A circuit breaker trips for many reasons, e.g., short circuit, overloading of the circuit, ground fault problem, or wiring issues. It may also get weak and trip or fail due to wear and tear of daily load. So what if there comes a need to replace your circuit breaker? We are here to educate you [...]
A modern home is equipped with the latest electronic items for our convenience. But with new electronic devices coming up in the market, different electrical safety concerns are also elevating. The power surge is one of them! It happens when a sudden and acute power spike occurs in the electric connection of your home. It [...]
If your mixer grinder suddenly stopped spinning, thermostat stopped working, or some of your lights went off, the chances are that your circuit breaker got tripped. One of the most apparent signs of circuit breaker tripping is a power failure in a portion of your house or office. It is not a complicated task to [...]
It’s no secret that our lives entirely depend upon electricity. But do you know how the electric current gets to our homes and offices? Electricity flow is a flow of electrons through a wire. This flow is bifurcated into 2 types - alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). AC and DC are differentiated based [...]
A plug adapter is a device of convenience. You can use plug adapters to plug your appliances with a three-prong plug into the two-slot electric outlet. They are commonly known as travel adapter, ground plug adapter, and cheater’s plug. People who travel often or people living in old homes usually face this problem. Travellers call [...]
Our house is our safe place and one of our most important assets. If we buy a new house or renovate our home, we look for the latest modular kitchen, spacious rooms, outdoor spaces, etc. In all the aesthetics and utilities, one important factor often overlooked is the electrical wiring of the house. It is [...]
An electrical wire color code is a standardized system for color markings that are applied to electrical wiring to identify the voltages and uses of individual wires within an installation. Color codes of electrical wiring help electricians and maintenance staff recognize the purpose and safe handling of various wires. These wiring colors provide an instant [...]
Image: leviton.com Table of Content Arc Fault vs. Short Circuit vs. Ground Fault Common causes of Arc Faults How does Arc fault circuit Interrupter(AFCI) Breaker/ Receptacles work? What is an Arc fault breaker? How to Install an AFCI Breaker? What is an Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) receptacle? The Process of Installing an Arc fault [...]
Knob and tube wiring, a once-popular type of electrical installation, holds historical importance that you may be unaware of. This blog post walks you through the complexities of knob and tube wiring, its ramifications, risks, and why modern solutions are so important today. Knob and tube electrical wiring dates back to the late nineteenth century, [...]
Have you ever walked into a dark room, fumbling for the light switch? Or traveled down a long hallway, wishing you could illuminate both ends? A three-way light switch might be just what you need. Curious about how to wire a 3-way light switch? This blog post is here to explore what these switches are [...]
