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Understanding Your Home's Electrical System


NOTE: This class meets for THREE WEEKLY SESSIONS, from 5:30 - 8:30PM, on 10/02, 10/09 and 10/16. Please be prepared to attend all three sessions as scheduled.

Is your home's electrical system a complete mystery? Feeling "in the dark" about what's in your walls and worried about whether you need to make updates or repairs? Congratulations - you're a perfectly normal homeowner!

Over the course of three class sessions, you'll develop an understanding of your own home's electrical system, through a mix of lecture, discussion, demonstrations, and yes.... homework! Give yourself peace of mind, establish a prioritized action plan for upgrades and repairs, and save hours on any future work - whether you choose to DIY or hire a pro.

Skill level: Suitable for absolute beginners as well as those with DIY experience.

Topics covered:
* Day 1: Watts/Volts/Amps; Hot/Neutral/Ground; 100 years of wiring; Breaker panels
* Day 2: Circuits; Why Size Matters; Testing for common issues
* Day 3: Review of student findings; Planning next steps; Open Q&A discussion

Earlier Event: September 29
Wooden Toys: Hopping Animals
Later Event: October 4
Intro to Electrical for Homeowners
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