Intro to Electrical Repairs, hosted by ReBuilding Center (paid, sliding scale)

This event is organized by ReBuilding Center. Check their calendar of classes for the most up-to-date details.

ReBuilding Center
3625 N Mississippi Ave., Portland, OR, 97227

Registration and payment required (see website for sliding scale pricing).

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!

The ReBuilding Center offers many home repair and improvement classes every month, including plumbing, tiling, drywall and more. They also offer woodworking classes where you can learn how to make your own cutting board, table, birdhouses, and more.

See ReBuilding Center's full class schedule