Swapping a tired outlet for a modern one looks like the definition of minor home maintenance, the kind of task you handle between errands without a second thought. Yet that simple change can quietly ...
Homeowners who are comfortable swapping outlets or adding a new light often discover the hard way that the rules have shifted under their feet. The most disruptive change is not a fancy smart device ...
Based on the 2020 NEC. Many of the Code concerns I write about in these “Practically Speaking” articles come from questions asked by my students, seminar attendees, or electricians simply looking for ...
In the latest episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss a subject that often confuses electricians ...
Are you building, renovating, or upgrading a house or a condo … or planning to someday? Don't forget the electric outlets and switches. These are small details, but they will contribute a great deal ...