A Cutler-Hammer type CH residential electrical load center with spring clips being used to siphon off electrical power using a portable rubber cord

Clip Power

New kitchen cabinets were installed before the wiring was fixed on this old renovation.

Bad Kitchen Wiring

Close-up photo of the electrical wiring connections on a ceiling hung light fixture.

Why Are My Lights Flickering

Outdoor light fixture mounted with an indoor electrical box, duct tape, and caulk

Repair An Outdoor Light Fixture

A new attic fan with thermostat wired remotely

Attic Fan Replacement

I found this one gang plastic nail-on box in the ceiling of a client's basement. It has a type AC (BX) metal armored cable and a non-metallic cable spliced together. The non-metallic cable has a grounding conductor. BX cable normally uses its metal armor outer jacket as the grounding conductor, but it must be connected properly. A BX cable should be spliced inside of a metal box so that the armor ground is carried over to the metal of the box by using the proper cable connector. If a plastic box is used it is necessary to attach a BX connector with a metal grounding bushing onto the BX cable. A grounding conductor is then connected to the lug on the grounding bushing. This electrical box should also have a blank plastic cover on it. This is clearly a naughty electrical code and safety violation.

Naughty Electrical Code and Safety Violations

Type MC 14-2 electrical cable and two plastic old work outlet boxes are not compatible thanks to the homeowner purchasing materials' for the contractor.

Homeowner Purchases Materials For the Contractor