Various methods are used for starting up induction motors. These motors tend to draw high amounts of current when they start. If this current is not checked, it can cause some form of damage. Specialized starters are used to ensure that the starting process is smooth and efficient. One type of motor starter is Direct…
As the name suggests, a switch disconnector is a technical term for a piece of equipment that lets you disconnect an electrical network. Load break isolators, or FMLBs, are a type of switch disconnector (fault make load break isolators). We’ll learn what switch disconnectors are, why they’re important, how they operate, and where you can…
It’s all about having control of the power. It’s also critical in industrial settings to have reliable human-machine interactions. The response must be assured whenever a procedure is started or stopped. An electrical panel would not be complete without a selector switch. It can be utilized in various applications and comes in a variety of…
We all know that turning off appliances at the wall is one of the most effective ways to save energy. Even yet, we occasionally come across instances where doing so is either a burden or a challenge. Running an air conditioner all night consumes a lot of electricity and keeps the room cool, but getting…
If you are in the business of installing electrical cables and sometimes data cables, then you know that cable lugs play a very important role. Cable lugs provide a secure attachment for wires and cables to be attached to other components. They are used for floor boxes, wall plates, and junction boxes. Cable lugs come…
Knowing your colors is the key to being a successful electrician. Color codes and symbols are the way to understand what colors go where and what they mean. Without this knowledge, you could cause a fire by wiring something incorrectly or damage your appliance by installing the wrong cord. The electrical wiring color codes knowledge…
Electricity offers many advantages over other energy sources, but it also has several drawbacks. The general public uses it regularly, and many mishaps still occur, leading to burns, flames, and electrocution. The dangers and repercussions of equipment failures or wrong use have been extensively analyzed to create reliable safety devices. To utilize these devices correctly,…
In electronic devices, transistors are the most common component. Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) and Field Effect Transistor (FET) are the two most common varieties of transistors (FET). NPN and PNP transistors are two different types of BJTs based on their construction. We’ll talk about the differences between the two transistors in this article, so take…
In the world of machines and electronics, there are tons of acronyms that can be very confusing. One of the most common ones is PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and DCS (Distributed Control System). They’re often used interchangeably, but they’re actually very different. So what’s the difference? Well, the differences go beyond the definitions. In this…
Even though you might have never seen one before, you most likely know what a transformer is. Transformers are those oddly shaped metal devices that are usually found near power lines, in old buildings, or on top of utility poles. In the course of their work, transformers change the voltage from the low voltage distribution…