We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you think of your home's electricity, what comes to mind? Probably light fixtures, switches, and outlets. You may even know how a GFCI ...

In electrical work, installation requirements can be found in a variety of codes such as building, fire/life safety, or energy. Although trade specialists (such as electricians) may be experts in ...

Note: This article is based on the 2005 NEC. The sizing requirements for pull boxes, junction boxes, handhole enclosures, and conduit bodies exist to prevent conductor insulation damage. Those ...

Q: I had some wiring work in my attic and where the wires come together the electrician left the covers off several of the boxes. I then had insulation added to the attic and they placed flexible ...

Q: I had some wiring work in my attic, and where the wires come together the electrician left the covers off several of the boxes. I then had insulation added to the attic, and they placed flexible ...

Designed to protect components in harsh environments, YQ Series electrical junction boxes meet NEMA Type 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6P, 12, and 13 specifications and IP68 of IEC 60529 requirements (UL ...

One thing that really makes a project complete is the way in which you package your final product. Some people are fine with a piece of protoboard with wires sticking out in every direction, and truth ...

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There was a time, not too long ago, when you paid no attention to them: after all nothing could be more ordinary than electrical junction boxes, silver coloured, smothered in layers of peeling poster ...