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Product Recall: Southwire is recalling electrical outlet boxes

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled nearly 3,000 sets of Garvin pop-up electrical outlet ground boxes. The reason behind all three reports was that these outlet boxes overheated...

Choosing the right backup generator for your home

Spring in Texas means powerful thunderstorms, and this year has been a rollercoaster. When I moved here a few years ago from Minnesota, an in-house electrician convinced me to buy a portable...

Why do solar projects need surge protection?

Solar panels, like all electronics, are subject to voltage surges that can damage components and increase downtime. Surge protectors can help keep systems running and profitable. Think of a home or...

How to Get the Right Surge Protector for Your Electronics

Many electronic devices require multiple electrical outlets. For example, with a basic desktop computer, you’ll need an outlet for your monitor, CPU, speakers, wireless router, modem, printer...

Program: Electrical Technology – Long Beach City College

Long Beach City College prepares students for entry-level work in a variety of electrical and electrical-related careers. Upon completion of the Electrical Technology program, the student will be able...

I became an electrician after getting my medical degree.

This article is based on a conversation with Lexis Chomack-Abreu, a 27-year-old electrician in New York State. It has been edited for length and clarity. I got interested in medicine because my mother...

The best surge protectors of 2024: picked by the experts

Things to consider when purchasing surge protectors Design: The design of a surge protector is related to its shape, size, and whether it can easily accommodate devices connected to it that have large...