In this article and supplementary video I share what I consider to be the best way to wrap an extension cord. It all starts with a scenario that may be very familiar to you. You need a long extension cord to use an electric tool like a lawnmower or a hedge trimmer, and find that the cord is a mess. All twisted and full of knots!
This informative video demonstrates how to use an electrical meter to troubleshoot a common wiring problem – identifying which wires to connect to a new fixture.
Every electrician’s tool kit should include a good hammer. This article and infographic provide a good overview of this useful tool.
Here is a perfect example of a situation where a meter is an invaluable tool, and tips on how to use it. You removed a ceiling fixture to replace it with a new one, and in the process you took apart all the wiring splices, and now you can’t remember how to connect them all back together.
Rack-a-Tiers offers many innovative products for the professional electrician or for the home electrical DIYer. The company was started by two electricians with a vision for improving their jobs.
A discussion of wire found within the home or residential electrical environment, how wire is measured and the composition of most wire.
One tool that every electrical DIYer should have is some kind of a voltage tester. However, more important than having a voltage tester, is to know how to use a voltage tester.
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