Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Volts, amps, watts—what does it all mean? Electricity can be confusing! Learn the differences between these three electricity units, and how they relate to keeping electrical outlets in your home safe, in this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®. You'll learn about hazards such as overloading electrical outlets, or receptacles, and when to replace outlets.
Learn more about electrical safety in the home from NFPA: nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Top-fire-causes/Electrical
Register for an electrical safety conference from NFPA on May 18: nfpa.org/Electrical-track
Disclaimer: This video was created for educational/informational purposes using content under a Creative Commons license and/or fair use principles. If you are the creator or own the footage featured in this video and have questions or reservations, please notify me via averzoni@nfpa.org
©2021 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved.
Volts, amps, watts—what does it all mean? Electricity can be confusing! Learn the differences between these three electricity units, and how they relate to keeping electrical outlets in your home safe, in this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®. You'll learn about hazards such as overloading electrical outlets, or receptacles, and when to replace outlets.
Learn more about electrical safety in the home from NFPA: nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Top-fire-causes/Electrical
Register for an electrical safety conference from NFPA on May 18: nfpa.org/Electrical-track
Disclaimer: This video was created for educational/informational purposes using content under a Creative Commons license and/or fair use principles. If you are the creator or own the footage featured in this video and have questions or reservations, please notify me via averzoni@nfpa.org
©2021 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved.
