Proper wiring is not merely a matter of convenience but a vital investment in protecting one's family and property from the severe dangers posed by electrical faults, including devastating fires and ...

Note: This article references the 2017 NEC because the Philadelphia area — the jurisdiction where this author teaches and works— is still operating under that version of the Code. One of the most ...

Home inspectors keep circling the same problem in their reports: improvised electrical work that looks clever at first glance ...

An RCBO continuously monitors electrical flow on an individual circuit. It will instantly trip if it detects: Earth Leakage (RCD Function): Protects users from electric shock and prevents potential ...

Even if you are not ready to pay for electricity, do basic conduits where the wires will pay when ready. Peter Mabirizi, an engineer with Plenco Plumbing and Engineering Company, describes a home’s ...