Extension cords and power strips are fine for everyday devices, but using them with certain appliances - especially as the weather cools down - can be risky.

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They’re not complicated, but smart plugs can make life a bit more convenient and, honestly, a little more fun. I like saying “Goodnight” to Alexa and having all the lamps and the holiday lights click ...

Glow plugs are essential in diesel engines because they help heat the combustion chamber, making it easier to start the engine in cold conditions. When glow plugs fail, the engine may struggle to ...

Any certified gearhead knows that diesel engines do not use spark plugs. But why not? If power in an engine is created by combustion or explosion of flammable liquids, won't a spark plug in a diesel ...

A congested schedule of five Tests in less than seven weeks has proved gruelling, especially for the fast bowlers from both teams, with every match going the distance so far. Remarkably, India can ...

If you live in the U.S., you’re familiar with the holes in the prongs of electrical plugs. Many, if not most, American plugs have them. So what exactly are they for? Cautionary messages can also be ...

Pulling plastic-sheathed cable through holes in the framing is a lot easier if you straighten the cable out first. The trick ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--S&B Engineers and Constructors (S&B) has begun construction on Plug Power Inc.’s (NASDAQ: PLUG) Peachtree hydrogen project located in Kingsland, Georgia. The plant will ...