Take the first step in understanding your home electrical system! This class will introduce you to the basics, and you will come away with an essential understanding of how your home’s electrical system works and how to do simple troubleshooting and repairs.
Topics covered:
How to be safe when working with electricity
How circuits work
How to map your house
What kind of electrical wires you’re likely to have in your home and what the colors mean
The difference between volts, amps, and watts and why that matters
Hands on practice on how to replace outlets
And much more!
Skill level: This class is great for beginners ages 18 and over
Special note: This class covers the fundamentals and will be required for anyone taking future Intermediate Electrical classes at the ReBuilding Center
Class schedule: Class will run for 3 hours with no planned break
Price: We have moved to a sliding scale pricing model while funding allows! Choose which tier fits your situation best:
$120 - Pay-It-Forward Ticket: Helps fund access for others.
$95 - True Cost Ticket: Covers the actual cost of running the class.
$70 - Neighborly Rate Ticket: For those with limited expendable income.
$45 - Low-Barrier Access Ticket: For those facing financial hardship.
To learn more about our sliding scale model - check out the full explanation here.
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Questions? Email us at education@rebuildingcenter.org