Everyday Electrical

We use transformers for all types of jobs. There are step-up transformers, step-down transformers, potential transformers, current transform...

Have you ever been drilling with a holesaw and just when the pilot bit breaks through the teeth on the holesaw grab and snap your pilot bit?...

The new 2011 NEC is out. Hopefully everyone ran out and purchased one for themselves. This year they came with a free .PDF version that can...

Understanding electricity is key to being a good troubleshooter. Knowing how circuits work, the operation of the individual components, and ...

The rules regarding GFCI seem to be misunderstood, alot. Everyone knows they are required in bathrooms, outside and in garages, but I see t...

Every electrician has a trick he uses to make his job easier. We all  adapt our methods to suit our work style, making our jobs easier or so...

Does the quality of the tools used by electricians equate to the quality of work they do? I believe the answer is mostly yes. Through the ye...