Apple accessory maker NewerTechnology recently released a specialized electrical outlet, called the Power2U, that includes two USB ports for charging mobile devices. Available in four colors—to match ...

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI/NEMA OS 3-2007 Selection and Installation Guidelines for Electrical Outlet Boxes. It provides designers, installers, and ...

Ever find yourself juggling three or four different chargers on a two-socket outlet? Fix that problem once and for all by swapping out a traditional outlet for one that includes USB ports. Because I ...

Say you need a bright yard light way out in your yard or a remote outlet to power a pond pump or electric tools. The best way to get electrical power right where you need it is to run underground ...

Electrical boxes are the hidden workhorses of your home’s electrical system. They house the connections between wires, providing power to outlets, switches, and fixtures throughout your house. But ...

Article 406 covers the rating, type, and installation of receptacles and attachment plugs. It also covers flanged surface inlets [Sec. 406.1], as shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 1. The rating, type, and ...

The cost to install an outdoor GFCI outlet is typically higher than the cost to install an indoor one because an outdoor outlet needs a waterproof electrical box and may require a more complicated ...