Imagine you are sitting snug in your house on a stormy evening when, all of a sudden, the lights start flickering, and there's a low buzzing noise. You brush it off, but without your knowledge, an ...

During the recent 2020 Code review process, panel members of the National Electrical Code (NEC) approved changes to ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. The changes are meant to reduce ...

Extension cords are fine for everyday gadgets, but using them with some appliances - especially in colder weather - can be ...

Branch circuits are undoubtedly the most commonly installed circuits in both residential and non-residential applications. And, since they supply the equipment that utilizes the electricity, they are ...

The industrial Super-Safeway Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is said to be the first portable 20A device to earn an IP69K rating and the latest addition to Molex’s Woodhead line of ...

Q: Several weeks ago, I read your column about installing electrical wiring. I’m curious about circuit breakers. What is the primary purpose of circuit breakers? Are there different types of breakers?

Q: We’re selling our house, and the buyer had an inspection done on it. The bad news is that our bathroom needs a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed. It’s the only outlet in the ...

The United States' National Electrical Code (NEC) recently expanded Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) requirements (see "Arc-Detecting Circuit Breakers Will See Wider Use" at ...

Consumer Reports delivers money-saving advice to avoid frozen pipes at home and to deal with the aftermath if your pipes ...

The NFPA Standards Council has denied a pair of appeals from the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) regarding the Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (GFCIs) in the 2026 National Electrical ...

We’ve all had to deal with tripped circuit breakers. They’re annoying and happen at the worst times. As a licensed electrician, I’ve seen my fair share of breakers, tripped or otherwise. Circuit ...