Decades ago, homes were built with the fuse box system. This type of electrical box has fuses that burn out when they become too hot. These fuses then need to...
Read More One reason that you might consider replacing your electrical box is that it is more than 20 years old. There are several reasons for this. First of all, homes today...
Read More If you’re a homeowner, you know that sometimes you need to fix things around the house. Plumbing wears out, air conditioners break, and furnaces need to be replaced every 15...
Read More Knowing the basic wire types is essential to almost any electrical project around the house. When you're installing new wiring, for example, choosing the right wire or cable is half...
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The most common type of wiring in modern homes is in the form of nonmetallic (NM) cable, which consists of two or more individual wires wrapped inside a protective plastic...
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It helps to understand a few basic terms used to describe wiring. An electrical wire is a type of ¬conductor, which is a material that conducts electricity. In the case...
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