AC WORKS® Connector — Electrical Safety

Holiday Lighting Safety

Posted by Stephanie Junek on

If you have not already, you are probably starting to dig up your lights and décor to set up and decorate for the holiday season.  A lot of time and money is spent on these decorations and buying them again each year would not make sense, when you can simply keep them organized and in good working order.

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Avoiding Electrical Fires at Home

Posted by Christopher Hahn on

While using electrical appliances and regular household items is safe, there are some practices that we tend not to think of that can help prevent electrical fires at home.

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Tips to be Aware of When Working on Wiring Projects

Posted by Stephanie Junek on

You might need to wire inlets/outlets, replacement electrical plugs, and connectors or receptacles from time to time.  The below list of tips will help to keep you aware of important things you should know before you wire any home, job site, or DIY project.

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Polarized Vs. Non-polarized: Household Electrical Safety

Posted by Stephanie Junek on

In North America, with a 110V circuit, polarized outlets and plugs are used as a safety feature.  A common question is "Why does my 2-prong style plug have different sized metal pins?"  Find the answer to this and more. 

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Merry Christmas - Safety Tips for the Holidays

Posted by Stephanie Junek on

Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen. Wait, where is Santa? "Rudolph, turn on your nose and find Santa!" Before Rudolph turns on his lights, he will explain to us the importance of electrical safety on Christmas. 

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