While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

When SS Electrical Solutions opened in 2015, the North Chesterfield company made a simple promise: treat every electrical project like it's in their own home. Nearly a decade later, that ...

CR's experts help you select the best type and size of generator to keep the electricity flowing, whether you have occasional or frequent power outagesTo determine the best generator size for ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and powerA portable generator (left) ...

Another relatively unknown benefit is vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging. Using two-way or bidirectional charging, where ...

Abstract: Rare-Earth permanent magnet-based generators offer high power density, but face challenges due to their inability to deactivate the magnetic field during failures. Wound field synchronous ...

When the power goes out in Texas, it can shut down more than just lights. From home air conditioning to business operations, ...