Learn the history and basics of electricity, and electrical theory, including Ohm's Law, amps, volts, and watts, and how they are calculated in simple home wiring jobs.

The class will also learn about wire, wire sizes, and some basic home wiring, including how to properly wire a switch, an outlet, a light, and a circuit breaker. The class will also get to safely explore a circuit breaker box, including the use and wiring of circuit breakers, and proper grounding, including placement of the ground wire and the ground rod.

This class is for anyone, including absolute beginners.

This class, or its equivalent, serves as a pre-requisite for either of Jon’s DIY Photovoltaics or Off-Grid Solar with Batteries classes. It is not mandatory, but suggested if you are an absolute beginner.

Date: Saturday, September 30
Time: 9AM - 12:30PM
Ages: 16+
Location: Rural Readstown, WI

Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines (not including Materials Fees)

Supporter Level Ticket: $65

Sustainer Level Ticket: $50

Supported Level Ticket: $35

Instructions: Please bring a pen, paper, and a calculator. There will be various test problems, plus a short explanatory hand-out. Jon will be demonstrating, using real-world examples of all wiring.

Instructor Bio
Jon Passi is an educator and advocate for alternative energy and sustainable technologies. With over 30 years construction experience, he moved to Viroqua in 2006 in order to build an alternative energy, well- insulated, off-grid home. He utilized photovoltaics and batteries for power, an efficient wood stove, and passive solar for heat, solar for water, and radiant floor heat, and a windmill to pump water. Now that the house is done, he cuts wood, designs and installs PV systems, creates poems and music, and tries to live light on the land.