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The GFCI uses the hot and neutral to do its work. That raises a question. What happens when a GFCI shares a neutral? The guide below will tell you. Can GFCI Outlets Share Neutral? The GFCI...
You can connect batteries in series or parallel. Each option has a separate set of benefits and weaknesses: Series The biggest difference between series and parallel connections is the...
The transformer is that metal box (or can) at the top of your block’s utility pole. These devices are part of the electrical distribution system in your area. They will raise or lower the voltage...
The last time you went shopping for an electrical cable, your retailer probably asked you to specify the gauge, which, in turn, sent you to a wire ampacity chart like this one CopperAluminumWire...
Many homeowners are savvy enough to solve a total power outage. They know what to look for. But what about a partial power outage? What if only half of the house lost power? The guide below will tell...
To use most appliances, you have to connect their plugs to a power source such as a wall outlet, extension cord, or power strip. But what happens when the plug refuses to enter the outlet? People...