When wiring a lamp socket, the brass screw is for the hot wire. The silver or black (anything but brass) is for the neutral ...

When clients call you because operating problems on pieces of their 120V equipment cause them to suspect their facility's power supply, you have to decide where to start your investigation. Don't ...

Whether you're replacing an outlet or installing a new one, this step-by-step video shows you how to wire a receptacle like a pro - safely and simply. Watch Putin’s reaction as reporter confronts ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What are the NEC requirements for sizing receptacles? A. A single receptacle on an individual branch circuit must have an ampacity not less than ...