- Part 5

Expose Six AFCI Myths

by admin on 23-03-28

AFCI is an advanced circuit breaker that will break the circuit when it detects a dangerous electric arc in the circuit that it protects. An AFCI can selectively distinguish if it is a harmless arc that is incidental to the normal operation of switches and plugs or a potentially da...

Five Home Improvement Trends in USA

by admin on 23-03-21

With prices rising everywhere you see, many homeowners will focus more on maintenance home projects versus purely aesthetic remodels this year. However, modernizing and updating the home should still be on your yearly list of things to do. We’ve collected five types of home improvement projects t...

Home Improvement Trends to Watch in 2023

by admin on 23-03-21

Due to home prices high and mortgage rates more than double that of last year, fewer Americans are planning to buy homes these days. However, they would like to stay put – repairing, renovating and improving the properties they already have to better fit their lifestyle and needs. Actuall...

Outdoor Lighting and Receptacle Codes

by admin on 23-03-14

There are electrical codes that must be followed for any electrical installation, including outdoor electrical installations. Considering outdoor light fixtures may be exposed to all sorts of weather conditions, they are designed to seal out wind,rain, and snow. Most outdoor fixtures also have s...

GFCI Receptacle vs. Circuit Breaker

by admin on 23-03-14

The National Electric Code (NEC) and all local building codes require ground-fault circuit interrupter protection for many outlet receptacles throughout indoor and outdoor locations. The requirements exist to protect users from the shock in the event of a ground fault, a condition in which elect...

Receptacle Boxes and Cable Installation Codes

by admin on 23-03-07

To follow recommended electrical installation codes will make installing electrical boxes and cables easy. Don't just install your electrical wiring haphazardly but as per the book of the National Electrical Code. This book of installation codes was developed to safely install all things electr...

Are RV Outlets The Same As House Outlets

by admin on 23-03-07

Are RV outlets the same as house outlets? Generally, RV outlets are different from house outlets in a variety of ways. Usually power outlets inside a house are set deep inside your walls and involve a complex wiring system, however RV outlets are smaller, contained boxes designed to fit inside s...

Understand Arc Faults and AFCI Protection

by admin on 23-03-01

The term “arc fault” refers to a situation that loose or corroded wiring connections create an intermittent contact to cause an electrical current to spark or arc between metal contact points. You are hearing arcing when you hear a light switch or outlet buzzing or hissing. This arci...

Electrical Circuit Requirements for Kitchens

by admin on 23-03-01

Usually a kitchen is using more electricity than any other rooms in the home, and the NEC(National Electrical Code) stipulates that kitchens should be amply served by multiple circuits. For a kitchen that uses electrical cooking appliances, this means it needs as many as seven or more circuits. C...

National Electrical Code Rules for Outdoor Wiring

by admin on 23-02-21

The NEC (National Electrical Code) includes many specific requirements for installation of outdoor circuits and equipment. The primary safety focus on involves shielding against moisture and corrosion, preventing physical damage, and managing issues related to underground burial for outdoor wirin...

Electrical Code Requirements for Rooms

by admin on 23-02-21

Electrical codes are intended for protecting homeowners and home residents. These basic rules will give you the concepts of what electrical inspectors are looking for when they review both remodeling projects and new installations. Most local codes are based on the National Electrical Code (NEC)...

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Market 2023 Upcoming Trends and Forecast to 2028

by admin on 23-01-11

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) market size is estimated to be worth USD 4.1 billion in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of over USD 4.6 billion by 2028 with a CAGR of 2.0% during the review period. Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Mar...

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