A few weeks ago I was four-wheeling with some friends and their old Jeeps when disaster nearly struck. An electrical fire started in the engine compartment of one of the CJs and fried a wiring harness ...

1. Main panel to instruments 2. Main panel to headlight/turn signal farthest from the main panel 3. Main panel to taillight farthest from main panel 4. Alternator/charging system to main panel 5.

Chapter 3 of the NEC provides detailed requirements for installing wiring and raceways. Among other things, the requirements address the routing, splicing, and ...

Q: I am in the process of updating the landscaping around my deck with more lighting and a fountain. I have done indoor wiring before. What are some of the precautions when running wiring outdoors? A: ...

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Electrical hazards can strike without warning—whether from damaged wiring, overloaded circuits, wet environments, or improper ...

Hiring an electrician to perform electrical work in your home isn’t just about saving yourself a bit of manual labor. Home fire safety is one of the most crucial components of the electrical building ...

Most homeowners don't give much thought to the electrical system humming away behind their walls. Until something goes wrong, ...

We begin Part 2 of this three-part series by continuing our discussion of the requirements for securing and supporting raceway and other parts of electrical systems. The NEC requires raceways, cable ...