Electrical Industry Articles and Stories

Arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection is now a requirement in most areas of a home, and it’s not difficult to understand why the National Electrical Code (NEC) makes this demand. Basically, a lot of us don’t pay a whole lot of attention to what – and how – we plug into our wall outlets, and this can lead to serious fire risks over time.

I'm working on upgrading the electrical outlets around the outside of our house. In addition to adding more receptacles around the perimeter, I'm finally getting around to "electrifying" the shed and lean-to in the backyard.