The multi-wire branch is here to stay; so is ground fault protection. But we should unite these technologies only when it’s a good match. Ground-fault protection and the multi-wire branch circuit ...

Guidance to help you avoid violating the National Electrical Code in branch circuit installations. These tips will help you avoid National Electrical Code (NEC) violations in your branch circuit ...

Branch circuits are exactly that: they are the circuits that branch from the main electrical panel and carry electricity to all parts of the house. There are many safety conditions to consider when ...

THHN striped circuit wire helps electrical contractors meet the requirement changes in the 2008 National Electrical Code such as Section 210.4 (B) requiring multi-wire branch circuits to have a means ...

Residential electrical branch circuit breakers incorporate electronic and electrical technology in Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters that can turn off power to prevent fires if arcing occurs. This ...

Home inspectors are sounding the alarm on a wiring method that looked clever and cost effective decades ago but is now aging ...

Home inspectors do not need long to spot a bad circuit extension. The wrong fix leaves a visual trail of extension cords, ...

Wiring a home is a complex, foundational project that demands a rigorous approach to legal compliance, technical design, and safety protocols. This meticulous approach is the definitive safeguard ...