Hello. If your sub panel has 3 wires (2 hot wires and 1 neutral wire), you need to add a separate grounding pathway to make it safe. This is because the neutral wire carries current and also acts a...

Hello all. I need help with something: I have a sub panel that is wired with a 3-wire feeder and I need to ground it, how can I do it?

There are different types of coaxial cables, including RG-6 for cable TV and broadband, RG-59 for video applications, RG-11 for long-distance transmission, RG-8 for ham radio, and LMR cables for mi...

There is some discussion happening in my circle about whether or not UL 62 allows for cable to be oval shaped. The discussion came about due to receiving some 18/5 SEOW that is visibly oval vs. Cir...

Hello Carolina :)   Both cables have different appliances and structures. PVC cables are used for power transmission and have a polyvinyl chloride sheath. They have multiple insulated conduc...

Hello. I have a question:  How do you distinguish between P.V.C and T.R.S. type of cables? I would like some tips about it please. Thanks.

The twisted pair is an ordinary copper wire that connects computer networks to a telephone company. To reduce electromagnetic induction between the pairs of wires, two insulated copper wires are tw...

Underground cables are usually installed in urban areas where overhead line rights of way are not possible, like near airports and other locations where an overhead line may endanger lives. Also, t...

Hello all, I would like to know how you distinguish between P.V.C and T.R.S. type of cables? Is there a way to do it?

What's up? I'm Garrie, and yes... I'm a Goat, Since finishing high school, I've been a cable goat. Recently, I decided to move away from my home state. I used to complain about the winters there b...

Hello. One option is to use GFCI outlets. They protect against electrical shock and can be used when a neutral wire is not available. Read about the difference between GFI and GFCI outlets. And, ...

Hello. I need some help with an issue. I would like to know if is there a way to fix an outlet without a neutral wire.   Thank you in advance.

One common question that we usually see in other forums and social media platforms is that if it's possible to build a power supply with only one transformer. The answer is yes. Building a power su...

Caroline MartínezYou can run a cable up to about 100 feet without signal loss.

How do I know if is it safe to wrap a split cable with a thread to prevent it from breaking further? Wrapping a split cable with thread would be a temporary fix but only that. We do not recommend ...

Hello all. I have a doubt related to my TV cable. How long can a coax cable be before signal loss?

Do you want to invest in a solar panel?  We have a few recommendations that you will find useful. Let's start!   When it comes to installing solar panels, there are several brands and m...

Hello, I'm looking to wire an outlet receptacle, and I just found this diagram: https://www.electricaltechnology.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/How-to-Wire-an-Outlet-Receptacle.png Is this the corr...

Hi all, I'm planning to install recessed lighting in my living room and was wondering about the best practices. How do I determine the right spacing and depth for the lights? Also, is there a speci...

Cable termination refers to the process of connecting the end of a cable to a device or another cable, effectively completing the circuit and enabling the transfer of signals or power. At NNC, we w...