Category: Electronics

A relay that is turning on and off rapidly is what causes the noise in your car’s fuse box. This can be caused by a computer failure, resistance in the Read more

Electricians and Web site advertisements warn that shock pens can generate up to 500 volts. But injury to a healthy person is unlikely because “it’s the amperage, or currency, that Read more

Copper wire is a popular electrical wire because of it’s lower resistance. Lower resistance means much more amperage for it have the heating quality you are seeking. If nichrome isn’t Read more

What is the resistance of a microwave transformer? The microwave transformer regulates the electric current and allows the microwaves magnetron to work. Check the primary winding first, making sure you Read more

Multiple Wire Connectors – In-Line & Close-End Connectors Can you splice into existing electrical wire? Fortunately, no. Savvy electricians can splice wires together, safely adding the length they need to Read more

Design lifetime at rated temperature Manufacturers of electrolytic capacitors specify the design lifetime at the maximum rated ambient temperature, usually 105°C. This design lifetime can vary from as little as Read more

Things You’ll Need Although steel is usually welded or brazed together, you can also solder it. Soldering steel wire is not unlike soldering other wire types like silver or copper. Read more

The canisters can be recharged at your local gas station’s tire filling hose or from an air compressor (if your organization has one). For another $60 to $70, you can Read more

Electronic Cleaner Trick For difficult To Reach Potentiometers. Can you lubricate potentiometer? Potentiometers are very durable components and if they are cleaned sensitively and lubricated with the correct greases, their Read more

Wire Amperage Capacity Chart   Recommended Length and Amperage for Automotive Wire while maintaining a 2% or less voltage drop at 12 volts Automotive Wire Size 5 Amps 20 Amps Read more