While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Last month, we looked at how to calculate various lighting loads. This month, we'll look at how to calculate receptacle and appliance loads. Let's tackle receptacle loads first. Receptacle loads. A ...

TE Connectivity’s latest SlimSeal SSL connector provides an IP67-sealed, daisy-chained power connection between multiple LED modules in a single light fixture and the power source. The one-position ...

If a permanently installed electric baseboard heater has factory-installed receptacle outlets, the receptacle is permitted to be connected to the heater circuits. Article 424 covers fixed electric ...