If a circuit’s fuse or breaker failed, the wires inside an approved junction box with an approved cover would almost instantly burn in two and act as a fuse to stop the flow of current.

The humble junction box might not be what you think of when you think of your home's electricity, and you might even wonder what it does. Do you even need one?

In electrical work, installation requirements can be found in a variety of codes such as building, fire/life safety, or energy. Although trade specialists (such as electricians) may be experts in ...

Q: I had some wiring work in my attic, and where the wires come together the electrician left the covers off several of the boxes. I then had insulation added to the attic, and they placed ...

The only things supporting that “floating” outlet/junction box is the electrical metallic tubing (EMT) connected on the right side of it and the metal cable connected on the left side of it. Neither ...