Portable equipment and portable cords are designed/built to be used with many safety considerations in mind because (among other reasons) materials have their limits. Take, for example, the common ...

Electrical issues were the second leading cause of home fires between 2012 and 2016, according to the National Fire Protection Association -- and there's little evidence that the trend has changed.

Every year, thousands of residential fires in the United States trace back to electrical equipment and appliances that ...

When in need of an extension cord in the office or at home, it's imperative to know that just because a particular cord is long enough, it's not necessarily the right one for the job. Many erroneously ...

Electrical hazards can strike without warning—whether from damaged wiring, overloaded circuits, wet environments, or improper procedures. Understanding these risks and taking preventive steps is ...

Stop Leaving These 7 Devices Plugged In: An Electrical Engineer Explains Why ...

Although we are living in an increasingly wireless world, many of our electrical gadgets and appliances still require plugging into an outlet. Like the item it powers, an electrical power cord ...

Extension cords provide a convenient method of bringing temporary AC power to a device that is not located near a power outlet. If not used properly, extension cords can lead to electrical shock ...

Very few of our Residence Halls have the number of wall outlets we all would like. In addition the outlets more than likely will not be in locations which, will be most convenient to your chosen room ...

Walking into a home improvement store, it's tempting to think you can tackle just about any electrical project yourself. After all, how hard can it be to swap out an outlet or add a new circuit?The ...

MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - Extension cords can extend your holiday cheer, but can also be dangerous if misused. The Merrill Fire Department is sharing its tips on how to make sure your home is safe for ...

“The applications for this technology are virtually endless. From keeping your home, office and even dorm room safe and ensuring that you aren't overloading an extension cord, this cord will do it all ...