Not all outlet holes are the same, and there's a reason for that. The shapes (vertical slots, round holes, T-slots, etc.) correspond to specific electrical functions and safety features. Take the ...

A new take on a practical product. When you think of an electrical outlet, the first thing that likely comes to mind is a ...

By Pat Logan Creators Syndicate Dear Pat: I was redecorating my family room, and I changed the electrical outlets myself so the colors matched. Now, one from a wall switch does not work, and anot… ...

There are 15 plug and outlet designs in common usage around the world today. These use a lettering system developed by the International Trade Administration (ITA), with letters denoting the style ...

Installing electrical outlets and switches ... That is, until now. Leviton’s new Decora Edge line of switches and a tamper-resistant outlet makes the process virtually seamless, even if you ...

The Inlet “Outlet is a green design concept that would see household electrical outlets accompanied by an electrical ‘inlet’ that would make it easy for household to feed power back into the ...

Hubbell’s first pass at a design used round ... for the standard wall outlet we know and love today in North America are determined by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

The boxes on outdoor electrical outlets can be quite cumbersome to maneuver, not to mention a bit of an eyesore. Do they have ...

At the PC Expo trade show in New York this week, Phonex Broadband will begin shipping new electrical adapters, based on the Intellon technology, that allow people to quickly network their PCs and ...