Category: Home Improvement

According to the National Electrical Code, you can have 4 12/2 nonmetallic sheathed cables through a single bored hole that is fire- or draft-stopped using thermal insulation, caulk, or sealing Read more

PVC conduit provides protection for electrical work that is buried underground. Out of the many conduit forms available, PVC conduit is considered best for outdoor applications. What type of conduit Read more

A GFCI outlet will work without a ground wire and it’s legal. Here’s how to properly wire a GFCI outlet without the ground wire, and label it to meet code. Read more

Generally, the manufacturers take advantage of the lesser requirements for cord and plug connections, so your answer is no. Check with the manufacturer to see if you may hardwire it. Read more

Code and common sense both dictate that Romex shouldn’t be left exposed but must run through conduits. If you are running it through the basement or attic (or both), the Read more

Some code-compliant PVC fittings can be used with ENT inside walls, floors, some ceilings or encased in concrete. Outdoor flexible nonmetallic tubing is strong, watertight, non-corrosive and weighs less. Metal Read more

If your air hockey table has stopped blowing as much air, it simply means that the table needs a good cleaning. You will need to clean out the fan or Read more

If your recliner stops working when it’s open, the first thing you should do is check that you have plugged it in. If it is, ensure the outlet has power Read more

Testing the power supply Connect the tester to the power supply. Switch the power supply on. If the tester light is on, proceed to test the cable. If the tester Read more

The reason your electric driveway gate is not closing, could be as a result of a few possibilities. First and most common is power outage. second is your gate Safety Read more