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Track lights come in many types, like line or low voltage, single or two circuit, and flexible or straight. This...

The 2017 NEC National Electrical Code, article 680 code was amended for added protection of all new pool installations. See...

Use LED retrofit kits to brighten parking lots, highways, streets, and for security lighting outside a home, business, or warehouse....

Let’s celebrate the mathematical phenomenon Pi! Pi can calculate infinitely precise circumference measures and sees use by NASA’s mathematicians, rocket...

The theoretical physicist, Stephen Hawking, passed away March 14, 2018. The professor and director of research at Cambridge University received...

It's International Women's Day! Today, we're extending our gratitude to some female innovators.

The National Electrical Code, or NEC, releases changes that help increase the safety of electrical installations. Find the top ten...

Ground fault circuit interrupters monitor all electricity flowing to and from the outlet to protect against shock hazards and electrical...

Electrical trips can occur due to worn out insulation, conductive dust or debris, water, or electrical wiring deterioration. Discover more...

An IP rating measures how waterproof and dustproof products are. Different numbers mean a different level of resistance.

You can use color changing LED strip lights to add style in many situations. You can use them to make...

Manufacturers can no longer make T12 lamps and other inefficient technologies. Find out your options when replacing a T12 bulb.

A beam angle, or beam spread, refers to the angle of light that spreads across the floor when you turn...

In order to encourage buildings to change their energy practices, the Energy Policy Act 179D tax deduction states that qualifying...

Weather ratings, like damp location, wet location, and dry location, inform you where you can use a bulb. Discover the...

Routine testing can ensure your GFCI outlets work properly as well as let you know when it's time to replace...

Change your outlets when you notice signs of damage, like cracks or gaps. If you notice the outlet overheating, or...

Motion sensor lights help reduce your annual electricity bill as it reduces the number of hours per year that your...

Often seen on fluorescent bulbs, tombstones, or sockets, provide power to a light bulb. This guide can help explain the...

Make sure to disconnect the power before starting. Stay safe during LED tube retrofitting!