A comment under one of our stories offered keen insight into the proper receptacle to use when you set up an Electric Vehicle ...

There are circumstances when a plug and receptacle configuration can be used above the normal limit of 80% of their rating. We received some manufacturer's literature on commercial cooking equipment ...

Q The Code reference in question specifies one (1) 20A circuit for bathroom receptacles. We are seeing modular homes with more than one bathroom connected on one circuit. It is my interpretation that ...

People often use these electrical terms interchangeably, but there’s a difference: A cable assembles two or more wires in a single jacket. Wires are the individual insulated or bare conductors inside ...

A perfect example of how a circuit overload can be dangerous occurred as my caregiver friend tried to relieve the excessive heat affecting her 100-year-old client. The solution seemed simple: plug in ...

Chance are you know about smart outlets and outlets with integrated USB ports, but you might be surprised at how many different outlets you can buy and install in your home. Of course, they’re all ...

Addressing the need for more secure SCA2 interconnect systems, the LokDown system in the company's SCA2 receptacle line integrates mechanical fasteners in the insulator. These are said to prevent ...

Popular with electricians and electrical inspectors, this device is inexpensive. You can easily use it to test a receptacle for correct polarity. But is it giving you a false sense of security? Some ...