Most of the time, we don't have to think too much about our electrical wires because they are just there, working in the background. We use these electrical wires every time we flip a light switch, plug in a phone charger, or turn on the microwave. If you are living in a newly built home [...]
What is THHN Wire? THHN (Thermoplastic High-heat Resistant, nylon-coated) wire is also known as the building wire. They come in either stranded or solid conductors and can be manufactured with either copper or aluminum. THHN wire is covered in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulation with a nylon jacket. THHN wire is designed with particular insulation material, [...]
Lighting is one of the most important essentials in home decor. It plays an essential role as it helps define a room's mood and ambience. The choice of light bulb plays an important part in selecting the perfect lighting for your room. Hundreds of light bulbs like CFL, halogen, and LED are available today. Lighting [...]
Electric fuses have protected homes from excessive current flows and system temperature increases. They are still found in older homes and are often code compliant. Read on to find more about everything you need to know about electric fuses. What is an Electrical Fuse? Electric fuses eliminate potential dangers like excessive temperatures and power surges [...]
How important is the tool circuit breaker finder in your arsenal? It depends upon whether you are an electrical professional or a DIY enthusiast. Professionals primarily use a breaker finder to find a particular circuit breaker. For the uninitiated, a circuit breaker is a safety device that protects your home and electronic equipment from electrical [...]
Does your circuit breaker keep tripping? There can be multiple reasons for the circuit breaker to fall, for example, circuit overload, power surge, short circuit, or any other electrical emergency. It’s good that your circuit breaker is tripping. That means it is successfully protecting your appliances from a damaging electric fault or hazard. However, if [...]
Fuse and circuit breaker are two sides of the same coin. Their function is to control the flow of electricity for the safety of people and electric equipment. However, they have different ways to perform their function. When electricity is overflown, the fuse melts down because of overheating. A circuit breaker gets switched off or [...]
Do you have to fish a wire through a wall? Well, we know that it can be tricky, but here's the good news - you can definitely do it yourself! You just need to have the right tools and knowledge of what needs to be done. Don't forget to add in some patience and time [...]
Do you know your home has 240 and 120-volt outlets? If not, you must know the difference between the two before starting any electric work at your home. In this article of 120 Volt Outlet, you will know everything You Need To Know. You should know it before even moving your appliances. The volts [...]
If you live in an old house, the chances are that your home either doesn’t have any grounding or the two-pronged plugs are without any grounding wire. These arrangements can’t protect your expensive gadgets from the power surge. And do you know a power surge can damage your multiple electronic gadgets in few minutes? However, [...]
