Image source Pro Tools You have bought GFCI outlets now it is time to incorporate it into your electric circuit in series. How do you go about the process? In this article, we will explain all that it takes to wire the GFCI in series. We will also discuss the electrical components that you will…
How to Solder Without a Soldering Iron? You are working on an electronics project and part of the project entails soldering-joining two metal pieces. But there is a barrier to the process: you don’t have a soldering iron. Does it mean that you should postpone the project to a later date? There are plenty of…
Image source ElProcus A bleeder resistor is a type of resistor that is connected to in parallel with the filter capacitor and is used for discharging electrical charge from the capacitor when power supply is turned off. The bleeding is considered a safety measure since it ensures that the capacitor does not retain any charge…
Image source Electroics Hub.org One of the most feared problems by any electrician is a short circuit. It usually happens when two current conductors in a circuit come into direct contact. When this happens, there will be an unexpected increase of current in the circuit and if not checked it may end up damaging the…
Image source NerdyTechy When you want to get the best out of your amplifier, the noblest thing to do will be to tune it. The process entails setting it to the appropriate inputs and output voltages so that it can perform to the optimum levels. Are you planning to tune your amplifier? You don’t have…
Image source electronics tutorials When buying a capacitor, there are various technical parameters that you should consider. One of them is the final charge. We can define the final charge of a capacitor as the charge stored in the capacitor when both the voltage and the charge attain a steady state. Capacitors are electronic components…
Image source Electronics Hacks Varistors play an important role in electric circuits. They protect the circuit from voltage surges and other unexpected events that may occur on the electric circuits. As long as you are interested in matters pertaining to electricity, you should know how to test varistors. This knowledge will come in handy in…
Radial vs Axial Capacitor: What’s The Difference? Are you in the market looking for electrolytic capacitors? There are two options that you are likely to come across: radial capacitor and axial capacitor. From a general outlook, you will easily assume that the only thing that differentiates them is their shape and structure. Other than the…
Image of Run capacitor source ACD Trade Are you dealing with the run capacitor sizing dilemma? You are not alone. This is quite a common issue in the area of electricity and electronics. The primary function of a run capacitor is to ensure that the compressors not only start smoothly but also run efficiently. In…
Image source Freepik Power outlets are devices that bridge the connection between your building and the power source. All the electronic appliances that you are running in your house are connected to a power outlet, which in turn is connected to the power source. A power outlet can either be indoor or outdoor. The naming…