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W WestADad Tiki Socialite Tornado Alley Joined: Mar 31, 2009 Posts: 747	W WestADad Posted posted on Thu, Mar 10, 2011 5:50 AM Hi ESP182, When I finished my basement about 5 years ago, I went to Amazon.com and bought two books on home wiring. Very very handy. They tell you exactly how to buy the proper materials, install them safely and a bit of theory also. My books were by Richter and very easy to follow. I installed 6 recessed lights on a custom 3 way dimmer circuit, 20 amp standard outlets, 20 amp GFCI outlets, and pulled the wiring for it all too. I even mustered up the courage to put new breakers in the panel to run the new circuits. I thought for sure I'd have to hire an electrician for that step! If you understand the basics of what you want to do and take your time, you'll be fine. Please don't hesitate to ask me anything. I'll sure try to help you. Mahalo! Chris WestADad [ Edited by: WestADad 2011-03-10 10:43 ]

Hi ESP182,

When I finished my basement about 5 years ago, I went to Amazon.com and bought two books on home wiring. Very very handy. They tell you exactly how to buy the proper materials, install them safely and a bit of theory also.

My books were by Richter and very easy to follow. I installed 6 recessed lights on a custom 3 way dimmer circuit, 20 amp standard outlets, 20 amp GFCI outlets, and pulled the wiring for it all too. I even mustered up the courage to put new breakers in the panel to run the new circuits. I thought for sure I'd have to hire an electrician for that step!

If you understand the basics of what you want to do and take your time, you'll be fine.

Please don't hesitate to ask me anything. I'll sure try to help you.

Mahalo!
Chris
WestADad

[ Edited by: WestADad 2011-03-10 10:43 ]

Post #579701 by WestADad on Thu, Mar 10, 2011 5:50 AM