AWG is of primary importance for wires that will carry electrical power -- for example, home or business electrical wiring, extension cords or high-power wire in automotive or audio use. If too small a wire is used (high AWG), then the wire may overheat, melt or catch fire. Therefore, ...
This paper is meant to be a comprehensive how to guide to help measure voltage, measure current, and measure power with computer based instrumentation.
then half close the tool. The contact is now held firmly in place to allow insertion of the wire, the bonus being that the gate also stops the wire from being inserted too far. Then simply close the rest of the way to perform
Use the right connector for the job.Follow the manufacturer's specifications for the correct size and number of wires for each size of connector. Wire size is expressed in its gauge, or AWG (American Wire Gauge) number. For example, a large-size twist-on connector may be able to accommoda...
All terminals will be sold with a defined wire size range- this should be listed on the packet, but if not and you are using pre-insulated parts you can tell by the colour of the sleeve. The generally adopted standard is: Red Insulation 0.5-1.5mm2 / 22-16 AWG ...
A wire-wrap circuit (image courtesy of Wikipedia user Wikinaut) What’s in a Name? When you picture a breadboard in your head, you may envision a big piece of wood and a large loaf of freshly baked bread. You wouldn’t be too far off either. Bread on a breadboard So why do we...
Electrical wire (insulated copper, minimum 8 AWG thickness) Electrical pliers Permanent marker TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read) When attaching this battery isolator to the charging system, connect the "A" lug terminal to the charging system (typically the "BAT" terminal on an automotive alternator...
A great way to increase the brightness of older LED flashlights is by simply changing the LED. And I must admit, I’m not a big fan of flashlight modding (I broke too many things doing it). If your flashlight is older than 5-6 years, or it’s a cheap flashlight, your LED board...
It’s not the computers themselves, either, but all of the other stuff we try to run at the same time – big plasma TVs, home theaters, consoles, a mini fridge, printer, monitor(s), speakers, etc. What most people don’t consider is that electrical circuits run throughout your home ...
Wire thickness plays a big role in resistance; more resistance creates more heat, so the wrong gauge of wire can create potential safety and fire hazards Over long distances, voltage in a wire can drop, so it is important to select a cable that will either reduce this likelihood or ensure...