If you’re not sure what breaker it is, start with some deductive reasoning: Receptacles and light switches in your bedroom will never be on a double-pole 50-amp breaker, so start with the small ...

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.

Flickering lights, buzzing outlets, and loose plugs can signal serious fire risks. Old wiring and ungrounded or overloaded ...

If a receptacle is connected to a branch circuit that supplies two or more receptacles, the total cord- and plug-connected load must not exceed 80% of the receptacle rating [210.21 (B) (2)]. A duplex ...