The electrical load is simply the sum total of the current drawn by all the devices demanding power at a given time, but electricians use a detailed and somewhat complicated method to calculate it ...

Is there a circuit breaker in your home that keeps tripping? It may need to be replaced. Fortunately, testing and replacing a breaker is something you can do.

Such incidents are alarmingly frequent. According to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, 101 people lost their lives in 106 electrical short circuit-related incidents across ...

Wireless power transfer (WPT) systems transmit electrical energy from a power source to a load without physical connectors or ...

Large circuit breakers in service today at industrial and commercial facilities come in many shapes, sizes, configurations, and voltage ratings — with the primary purpose of protecting electrical ...

Improper installation is a leading cause of electrical fires in the home. Even if an improper installation doesn’t cause a fire, it can cause costly damage to the house’s electrical system.

Doug Smith is the energy division manager for West Coast Code Consultants (WC-3) and has been an inspector/plan reviewer for over 19 years. He currently serves on NEC Code-Making Panel 10 representing ...