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Two electrical connectors with transparent housings, one with black wires and the other with blue levers and white wires.

Top 6 Jobs for Lever Connectors

Lever wire connectors make many jobs easier. From DIY projects to electrical apprenticeships to massive data center builds, lever connectors simplify work.

IDEAL SureTrace Circuit Tracer devices RC-406 and TR-946 with cables and carrying case.

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Which Circuit Tracer is Right for You?

Learn about advanced product features of modern circuit tracers that make electrical work easier by offering more than CAT and voltage ratings.

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Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire Connectivity: Code Compliance and Long-Term Reliability

Explore best practices for terminating copper-clad aluminum, such as wire connectors specifically designed to provide thermal protection in CCA installations.

Two transparent electrical connectors with blue levers and attached wires, one with black wires and the other with white wires.

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In-Sure^® Lever Connectors: What the Pros Say

We asked professional electricians to provide their feedback on our In-Sure Lever Connectors versus competitor offerings. Here’s what they said.

Five hand tools with blue and black handles surrounded by blue plastic wire connectors on a black surface.

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Made in America

IDEAL^® Electrical proudly joins the nationwide celebration of “Made in USA Day” by highlighting its American manufacturing.

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Contractors’ Guide to Wire Connectors

This guide breaks down the different types of wire connectors and highlights key features you should look for when purchasing.

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No Mess, Less Stress – Introducing a Spray Version of Yellow 77^®

Electrician Oscar Perez Talks the Latest IDEAL Electrical^™ Innovation

Person using a digital clamp meter to measure electrical parameters at a wall outlet.

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A Test & Measurement Buyer’s Guide

Electricians invest a substantial amount into the tools they use every day on the job site, so it’s important that they do their research and buy tools that are specifically appropriate to into their line of work

Lockout device with padlocks attached to a valve on a pipe, labeled 'Danger: Do Not Operate.'

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Electrical Safety Month

To observe Electrical Safety Month, we’ll delve into the tools and protocols that help ensure that we all get home safely—in addition to doing the job right.

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The 15 New IDEAL Electrical^™ Products of 2024

2024 was a big year. IDEAL Electrical launched 15 new products to make electricians’ work easier. From wire connectors to circuit tracers and everything in between, these innovations touched on every aspect of the electrical trade.