Certain appliances will pull power as long as they're plugged in, running up your electric bill in the process.

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French startup Ecojoko has introduced a contactor that controls electric water heaters to raise solar self-consumption, with field tests underway since the summer.

They’re inexpensive and easy to use, and they help keep you safe when doing DIY electrical work. Solution: Test. Use. Verify. First, test the tester by holding it to a known live circuit, like a ...

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Space heaters are a big drain on the amps an electrical circuit uses. That's usually fine for newer 15-amp home outlets since modern space heaters are designed to work with those receptacles. The ...