Materials
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All About MC Cable
Most of us are familiar with metal-clad cable, more commonly known as MC, or UL 1569. Today, we are going…
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RESIDENTIAL MATERIALS Apprentice Electricians Should Know
If you're about to get into the residential electrical career path, there are some materials you should become accustomed to.…
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Finally, a USB GFCI Receptacle is Here!
Standard receptacles with built-in USB ports are not new to the market. In fact, you can find these types of…
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Circuit Breakers- How they work and the different types
Circuit breakers are safety devices that stop the flow of electricity when its specifically rated parameters are passed. These can…
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Arc-Fault, Ground-Fault, and Dual-Function Circuit Breakers Explained
There’s no doubt that if you’re in the electrical field, you’ve heard the phrases “arc fault”, “dual function”, and “ground…
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COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL MATERIALS Apprentice Electricians Should Know
If you're about to get into the commercial electrical career path, there are some materials you should become accustomed to.…
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Do We Really Need to Use Fan-Rated Boxes?
While installing boxes and wires for fixtures can be reasonably straightforward, what happens if we want to install a ceiling…
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Fuses or Circuit Breakers: Which one Should I use?
When discussing an overcurrent protection device (OCPD for short), you will often hear people mention a fuse size or circuit…
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How Do Photocells Work?
Ever wondered how photocells take in light and turn on/turn off a light source? They're actually really cool devices once…
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