Electrical wires and screw terminals have a color code, which helps you match each wire to the correct terminal. The wire color code is helpful in preventing errors and assesing and remembering ...

There was a time when a hot rodder copied a basic wiring diagram out of a motor's manual and bought the switches, relays, and connectors at the local auto parts store. The wire was what was available ...

Aftermarket car stereos offer sound quality and features that are typically much better than factory-installed systems. One of the advantages of installing an aftermarket stereo system is the ability ...

Q: I am in the process of updating the landscaping around my deck with more lighting and a fountain. I have done indoor wiring before. What are some of the precautions when running wiring outdoors? A: ...

This contribution is part of the special series of Inaugural Articles by members of the National Academy of Sciences elected in 2010. The nervous system is a biological computer integrating the body's ...