We begin Part 2 of this three-part series by continuing our discussion of the requirements for securing and supporting raceway and other parts of electrical systems. The NEC requires raceways, cable ...

Below is a list of common wire connectors and their intended purposes. There are far more than 12 types of wire connectors ...

Buying a home with knob and tube wiring? You should be concerned with the safety of the wiring and the insurability of the home. I'll discuss both in this post, but first, some background. Knob and ...

Chapter 3 of the NEC provides detailed requirements for installing wiring and raceways. Among other things, the requirements address the routing, splicing, and ...