In the world of electrical accessories, grounding is a fundamental element that ensures safety and prevents risks in our homes. Grounding outlets are a key component in protecting against electrical shock, and understanding their operation is essential to maintaining an electrically safe environment. What is grounding and how does it operate in these devices? Grounding is a third wire in…

Outlets and switches are essential components in our homes, but sometimes they can have problems that affect their operation. Identifying and solving these problems can prevent accidents and ensure a safe electrical environment. One of the common problems with electrical outlets is loose contacts, which can cause plugs to come loose easily or connected devices to not make good contact.…

The implementation of the main technological standards has always followed two main lines of two large blocks during the 20th century: the American and the European. In terms of voltage for the use of devices and appliances that work with electricity, there is a clearly drawn distinction between two continents that have set trends, the old world and the new…

A short circuit is an electrical phenomenon that occurs especially when two electrical cables come into direct contact, usually due to a lack of insulation. The result is a sudden increase in the intensity of the current that can cause a fire. In an electrical installation, there are always at least two cables. Electric current enters through one and exits…

The placement or installation of electrical outlets, sometimes called plugs or light contacts in Mexico, is done at different heights depending on the environment: bathroom, kitchen, living room, etc. Kitchen In the kitchen, outlets are usually installed either for the odor extractor, or to connect other appliances such as a microwave oven or electric stove. In the case of the…