If you want to check a circuit is dead (not live), you should always use the three point method. First check a known live circuit, then check the dead...

Sometimes it’s useful to be able to quickly lookup a piece of technical information.  This note is a collection of information related to motors, and in...

Everything physical in electrical engineering from insulations to conductors revolves around materials. Here we are listing common materials along with...

The new standard IEC 61439 replaces the old 60439. Compared to the old standard, the new 61439 is a more clearly defined and takes into account the assembly...

The calculation of current in a three phase system has been brought up on our site feedback and is a discussion I seem to get involved in every now and...

Installation of a UPS can help in reducing problems due to issues with the power supply.  A lot of people relate this to nine key issues.  Depending on...

Years ago I was told that you should always try to write the best report you can.  Many years later I still think on this as one of the better pieces of...

Modelica is an open source (free) software language for modelling complex systems. Having never used it before, I thought I would download a development...

Straight forward list of some common motor faults.  If I have missed any other common faults, please take a bit of time to add them in as a comment below...

The standard aims to consolidate AC and traction voltages within the industry and defines the following bands: band 1 - A.C. systems 100 V to 1...