Archive for May 2024

Electrical Current Is No Laughing Matter The current that runs through the electrical wiring in your house must be taken quite seriously. Your circuits are probably designed to carry between 15 and 20 amps. Being exposed to a tenth of an amp for a period of two seconds is sufficient to cause cardiac arrest and…

Working with electricity is dangerous if you’re not experienced or properly equipped. You’ve probably been advised not to fix or replace wiring, an electrical panel, or a circuit in your home. But what about lighting? Many people don’t consider it part of their electrical system. Lights and fixtures have wiring and electrical connections; mishandling them…