12 Types Of Wire Nuts And Connectors (And What They're Used For)

There are many types of wire connectors out there but these are some of the most common ones you'll encounter.
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

NEMA Publishes Electrical and Electronic FEP Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire, Types KT, K, and KK Standard

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI/NEMA HP 4-2012, "Electrical and Electronic (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) FEP Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire, Types ...
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A beginner’s guide to electrical wires – and how to navigate them in DIY

Knowledge is power, quite literally, when it comes to electrical wires. But there’s no denying that these colourful vessels can feel pretty scary when you don’t have a clue. ‘If you plan to carry out ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Stumped by the Code? Types of Equipment Grounding Conductors Allowed by the NEC

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What types of equipment grounding conductors does the NEC allow? A. An equipment grounding conductor can be any one or a combination of the ...