Every home inspector has that mental list. You know, the one where they've seen the same dangerous shortcuts so many times ...

Motors differ from other types of loads in one important way: The motor needs much more current to start than to run. This temporary, but significant, inrush current is what complicates motor circuit ...

You might think that with all our modern technology and safety awareness, homes would have safe electrical systems by now.

Electrical system designers have at their disposal several types of fire resistive systems that comply with specific Code requirements. It can be helpful to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Without circuit breakers, the electricity running through your walls could damage wiring and cause fires. There are several reasons why you ...

Understanding the advantages, limitations, and use cases of each technology helps engineers create reliable consumer products.

Circuit breakers now sport advanced features that include remote control and operational status reporting. Engineers have long considered circuit protection a stable if somewhat unglamorous area.