Electric stove source Image You have just bought a new electric cooking equipment, probably a stove and wondering which electric range size to use. I am here to give you a comprehensive guide. Homes and commercial places depend on electric ranges for meal preparation. They are super reliable and efficient. Trouble comes when you want…
Images source the spruce Height does matter when it comes to the installation of an electrical panel. Before you even install the panelboard, you must ensure that its height is in compliance with the National Electrical Code. This organization sets the electrical safety standards for both residential and commercial installations. One of the subjects that…
Image source Mobile Home Repair You have bought an electric furnace and would like to wire it properly and safely. A proper wiring will not only guarantee the safety of the furnace but also efficient operation. Wiring an electric furnace is not as easy as wiring other electric fixtures such as lighting systems. This is…
Image source How stuff works Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) are designed to interrupt the flow of electric current whenever they detect a ground fault. They do so by shutting off the circuit hence protecting people around from the risks of electric shock. Just like the circuit breaker, you will also need to reset GFCI…
Image source IndiaMart Are you having any issues with your transformer? Maybe it is not performing smoothly as it used to or it is not working at all. You will have to find ways of getting it back into perfect shape. How long will it take to fix my transformer? There is no defined time…
Image source Electronicshub.org If you want to buy a capacitor, you need to ensure that it is a perfect one for your application. But how can you know if you don’t know how to read it? There are different types of capacitors and they come in different sizes, capacities, and other technical specifications. Every piece…
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…