Electric motors are the most common examples of construction, electrical material used in residential, commercial and industrial applications alike. However, they can also be a huge drain on your pocket if they’re inefficient or poorly maintained. Here are 6 ways to save money and energy by improving motor performance: Learn about Load Types Your electric [...]
Your business’s electrical box is an essential part of your business’s electrical system and it is sometimes necessary to open it up to reset or repair the controls on your power supply. If you are having problems that are related to the power service within your building then it may be a good idea for [...]
At first glance, a connector might seem like a relatively unknown and insignificant component but design engineers understand the importance of choosing the right connector for their design. The connector binds an entire electrical system together and is the base of any electrical product. Understanding and realizing the value of connectors allows you to choose [...]
Consider a workplace environment of any kind. You will notice that almost everything functions with electricity. It’s difficult to imagine our lives without the convenience that comes with electrically-powered instruments. However, it should always be kept in mind that every type of electrical appliance should be handled with great care. Numerous accidents and injuries are [...]
Chances are that you must be one of those homeowners who only looks at your circuit breakers when you happen to trip the circuit in your house and have to reset the switch to restore your power right? The truth is that a circuit breaker is actually a safety device rather than a simple on/off [...]
Electric wires and cables are the lifeline of most if not all industrial applications. If your cables fail, your entire system comes to a halt leaving you with costly downtime and loss of profit. As a busy manager or department head in any industrial plant, you always have a lot to worry about every day. [...]
About 80% of dwellings were built before the year 1990. While they may have complied with the safety standards at the time of construction, those standards might not be relevant in today’s day and age. Significant changes were made in electrical standards since 1990 and the protection technologies of today were not available or required [...]
Temperature control and heat reduction are extremely critical, but unfortunately, they are also the most overlooked aspects in terms of enclosure design. You must incorporate thermal control in the initial designs of electrical enclosures to save yourself the trouble due to temperature related issues in the future. Consider all the external factors that may limit [...]
A single bolt of lightning packs thousands of amperes of current and up to one billion volts of energy. We hear numerous incidents of lost lives and damage to humans, animals or property caused by lightning attacks. The boost in electrical voltage caused by a lightning, also called a surge, can damage your home and [...]
Electrical issues can come in one of so many forms. If a machine fails to start up when it is powered on, then the problem is most likely to be an electrical fault. It could be a mechanical issue but then this article is going to address a very common fault in electrical circuits. An [...]
