Electrical
Basic Resistor Selection Characteristics
Passive components are defined as electrical components that are not dependent on power, such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, and transformers. There are other passive components to consider, but this article focuses solely on resistors. When designing analog or digital circuits, often times it is difficult knowing the best resistor to use. There are thousands of [...]
Carbon Alarm – The Hidden Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
Like most people; not only did I not know just how dangerous carbon monoxide was, I had a lot of misconceptions of just how lethal it really is. Frankly, I didn’t even really know of how I would even be exposed to it in my own home, other than sucking on the exhaust pipe from [...]
Enjoy a Warm Touch to Your Feet With Underfloor Heating
If you are still looking for the best option for underfloor heating, you are left with two alternatives- hydraulic system and electrical system of heating. Both these systems are well equipped to heat up your floor. Heating the floor of your home with an electric device is the right way as it warms the floor [...]
“17th Edition Consumer Unit” – The Most Misunderstood Term in Home Improvement
The term ’17th Edition Consumer Unit’ is now one of the most commonly used and misunderstood in the UK Electrical vernacular. Through lack of industry conformity the phrase has come to mean a fuse board supplied with two RCDs. BUT: This does not necessarily mean that it abides by 17th Edition Regulations and certainly does [...]
Transfer Switches For Portable Generators
A transfer switch prevents electricity from flowing simultaneously between your portable generator and the utility grid. It is mounted next to your home circuit breaker box and can operate manually or automatically. In the event of a blackout, you can power several appliances to include the refrigerator, television, lights and even your sump pump. However, [...]
Safety Tips For Using a Portable Generator
The last couple of years many portable electric generators are sold. Many of these generators are user as a backup for the household electricity. But these small generators are also used for outdoor activities like camping or hunting. And because of the electrical power they generate, safety is a very important issue. It is a [...]
How to Fix a Door Bell
How many times have you missed a knock on the door all because your door bell isn’t working? Many cases the door bell really does work but one a few very simple pieces of the puzzle fail or stop the whole process from happening. The door bell system is really very simple. You have a [...]
Small Diesel Generators Are an Affordable Power Solution
Small diesel generators, contrary to what many people think, are an affordable source of power for those times when there are no other options. People tend to think that a small generator is something that only the rich buy. However, many models have now come to well within the average consumer’s price range. Furthermore, it’s [...]
Three Important Reasons For Using a Surge Protector
If you want to protect your electronic equipment from sudden damage or failure, then you may want to consider using a surge protector. The three biggest reasons for this is one, power surges can slowly damage components of any device, two, in the event of a brown out dips in power will cause equipment failure [...]
How to Wire in Cabinet Lighting
Cabinet lighting is a great addition to any kitchen. You can illuminate the dark corners inside of any cabinet plus add some great accent light in the form of under cabinet lighting. Wiring up a set of lights is an easy task if you have a few basic electrical skills. Here are a few tips [...]