Below is a list of common wire connectors and their intended purposes. There are far more than 12 types of wire connectors ...

Not knowing how to troubleshoot electrical issues is a death sentence for any DIYer’s bank account. Your only other option is a wild goose chase by throwing money at your car until the problem’s fixed ...

50A connectors, plugs, receptacles, and inlets recalled due to electric shock hazard In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc., Melville, N.Y., ...

After walking car shows for more than 40 years, we have seen tons of interesting rides. Open hoods say a lot about the person who owns the Mustang and how much they know about automotive electrical ...

Avoid applying paints, lubricants, or patching compounds to electrical connections unless explicitly approved by the manufacturer. Unapproved coatings can create unintended conductive paths, insulate ...

As more and more electric vehicle charging stations offer network-connected features and smart-charging options, it's important to know your smart EVSE won't lose its connection when you most need it.

Terminal blocks, connectors/cordsets, and interface modules connect electrical and control panels to the outside world. Much of the focus of electrical and control panel designers is on selecting, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS – Electricians with the ...

Fig. 1: Heat from loose wiring connections points to the source of the failure. The blackened plug is a clue. One of the many maintenance actions we’ve emphasized over the years is that of creating ...