You don't need to be an electrician to understand the basics about how your home is wired. A general understanding of how cables and wires work is part of being a responsible homeowner, and our ...
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Understanding Electrical Wire Color Codes

First on the electrical wire color code is black. “Black wires are most used as ‘hot’ wires in residential systems,” says ...
It’s no secret that the electric company, phone company, and cable TV company all frequently share space on the same utility poles. National Electric Safety Code (NESC) rules control the location and ...