While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

If you've ever stared at the holes in an electrical plug and wondered why they exist, you're not alone. Like an industrial-age kōan, the answer is anything but straightforward. A quick search will ...

When I first received the agenda for this year’s IAEI Eastern Section Meeting and noticed a program for appliance connections, I admit I was a bit skeptical of the topic at first. However, when Michal ...