Electrical Home Renovation Class

With David Cooke

*This electrical class is part of our Knowing Your Home Series. See what other upcoming classes we offer in the series here.

In this demonstration class we will explore the basics of home residential wiring systems: service entrance panel, circuit breakers, receptacles, GFI’s, switches, lights, ceiling fans and a whole lot more.  We will briefly discuss the meaning of “single phase” wiring and learn what “60 cycles” is really all about.

We will discuss receptacles and wall switches, 3-way switches and dimmers, and “old work” boxes that let you add a switch or receptacle in an existing wall. We will discuss “fishing” wire from one location to another. You will learn about “romex” non-metallic sheathed wire including how to safely cut, strip, and connect it to a switch or receptacle in a wall box. We will see close-up how to swap out a light fixture and look at innovative ways to mount a ceiling fan. Throughout the class we learn what tools work the best and how to use them and we will learn how to safely test circuits.

Students will see many real examples of the processes, tools, and materials close-up. Students will also have the opportunity for hands-on practice, but please be aware that due to the nature of teaching electrical in a workshop setting, hands-on practice will be limited. There will be time for Q&A during class.

  • Prerequisites: None. No Experience Required.

  • Class Capacity: 12 maximum, 5 minimum

  • Materials Provided?: Yes

  • Age Limit: All Ages (guardian required if under 18)

  • Partner Ticket Available?: No

  • Available for a Private Class?: Yes (info)

  • Clothing/Equipment Requirements?: None

About the Teacher

David Cooke has taught home repair classes for thirteen years. He’s written articles on home repair and improvement for a local magazine and appeared weekly on a television program in Boston as the "Resident Home Repair Guy" for two years. David ran his own home repair and improvement business for most of the last 30 years. Dave also plays in a band, was a comedian, and is a retired judge / attorney.

What People Say about Dave’s Classes….

"David was hilarious. Also I feel much more confident."

"Incredible amount of information and practice for 3 hours without feeling overwhelming."

"Instructor was fantastic, kept the jokes coming and made the time fly by!"