Many DIY enthusiasts have to contend with electrical wiring eventually in some capacity. The descent into this rabbit hole often begins with the fundamental question: What exactly is a wire gauge, and ...

Note: This article is based on the 2005 NEC. Box fill isn’t just the number of wires in the box — it's the total volume of the conductors, devices, and fittings in a box. Every outlet box has a ...

The consequences of undersizing outlet boxes can include damaged wiring, overheating, and even electrical fires. But you can’t just oversize boxes “to be on the safe side” because that wastes space ...

Available in three-, four-, and five-pole versions, the 713, 715, and 825 Series M12 connectors accommodate wire sizes up to 18 AWG with or without a ferrule. The connectors use screw terminations and ...

Multiconductor instrumentation cable in 20 AWG diameter has been added to AutomationDirect's current offering of 18 AWG and 16 AWG sizes. Instrumentation cable is typically used in industrial ...

AutomationDirect has added new gauge sizes of portable/service cord from Direct Wire to their line of multi-conductor cut-to-length cables. SOOW flexible portable cord is rated for up to 600V with ...