Field Notes
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Overlamping
Overlamping occurs when you put a high-wattage bulb in a low-rated fixture, melting socket insulation. Learn to spot the risks and prevent fire hazards.
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Aluminum Wiring in 70s Homes
Got a 70s home with aluminum wiring? You don’t need a full rewire. Learn how the ‘purple wire nut’ method prevents fires and saves money.
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The ‘Cheater Plug’ Danger
Those grey ‘cheater plugs’ turn you into the ground wire during an electrical fault. Discover why they are dangerous and how a GFCI outlet is the safer fix.