Are you in the process of a wiring project, but not sure what type of wire to use? Have you heard that Romex is illegal? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we’ll explain why Romex is illegal and what type of wire should be used instead. In this blog, … Read more
Are you a DIYer looking for an answer to the question: “How much Romex do I need to wire my house?” If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we’ll go over the basics of wiring a house and how much Romex you’ll need for your project. In this blog, we’ll … Read more
When it comes to electrical wiring, Romex is an essential tool that helps ensure the safety of your home’s electricity. Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B cable is designed for easier pulling, resulting in easier installation. The cable jacket is color-coded for quick size identification; White – 14 AWG, Yellow – 12 AWG, Orange – 10 AWG, … Read more
Knob and tube wiring was a common electrical system used in older homes before the 1950s. This type of wiring is no longer considered safe for use in most modern homes due to its age and lack of grounding protection. If your home still has knob and tube wiring, it’s important to replace it with … Read more
When it comes to wiring a home or other structures, Romex is the go-to choose for many electricians. This type of wire offers convenience, flexibility, and cost savings compared to other options on the market. However, not all applications are suitable for Romex; in particular, when working with liquid tight conduit some important considerations must … Read more
If you have a specific outlet in your house that appears to keep tripping your breaker, it can be incredibly frustrating. All you want to do is use your electronic devices, and if there is an outlet preventing you from doing so, you may be at your wit’s end. Fortunately, this is not necessarily something … Read more
If you are trying to figure out why your electrical devices are not working, you need to think about the power supply. If you lost the original supplier that goes with the device, you might be tempted to use another one that has the same place. Before you do so, you need to make sure … Read more
If you have purchased an older home, you may look around and notice that a lot of your outlets only have two prongs in them. A lot of people are very used to the outlets they have in their homes, so you may not even realize that your outlets only have two prongs until you … Read more
Have you ever opened a breaker panel and thought it looked about as neat as a bowl of colorful spaghetti? Mixed-up strands in a bowl of spaghetti are just what you want, but when it comes to a breaker panel, you want neat and safe. This will mean occasionally splicing and pigtailing wires in a … Read more
“Just run the cable along the joists.” I’ve heard this said many times. Everyone from DIYers to professional electricians looks for the quickest and easiest ways to finish a job safely, so when it comes to running wires in a ceiling, the joists are often the quickest and most natural places to do so. But … Read more