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...

Various techniques exist to enable the correct selection of batteries for UPS applications.  The procedure described below is one of the more common. ...

When looking at the design of a lighting scheme it is useful to have an understanding on the nature of light itself and some of the basic theory associated...

Problems on achieving maximum voltage drop within an installation come up often. Depending where you live, local regulations will have different limits...

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We have a sister note to this (Robots - Interesting Video), in which I have posted some videos of interesting robots developed by commercial corporations...

Anyone specifying or using electric motors should have a basic understanding how the insulation is related to temperature. Three classes of insulation...

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

Resistors are electronic components that oppose the flow of current.  Manufactured in various types and ranges they have a wide application to electronics...

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