How to wire an electrical outlet with red, white, and black.Wiring a plug: Replacing a Plug and Rewiring Electronics.

It's perfect for the beginner to do it on their own.You can add some split receptacles after you master this project.

I think I will leave the "you'll-be-shocked-what- will-happen" joke out this time.

There are three wires in your electrical box: a white wire, a black wire and a bare wire.

Attach the bare wire to the back of the electrical box, but leave enough of a "tail" to attach the green or black screw at the bottom.The plug and box are now grounded because of this.

Black and Brass start with the letter "B".It seems very simple.

Attach the white and black wires to the screws and ground wire in the box and do it all over again.

If you are unsure of the methods in which to do the job, don't do it.Some people do home improvements on this site.We do our best to inform of any risks for each job, but there is no way to anticipate every situation.Local building codes should be checked for proper installation and permits.

Someone needs help wiring a 3 way switch.You can have that convenience in no time with diagrams and instructions.

You can turn a lamp on with a light switch.Sometimes an outlet can be controlled by a switch.There are instructions on how to wire a switched outlet.

Would you like to have an outlet controlled by a switch?Follow my diagram to learn how to use it.