Electrical systems power every aspect of modern commercial operations. When these systems fail or create hazards, the consequences extend beyond inconvenience to serious injuries, property damage, and ...

There are 15 standardized types of domestic electrical outlet plugs in use worldwide. The standard North American outlet, for example, has two vertical slots and a round hole beneath them for ...

Fixing electrical problems — or installing new outlets, chandeliers and the like — requires knowhow and safe practices. If you do the work poorly, in addition to risking electrical shock, you can ...

Abstract: DC arc faults in photovoltaic systems pose serious safety risks, including fire hazards and power disruption, making accurate and timely detection essential. This article presents PArcNet, a ...

Here's what to look for, and how to fix what you find. Working on your own home is empowering, and it saves you money. Even ...

Abstract: The fast and accurate series arc fault (SAF) identification method and its hardware implementation are the key to the development of arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) or arc fault ...

Heavy-duty appliances overload cords, leading to dangerous overheating and fire risks. Appliances over 1,800 watts need a dedicated wall outlet for safety. Daisy-chaining extension cords is a major ...

A member of the National Guard packs food at a Los Angeles Regional Food Bank facility, as nearly 42 million Americans face a potential lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ...

A video doorbell shows you who's at your door and records footage of visitors while you're away or unable to answer. At PCMag, we've been reviewing video doorbells since the first models hit the ...

A video doorbell lets you see and speak with the person outside and record footage of visitors approaching your door while you're away or unable to answer. At PCMag, we've been reviewing video ...