Picture this scenario. You tackle a weekend electrical project, feel proud of yourself for saving a few hundred dollars, and ...

Residual current circuit breakers (RCCB) play a narrow but important role in electrical protection. They are frequently specified, often misunderstood, and regularly credited with capabilities they ...

Electrician in Georgia Releases Safety Guide as Smart Device Installations Strain Residential Wiring ALPHARETTA, GA, ...

A circuit breaker that trips repeatedly is often assumed to be defective, but that assumption is frequently wrong. Breakers respond to conditions downstream, and replacing one without understanding ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What is the Code requirement for the interrupting protection rating of overcurrent devices? A. Overcurrent devices, such as circuit breakers and ...

Electrical system designers have at their disposal several types of fire resistive systems that comply with specific Code requirements. It can be helpful to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Without circuit breakers, the electricity running through your walls could damage wiring and cause fires. There are several reasons why you ...