You probably think your biggest home safety worry is a leaky roof or a cracked foundation. Think again. Hidden behind your ...

When you update an old house, the most tempting electrical fixes are often the quickest: a new outlet here, a bigger breaker ...

To make something work using electricity there needs to be an electrical circuit; a circuit is a complete loop that electricity can move around. Electricity moves from the power source (the battery or ...

Electrical components, like motors close motorA device which spins when current flows through it. Motors are used in fans, food processors and many other devices. and lamps close lampA component which ...

Circuit breakers are essential safety devices that protect homes, commercial businesses, and industrial facilities alike. They serve as safeguards on electrical systems, preventing fires and other ...

If the power source is a listed Class 2 transformer or listed Class 2 power supply — or it’s in listed equipment marked to identify the Class 2 power source — you’ve got a Class 2 circuit between the ...

Ground loops can degrade circuit performance and ruin your day. Follow these tips to prevent them from occurring in circuits ...

Light flicker inside a building is usually associated with loose wiring, faulty switches, or poor electrical connections. But there are many situations in which lights flicker even when the ...

First, let’s make the distinction between Articles 410 and 411 of the 2011 NEC. Article 410 provides the requirements for installing luminaires, lampholders, lamps ...