Intro to Electrical

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📍Location

  • ReBuilding Center

    Mississippi (N)
    3625 N Mississippi Ave
    Portland, OR, 97227
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Intro to Electrical

When
Sunday, Nov 29, 2026 · 10 AM to 1 PM+3 more dates
Where
ReBuilding CenterMississippi (N)3625 N Mississippi Ave

About this event

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

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. Choose which tier fits your situation best:

*2 Neighborly rate Tickets available per class

$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.

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

📊Event Scores

Scale of productionProduced: a dedicated venue, ticketed show or multi-part program
Social loadModerate: some mixing, a group activity, a guided session

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