In the 120V circuits of homes and offices, the grounded conductor is the same as the neutral. Typically, when wiring a switch for a 120V load (e.g., a light) only one wire comes to the switch and only ...

Toggle switches are triggered by a device in one of two or more positions. Household light switch wiring is an example of a toggle switch. The toggle switch is usually a two position switch. The ...

Taking on DIY projects around your home and garden can be incredibly rewarding. From building a new planter box to installing ...

Ready to cross that electrical project off your to-do list? Understand wiring color codes so you can finish the job safely.

Note: This article references the 2017 NEC because the Philadelphia area — the jurisdiction where this author teaches and works— is still operating under that version of the Code. Electrical switches ...

Switch is an electronic device which stops the circuit and transmits the current to conducts. It is a binary devices which means that it has two states; the on state or “closed”condition or off state ...