CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littelfuse announced the SB6100 Series Industrial Shock-Block TM, the first and only ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) device to meet UL 943C Class C and Class D ...

Featuring a robust steel spring locking mechanism, TrapConnect™ ensures a secure and durable connection with every use. Supporting up to 20A for commercial-grade wiring, it is also the first solution ...

Few things are more convenient than an in-wall smart outlet when you want to turn a lamp or small appliance on and off, and the devices have been around almost as long as smart switches. But you haven ...

Q: I understand GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) wiring is done for safety of the occupant/homeowner and is construction code. I recently purchased a brand new home and moved in the early part ...

GFCI protection requires extra attention in a construction environment. The GFCI has no doubt saved many people from electrocution, so it would be easy to start thinking GFCIs will always protect you.

A friend who was buying an older house was concerned about electrical safety and asked for my opinion as an electrical engineer. All of the AC receptacles (also called outlets) in the house were the ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. Are outdoor receptacles at a dwelling unit required to be tamper-resistant? A. Yes. According to 406.12, all non-locking type 15A and 20A, 125V ...