Category: Electrical

The energy usage of most of our home appliances is measured or displayed by their wattage. The rating for all the circuit breakers in the breaker panel is in amps. Establishing how many watts a...

If you plan to extend your home or upgrade existing wiring, keeping within the safety limits for each circuit you install is essential. Pushing the boundaries of a circuit or a circuit breaker has...

A 30-amp circuit breaker is capable of handling a substantial amount of current before tripping the circuit. Selecting the correct wire gauge for the circuit requires more care as the amperage rating...

When installing a new circuit in your home or rewiring an existing circuit, it is vital to choose the correct conductor. Standards are in place to determine which wire sizes are safe and appropriate...

You've probably heard negative stories about aluminum wiring, and it might be partially true. But since I can't read your thoughts, this post will try to dispel the myths, deconstruct the issues and...

Have you ever had your electronics destroyed by an electrical mishap? If you haven’t experienced it firsthand, you’ve probably heard of electrical fires reported in the news. You can stop nearly...