12 Types Of Wire Nuts And Connectors (And What They're Used For)

Below is a list of common wire connectors and their intended purposes. There are far more than 12 types of wire connectors ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Let’s Test Your Cable Knowledge

The NEC Chapter Three wiring methods include various cable types, such as: 1) armored cable (Type AC) [Art. 320]; 2) metal-clad cable (Type MC) [Art. 330]; 3) nonmetallic-sheathed cable (Types NM and ...
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Signal and Connector Types for TV and HDTV

Brought to you by Blue Jeans Cable There was a time, not so long ago, when television hookups were pretty simple. There were two screws on the back of the set, which went to two spade lugs on a ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Code Q&A: Protection Options for Type NM Cable

This answer is based on the 2017 NEC. A. Exposed Type NM cable must closely follow the surface of the building [Sec. 334.15(A)]. Nonmetallic-sheathed cable must be protected from physical damage by ...