A standard breaker is not switch rated and is not designed for regular and repeated cycling. It CAN affect the breaker and MAY wear out parts critical for safe operation. Typically, you would use a switch, a disconnect switch or … Continue reading →

The red outlets (sometimes referred to as sockets) in hospitals and medical facilities indicate that they are on emergency backup power. The bright red color helps nurses, doctors, and hospital staff quickly and clearly identify where to plug in critical … Continue reading →

90 days. Extension Cord Time Limits OSHA standards allow the use of an extension cord for a maximum of 90 days. If you need the cord longer than that, you’re required to create a more permanent solution and hardwire whatever … Continue reading →

Also new within 700.10(A) is a requirement that all receptacles supplied by the emergency system must have a distinctive color or marking on the receptacle cover plate, or the receptacle must have a distinctive color, such as red identifying the … Continue reading →

Yes, you can run two 220v machines from a circuit, provided it does not exceed the degree of amplitude of the switch. All this assumes that it uses the appropriate size of the circuit breaker and calibre cable. It may … Continue reading →

In this case, one cable is the line (incoming power) and the other two are load cables (feeding downstream devices). The only appropriate way to wire a receptacle in a box with three cables is to use pigtails to connect … Continue reading →

To determine the age of your water heater, find the manufacturer’s label. Typically the month and year it was made is part of the serial number. If you have a high-efficiency water heater, there will also be a bright yellow … Continue reading →

With tankless, you can fill a large tub and enjoy a nice bath. You’re not ever going to run out of hot water.” He says usually the tankless water heaters are used to supply the entire home, including the bathrooms. … Continue reading →

Once the water is heated and makes its way through the system, it continues to heat the space — that can make your home feel warmer longer, making radiant heat more consistent, energy efficient, and cost-effective than a forced air … Continue reading →

How does a Hydrojet water heater work? Hydrojet® The secret is a series of flow-altering “jet ports” that create counter-rotation and dynamic turbulence that effectively blasts suspension and prevents its accumulation. The upper “jet ports” direct the flow outward to … Continue reading →

Improper Venting & Airflow. Sometimes a pilot light can go out as a result of some source of wind or air simply blowing it out. If this happens, there could be an issue with how your flue pipe is set … Continue reading →

Green means it detects light and is charging using solar energy. Blue light when it’s turned on means what percentage it’s at, when all 4 lights are lit it’s 100%full if only 1 is lit it’s 25%. What do LED … Continue reading →

A Wi-Fi network is only as secure as the password protecting it, so once these smart plugs leak the information necessary to glean the passwords to access the network, it was only a matter of time before attackers would be … Continue reading →

But there’s a downside to smart home technology that is often overlooked—a security breach. Although smart home technology keeps homeowners secure with advanced security features, it also exposes them to cyber-related attacks. Are smart homes a security risk? Smart-home devices … Continue reading →

Device to device communication is an advanced data transmission technology developed to increase the efficiency of network. In LTE -Direct, D2D communication enabled devices can interact each other using a secure transmission protocol similar to the devices communicate with the … Continue reading →