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Electrical connectors have undergone significant evolution since the dawn of the electrical age in the late 19th century, transforming from simple binding posts to the sophisticated interfaces we use ...

If there's one thing most of us dread when driving our old cars around, it's an electrical problem. More than simply an inconvenience, electrical problems can cause safety issues like lights failing ...

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

If you've ever stared at the holes in an electrical plug and wondered why they exist, you're not alone. Like an industrial-age kōan, the answer is anything but straightforward. A quick search will ...

When I first received the agenda for this year’s IAEI Eastern Section Meeting and noticed a program for appliance connections, I admit I was a bit skeptical of the topic at first. However, when Michal ...

You find yourself in an airport or hotel room in another country, and you really need to charge your phone, camera or game system. But what is that strange-looking outlet? It has round holes! And ...