Why Grounding Is Necessary and How It Works: Important Electrical Safety Issues
We tell you why grounding is necessary and what needs to be grounded, how it should work.
Backup power supplies for cottage: generators vs batteries
Country electrical networks are not comparable in reliability to city ones, and accidents do happen. You should prepare for this unpleasant situation. It is best to have a backup power source.
How to connect an electrical wire correctly and safely
Most of us sometimes need to enlist the help of an electrician to optimize our home wiring or troubleshoot problems. As a rule, it is necessary to connect the current-carrying conductors of wires and cables. This seemingly simple procedure has its subtleties that should be remembered.
How does a wire differ from a cable: in simple words that will be understandable to everyone
We tell you what wire and cable are and compare them with each other. We explain when it is better to choose a wire and when to choose a cable.
Corrugation pipe for electrical cables: is it necessary or not in a private home?
When are corrugated cable pipes really useful and in what cases can you do without them when installing electrical wiring in a country house? Let’s figure out.
How to connect a wooden house to electricity
Proper connection of suburban housing to the main power grid is the key to the stable operation of all engineering systems. This connection can be made in different ways. At the same time, it is very important to pay attention to compliance with fire safety standards and electrical installation rules (PUE).
“Zero” and “ground”: what is the fundamental difference?
The fundamental idea is where the neutral wire is connected to the ground.