On this edition of Vexx Ed, lets talk receptacles! Your home will have two main types of receptacles, tamper resist and GFCI. If you are in an older home with no recent upgrades you wont have these yet, however, code now states that you must have tamper resistant receptacles with any renovations and new construction. Lets break it down: GFCI's (ground fault circuit interrupter) monitor the electrical current flow in a device. If the flow is irregular, the GFCI will trip to pr

Welcome to the first edition of......VEXX ED! With a lot of people continuing to work from home and homeschooling, home electrical safety is important. Whether you have a makeshift office or a dedicated office space, electrical safety is a must. Here are some tips to prevent electrical mishaps: * inspect extension cords regularly * use extension cords only temporarily * avoid overloading your circuits * do not run extension cords under area or throw rugs * use proper wattage