When it comes to electrical wiring, using the right size wire is crucial. The size of wire you use determines the amount of current it can safely handle. If you are looking to install a 200 amp service wire or breaker in your home, the minimum size of wire you will need is 4/0 awg … Read more
When it comes to electrical house wiring, wire sizing is crucial. A 40 amp breaker will require an 8 awg wire to work safely. However, this will depend on the type of wire used, and the wire length. If the length of the circuit is over 100 feet, there will be a need to boost … Read more
A 50 amp circuit breaker will require a 6 AWG copper wire to perform. But if you are using aluminum wire, it will require a 4 gauge wire size. Using the wrong wire size may affect the safety of your electrical system. Wire sizing is one of the skill that differentiates real electricians from quacks. … Read more
As an electrician or diy, it is important that you master the basics of wire sizing. This is to ensure maximum protection and safety of electrical appliances. A 60 amp breaker will require a 4 awg size wire for maximum protection. Using the wrong wire size, say 6 awg, may lead to poor conduction and … Read more
You may want to replace or install a new gfci outlet in your bathroom or kitchen. Wiring a gfci receptacle is an easy task for electricians and diy lovers with wiring experience. However, you must meet all safety standards and the national electrical code requirement to keep your bathroom safe. In this blog post, I … Read more
Circuit breakers and GFCI outlets are two safety devices designed to prevent electrical hazards in your homes. While they have some similarities, they serve different purposes and operate in different ways. Understanding the difference between gfci and a circuit breaker can help you choose the right safety switch for your electrical system. Ensuring the safety … Read more
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) trips when there is leakage of current. If your GFCI won’t reset after tripping, it could be because: There is no power supply to the receptacle Bad GFCI Wrong connection Tripped breaker. However, if the GFCI trips every time you reset it, there may be a ground fault along … Read more
GFCIs protect you from electric shock. If your own continues to trip, call an electrician to find the cause. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) trips when it detects a ground fault, or leakage of currents even as little as 5mA between the hot wire and the ground. When the gfci detects the leakage current, … Read more
A 15 amp breaker is used to protect light bulbs and small appliances from faulty electrical currents. They are common in bedrooms and living rooms, usually on a 15-amp circuit. 15 Amp circuit breakers protect smaller appliances from overcurrent and short circuits. If you want to install the device in your home, make sure you know … Read more
Each time you need to run an electrical load, you turn to your 20 amp breaker for help. These protective devices have been around since the invention of electricity. But while they might look like a no-brain device, understanding how the device works and how to choose a compatible breaker for a rated load makes … Read more