Outlet Articles

If you’ve ever noticed hospital outlets upside down, you’re not alone in wondering what’s going on! There’s a good reason … Read more

Today I’m discussing something important for everyone’s safety: drying wet outlets. A wet outlet is dangerous. Please don’t use it! … Read more

Hey everyone, we’re talking about loose electrical outlets, which have been bugging many of you. You know the feeling – … Read more

Besides outlets oriented upside down, you may have noticed red electrical outlets in many hospitals. The red outlets are emergency … Read more

What exactly is a self-grounding outlet? You know about regular outlets and may have seen a GFCI outlet, and you … Read more

Whether you can plug a refrigerator into a regular outlet depends on the outlet type, the circuit’s power capacity, and … Read more

Hey there, fellow travelers and curious minds! Have you ever wondered if Canada and the US have the same electrical … Read more

Today we’re diving into the world of RV electrical systems. Have you ever wondered if RV outlets work on batteries? … Read more

In this article, we will talk about how to power your Christmas lights without an outlet. We all love decorating … Read more

The 120-volt system used in the United States allows for installing 20-amp circuits. So if you’re dealing with an outlet, … Read more

Floor outlets (also called drop-in or poke-through outlets) offer a convenient way to place electrical outlets in a home or … Read more

Are you looking for a way to stop your refrigerator from tripping your GFCI outlet? If so, this article explains … Read more

Are you wondering what size and type of screws are used in electrical outlets? Outlet screws are used to fasten … Read more

Hey everyone! Today I will talk about coax outlets and how they’re used in appliances such as televisions, cable modems, … Read more

If you’re worried about an outlet in your home no longer working, I’ll show you what you can do about … Read more

To determine how many outlets you can have on a 30-amp circuit, apply a general rule or work it out … Read more

220V outlets are necessary for certain high-powered appliances. You get two hot wires to provide the higher voltage. They allow … Read more

When discussing electrical devices, it is frequently observed that voltage ratings are expressed in multiples of 10, including common ratings … Read more

If you’ve been using extension cords from an indoor outlet to use outdoors, why not install an external power outlet … Read more

Today we’re gonna talk about how many outlets you can have on a 20-amp circuit. Now, there’s a general rule … Read more

Electrical outlets generally last a few years but are not immune from going bad. In various situations, outlets can go … Read more

If you’re concerned about a red light blinking on your GFCI outlet, you’ll want to know what it means and … Read more

If you’re wondering whether you can use 12/2 gauge wire for outlets, the answer is that you usually can. 12/2 … Read more

If you’re wondering whether you can use 14/2 gauge wire for outlets, the answer is that you usually can. 14/2 … Read more

If your outlet is warm, even when nothing is plugged in, it is a potential fire hazard; you should take … Read more

If you have a buzzing outlet in your home, you want to know what’s causing it and what you can … Read more

Testing your 240v outlet is necessary if the outlet is not delivering enough power, 240V appliances are not operating normally, … Read more

If you wire a GFCI outlet to multiple ordinary outlets, you must connect them properly. By connecting other ordinary outlets … Read more

Suppose you’re constructing a new house, renovating, or installing more outlets. In that case, you might be curious about how … Read more

If the location of an existing power outlet is unsuitable or no longer serves your needs, you will need to … Read more

If you’re unsure how to test a GFCI outlet, this guide gives you all the detail you will need. You … Read more

People spend considerable time traveling in a charter bus (7 hours+!), so some might wonder whether they have power outlets. … Read more

Whether you’re traveling to Mexico and worried about your devices or need to ship electronics from the U.S. to Mexico, … Read more

When something is wrong with a power outlet in your home, you can wait for an electrician to come around … Read more

You may be wondering if painting electrical outlets is against the law. The answer is not always obvious; I will … Read more