by Erik Watkins | Last updated: Apr 12, 2023 | Electronics Guide
What is a GFCI protected outlet? This safety device has become a standard safety feature in modern homes and businesses. Let’s explore more about it, such as how it works, various types, and the outlet installation method. What Does GFCI Stand For? A GFCI...
by Erik Watkins | Last updated: Apr 12, 2023 | Electronics Guide
Battery vs. gas lawnmowers are two common tools to keep your garden clean and neat. The question is: Which suits you best? You cannot use trial and error as these machines cost you a great amount. Fortunately, it is straightforward to choose the best choice as...
by Erik Watkins | Last updated: Apr 11, 2023 | Electronics Guide
Extension cords are useful for extending home or workshop electrical circuits when the available cables are not long enough to reach the power source. However, the task is difficult because the market spoils you with many options, including 10, 12, 16, 18 gauge,...
by Erik Watkins | Last updated: Apr 11, 2023 | Electronics Guide
LED lights flicker on a dimmer is an annoying problem that can happen in your home occasionally. Do not ignore it because this condition implies many causes and has serious effects without a proper solution. The hardest part is determining the reason behind this...
by Erik Watkins | Last updated: May 19, 2023 | Electronics Guide
A breaker is an important element in any electrical system. It helps us to prevent electrical accidents from short circuits or excessive current. From there, we can avoid damage to people and property. Crouse-Hinds, which used to be one of the most popular electrical...
by Erik Watkins | Last updated: May 19, 2023 | Electronics Guide
A 40-amp breaker is a fairly high-power breaker designed for use on a circuit that includes large household applications such as fridges, electric stoves, cooktops, etc. The circuit breaker is a crucial electrical circuit component that protects the device and...
by Erik Watkins | Last updated: Jan 5, 2023 | Electronics Guide
Electricity plays a very important role in our lives today. Most appliances and household items need electricity to operate well, from heating systems, lights, and televisions to batteries in cars or electric vehicles, etc. There are two main types of electricity,...
by Erik Watkins | Last updated: Jan 5, 2023 | Electronics Guide
Have you ever heard about this kind of breaker? And “what a shunt trip breaker is” usually appears when you hear about this for the first time. Keep this article to get the best answer to the question above, its primary use, and when it is required. What...
by Erik Watkins | Last updated: May 19, 2023 | Electronics Guide
The common problem is: “breaker won’t reset nothing plugged in”. We’ve all experienced the frustration of a circuit trip at least once. You can do some basic troubleshooting before calling an electrician. The causes of this problem are several....
by Erik Watkins | Last updated: Jan 5, 2023 | Electronics Guide
Some people might believe that 18-gauge wires can be utilized in any electrical circuit; however, this is untrue. You must understand the 18 gauge wire ampacity to match the proper wire size with the right electrical application. Because of this, we will talk...
