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The outlet and switch warning signs you should never ignore
Electrical outlets and switches are so ordinary that you barely notice them until something goes wrong. Yet the earliest ...
FORT RUCKER, Ala. (May 21, 2019) - Oh, great, another electrical safety article, right? Go ahead, roll your eyes now; get it over with. Then think about why the topic bores you. Is it because you've ...
Fig. 1: Heat from loose wiring connections points to the source of the failure. The blackened plug is a clue. One of the many maintenance actions we’ve emphasized over the years is that of creating ...
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The extension cord problem that shows up every winter, and how to stop overheating outlets
Every winter, you ask more of your outlets and extension cords than at any other time of year, piling on space heaters, holiday lights, and outdoor decorations. That extra demand quietly exposes a ...
How many times has the cord of your electrical device fallen out of your outlet while using it? Vacuuming, using the hair dryer, and kitchen appliances like blenders are some of the most common ...
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