They’re inexpensive and easy to use, and they help keep you safe when doing DIY electrical work. Solution: Test. Use. Verify. First, test the tester by holding it to a known live circuit, like a ...

It's standard practice for electricians to leave at least six inches of wire in wall boxes. That way, you've got enough slack to install a new outlet or switch. But if you're short on wire in a wall ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applying a proprietary design, Hitachi Cable, Ltd. (TOKYO:5812) announces its success in developing the world's smallest compact connectors *1 for use in power harnesses for ...