Everyone uses extension cords these days even though they are not always the safest option. People rely on the fuses that accompany extension cords to protect them from surges and malfunctions. But...

If you have a generator, you should take the time to learn everything you can about the generator capacitor. Of all the components that constitute the generator, the capacitor is one of the most...

Most people with generators know how to use the choke. They understand that they have to turn it on when starting the generator, and then off once the generator has been running for a few moments....

Extension cords can be grounded or ungrounded. Grounding is a safety feature that every consumer is encouraged to prioritize whenever they go extension cord shopping because it could protect them...

GFCIs will trip when they encounter a ground fault. But that is supposed to happen when you plug an appliance into the GFCI outlet. What happens when your GFCI starts tripping even though it doesn't...

Every electrician knows that you shouldn't work on live circuits. However, the OSHA has exceptions to this rule, that is to say, situations where you can work on a live circuit, but only if it is...