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15 Electrical Mistakes Homeowners Make

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 ...
Q. When can I make a splice in a conduit body? A. Splices are permitted in conduit bodies that are legibly marked by the manufacturer with their volume and the maximum number of conductors permitted ...
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 ...
WINDSOR, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Multi-Contact, a leading international manufacturer of electrical contacts and connection systems, has changed the name of its organization to Stäubli Electrical ...