Image source ePanoroma If your electric circuit breaker has ever tripped, you know the importance of having an electrical panel in a convenient location. After all, once the breaker trips, you will have to go to the breaker panel to reset the breaker so that you continue using electricity. However, the location of the electrical…
Image source Walmart One thing you can be sure of when it comes to modern electric blankets is they will always send signals in case something is not in good condition. The warning can be in the form of blinking lights. In other cases, it can be flashing lights. So, what does blinking on the…
Image source Music Electronics Forum Is your potentiometer dirt? You will have to clean it. After all, when was the last time you cleaned your potentiometer? Like most electronic components, you need to ensure that your potentiometer is in perfect operational condition. This is the surest way of getting the best results from it. The…
We know electric circuit is the route or the path that defines the flow of electric current. From the power source to the loads or devices that will require electric power. A typical electric circuit encompasses of various components such as power source, loads and electronic components that control and determine the behavior of the…
Image source Mr Fix It Ca A CDI box is an important component in motorcycles, though some vehicles also have it. You are also to find this box in lawnmowers, turbine-powered aircraft, chainsaws, and other devices that have small engines. The acronym CDI stands for capacitor discharge ignition and is the main functional body for the…
Image source PI my Life up SMD is an acronym that stands for the Surface Mount Device. These are types of electronic components that are designed to be mounted on the surface of a printed circuit board. SMD is a complete opposite to the through-hole electronic components which have pins and are designed to be…
Image source Leets Academy In today’s fast-paced digital world, IGBT tends to serve the switches. This type of transistor has evolved to be a very important power electronic component that is highly demanded in most application areas. The transistor is used in both the switching and power amplification applications. You will find insulated gate bipolar transistors…
Image source Fuji Electronics Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT) are semiconductor chips that are used in a wide range of modern applications, especially the ones that are tech-related. You will find these chips in electric cars, smart home appliances renewable energy generators, and industrial machinery among others. IGBTs ride on their superior performance and energy…
Image source Owlcation A fuse is an important electrical component. It is found in almost every electric circuit and its role is to provide protection against excessive current. In case the current in a circuit exceeds a certain limit, the fuse will blow up hence protecting the device and other electronic components from any damage.…
Image source YouTube/Tibright Welding When your car’s radiator is damaged, there are different ways of repairing it. One of the possible solutions is to solder it. The process simply entails using a solder and a soldering iron to join two pieces of metal. Soldering a radiator is not an easy task to accomplish. Especially when…