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Plugging GFCI Into GFCI & Daisy Chaining Outlets (Explained)
Everyone knows that adding GFCI outlets to your home will keep you safe from electrocution. But what happens when you plug a GFCI cord into one of those GFCI outlets? Can you trust the GFCI outlet to...
Generator Making Noise(Revving, Funny, Clicking, Popping, Knocking)
Generators are lifesavers, especially for people that live in places that experience frequent blackouts. But what happens when a generator misbehaves? What if it starts making so much noise that it...
Everyone knows that ordinary outlets can burn out. But what about GFCIs? They are supposed to keep you safe from electrical hazards. But are they susceptible to the same weaknesses as ordinary...
GFCIs have been around for decades. Back then, you had to install them on exterior outlets. But today, the NEC has expanded the technology’s use considerably. You have to install them in bathrooms,...
Does A Microwave Need A Dedicated Circuit? (Reasons Explained)
Many people ask this question because their microwave ovens are not as large as their refrigerators. As such, they do not understand why the microwave requires a dedicated circuit. Do Microwaves...
If you live in the US, you don’t have to think about the suitability of the bulbs your local store sells. More than likely, they will work in the average American home. But what about visitors from...