Power cables can basically be classified into earthed and unearthed cables, where earthed and unearthed refer to the application for which the cable is...

If you are working on a large plan, get the real coordinates [latitude, longitude] for two or more points and add them to the drawing. That way you can...

Exposure to time varying magnetic fields, from power frequencies to the gigahertz range can have harmful consequences.  A lot of research has been conducted...

Depending where in the world you work, you are likely following one of two standards International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) National...

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.

Cable insulation is used to provide electrical separation between conductors of  a cable.  During the historical development of cables, numerous types...

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...

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...

Reading is a bit of a hobby of mine and I"ve done a few off-topic posts in the past on this. Rather than continue doing the occasional post I thought ...

Earthing of electrical systems is essential for the correct functioning and the protecting of life and equipment in the event of faults.  The earth electrode...