If you have an older home, you may want to make sure that your electrical outlets are grounded. Grounding refers to the wire that runs from an outlet into the earth, inherently protecting homeowners ...

Today’s multi-functional devices mean that a designer has to consider many factors when integrating electrical grounding in often limited spaces, advises Jesse Hagar. Not so long ago there was only ...

Ground. A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, between an electrical circuit or equipment and the earth, or to some conducting body that serves in place of the earth. Grounding ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In the old days, getting grounded was a bad thing. It meant hanging out alone in your room without any toys, television, or friends. Now, a ...

To get a better understanding of this subject, take a look at the AC plugs on some of your audio-video gear, new and old, and on some appliances in your home. You’ll notice that some may have a ...

Should I install an ungrounded, solid, or high-resistance grounding system? That is the question asked by many designers and installers. The answer to this question depends on many factors. To make ...

Recently we got our hands on a Hyper Ground electrical grounding system from Sun Overseas Trading. The system, composed of heavy-gauge, 99.99 percent pure copper wires provides a low resistance ground ...

Electronics recyclers do not generally have to look far to find e-mails in their inboxes or news coverage accentuating the differences that can exist within their industry. Between competing ...

The ground gives electricity an easier path by maintaining constant contact with the earth. As long as your electrical system is successfully grounded, you'll always have a way to safely reach ...