What is ground-fault protection? The answer depends on whether you are talking about ground-fault protection of equipment or ground-fault protection of people. Just because ground-fault protection is ...

Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Expert Russ LeBlanc discuss some of the most significant changes to the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code. This episode looks at Sec. 680.5 Ground-Fault ...

Q: We’re selling our house, and the buyer had an inspection done on it. The bad news is that our bathroom needs a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed. It’s the only outlet in the ...

Imagine you are sitting snug in your house on a stormy evening when, all of a sudden, the lights start flickering, and there's a low buzzing noise. You brush it off, but without your knowledge, an ...

Dear James: I am concerned about a fire from an electrical issue in my older house. What are the differences among fuses, breakers, GFCI and AFCI, and which are best? — Peggy T. Dear Peggy: You are ...

In this video, I demonstrate how to replace a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet. This step-by-step guide covers the necessary tools, safety precautions, and the installation process for a ...