions;
• outlets for questions about installing, testing or replacing electrical outlets.
• switch for questions about installing, testing or replacing electrical switches.
• wiring planning and installing all types of electrical wiring.

External references

• Mains electricity: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity
• Electricity: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity

When to use this tag

Use this tag on any question that's related to the electrical system in your home.

If it's not clear from your question, you should provide some indication of where you are located. This is because different countries have very different codes and standards, so doing this will help the people who are answering it to give you information that is relevant to your situation.

Related tags

• data-wiring for questions about the (typically low-voltage wiring) used for data, audio and video communications;
• lighting, light-fixture, recessed-lighting for lighting related questions;
• outlets for questions about installing, testing or replacing electrical outlets.
• switch for questions about installing, testing or replacing electrical switches.
• wiring planning and installing all types of electrical wiring.

External references

• Mains electricity: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity
• Electricity: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity

When to use this tag

Use this tag on any question that's related to the electrical system in your home.

You must make it clear in your question where you are located. This is because different countries have very different codes and standards, so doing this will help the people who are answering it to give you information that is relevant to your situation. We have country tags you can add.

Related tags

• data-wiring for questions about the (typically low-voltage wiring) used for data, audio and video communications;
• lighting, light-fixture, recessed-lighting for lighting related questions;
• outlets for questions about installing, testing or replacing electrical outlets.
• switch for questions about installing, testing or replacing electrical switches.
• wiring planning and installing all types of electrical wiring.

External references

• Mains electricity: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity
• Electricity: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity

Reference

• Mains electricity: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity
• Electricity: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity

When to use this tag

Use this tag on any question that's related to the electrical system in your home.

If it's not clear from your question, you should provide some indication of where you are located. This is because different countries have very different codes and standards, so doing this will help the people who are answering it to give you information that is relevant to your situation.

Related tags

• data-wiring for questions about the (typically low-voltage wiring) used for data, audio and video communications;
• lighting, light-fixture, recessed-lighting for lighting related questions;
• outlets for questions about installing, testing or replacing electrical outlets.
• switch for questions about installing, testing or replacing electrical switches.
• wiring planning and installing all types of electrical wiring.

External references

• Mains electricity: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity
• Electricity: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity