While GFCI outlets are commonly used in homes for safety reasons, there are some things you should still never plug into them ...

Do you know what OSHA has to say about electrical safety testing requirements on jobsites? In the rugged construction site environment flexible cords that supply portable tools and appliances are all ...

Q. My home was built in the 1950s, and I don’t have ground fault circuit interrupter outlets. Should I have them installed? A ground fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, protects people and animals ...

Extension cords and power strips are fine for everyday devices, but using them with certain appliances - especially as the weather cools down - can be risky.

A pretty typical diagram for the grounding system for a house is shown here, along with a few of the current carrying conductors commonly called live and neutral. On the far left is the transformer ...

According to the IEEE Buff Book, "A power cable must be protected from overheating due to excessive short-circuit current flowing in its conductor," which may damage or destroy the insulation. It also ...

Ground fault detection and management are essential for ensuring the reliability and safety of modern electrical distribution networks. As these networks become increasingly complex with higher ...