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

To find the right circuit in the electrical panel, you first plug the socket tester into a socket. Then you go to the panel and slide the probe up and down all the breakers. You then do a complete ...

Adding a single outlet can feel like a tiny upgrade, but the moment you touch that receptacle, a major breaker panel rule can ...

Phillips Industries says that in the June issue of its “Qwik Tech Tips” (www.phillipsqwiktechtips.com) newsletter, a simple easy-to-understand diagram shows the 7-pin round (J560) terminal functions ...

Article 210 contains the requirements for conductor sizing, conductor identification, overcurrent protection, and GFCI and AFCI protection of branch circuits. It also contains requirements for ...

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 ...

It is normal to see a small spark when you are plugging an appliance or a charger into an electrical outlet. The small spark ...