While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Outlets and receptacles. What's the difference? Which one goes where? Our expert is here to clear up the confusion.

Taking on DIY projects around your home and garden can be incredibly rewarding. From building a new planter box to installing ...

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 ...

Watch this video to learn more about what an electrical circuit is and how it works. Electrical energy flows around circuits which are loops made of metal wires. In this game, touching the wire with ...

The wiring inside a dwelling that you cannot see may be an arc fault waiting to happen, due to improper installation; corrosion; damage caused by rodents, insects, or other pests; penetration by ...

We have a severe lack of electrical outlets in the kitchen at work and the toaster oven and blender are sharing an outlet. If you want to use one, you just unplug the other and plug it in. This ...

Home electrical sockets pose serious risks like shocks and fires due to common oversights. Counterfeit chargers, frayed wires, wet appliances, overloaded sockets, broken covers, and foreign objects ...