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 ...

Your garage wiring probably worked fine when it only had to feed a door opener and a single outlet. The trouble starts when ...

Description: Designed to verify or troubleshoot operation of three-wire receptacle circuits within residential and commercial buildings, this product is durable and ergonomic. It can quickly identify ...

The distinction between a branch circuit and a feeder can be a source of confusion for many Code users. The first step in eliminating this confusion is to understand that the NEC defines a branch ...

Q: I was hoping you guys could tell your readers what the benefits would be in installing GFCI outlets even if there is no grounding wire. There are probably many homeowners who would be willing to ...

Electrical outlets and switches are so ordinary that you barely notice them until something goes wrong. Yet the earliest ...

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 ...