This is the second post in a series of two on periodic electrical inspections. In the first post, I discussed how often inspections should be carried out...

The IET site has a video of a visit showing of a high tech meeting room developed at Napier University in Edinburgh. It a good demonstration of innovative...

I was reminded of Occam's Razor while reading a book. It's quite a simple principal of logic which has stood the test of time and is accepted as central...

Our cable sizing tool is one of the more popular tools on the site.  The tool enables cables to be sized in compliance with BS 7671 (the IEE Wiring Regulations...

From the earliest times, humans have found ways to create light. Pre-historic peoples used natural materials (moss, grass, etc.) soaked in animal fat and...

Motor starting and its associated problems are well-known to many people who have worked on large industrial processes. However, these things are, of course...

When thinking about watts (W) or kilowatt (kW = 1000 W) it can be useful too keep in mind the fundamental ideas behind the unit. Watt is not a pure electrical...

A single phase system is perhaps the most common type of system most people are familiar with. This is what people have in their homes and what appliances...

The other day I was talking to a colleague who is a building services consultant.  Despite regularly specifying dry-type/cast resin transformers he was...

We have had the Wiki with us for a long time now, but at last I have decided to say bye bye – more details on why below.