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Made in Connecticut: A New Line of Good-Looking, Flush-Mounted Electrical Outlets

A favorite find from NYC’s recent International Contemporary Furniture Fair was one of the show’s blink and you might miss it debuts: streamlined electrical outlets from architectural lighting brand ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Code Q&A: Boxes at Ceiling-Suspended Fan Outlets

This answer is based on the 2017 NEC. A. Outlet boxes for a ceiling paddle fan must be listed and marked as suitable for the purpose, and must not support a fan weighing more than 70 lbs. Outlet boxes ...
The New York Times

The Best In-Wall Smart Outlet

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Rachel Cericola Rachel Cericola is a writer covering smart home. In addition ...
CNET

Replacing a Wall Outlet? Here Are the 7 Outlet Types to Consider

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Stumped by the Code? Using Floor Receptacles and Wall Outlet Requirements, Placing Receptacles on Countertops, and More

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What are the Code rules for using floor receptacles to meet the receptacle wall outlet requirements in a dwelling wall space? A.Floor receptacle ...