Consider Panel Sizes and Spacing Familiarize yourself with common PCB panel sizes used by suppliers (e.g., 16 x 18, 18 x 24, 21 x 24). Determine minimum spacing between parts on the panel and minimum panel borders (typically around 0.1″ with 0.75″ panel borders). ...
Asset monitoring systems are used to prevent failure in critical devices, such as large pumps, fans, belts, etc., by monitoring physical and electrical parameters to intelligently determine when a machine needs to be maintained. The current signature of a large motor can help detect inefficiencies...
Step 1: Using a tape measure, determine the length and width of your space so that you can calculate the surface area. Step 2: From the professional lighting guidelines, check to see which one best fits your office space and type. These recommendations are often important because they are ...
Electrical load calculation is a smart way to determine the units of power used to run all things that consume electricity. For many reasons, understanding the electricity usage of different appliances, fixtures, and electronics in your home can be important. You may want to know the energy cost...
So, if you are still using fluorescent lights in a commercial or industrial facility, a lighting upgrade to LED lights can cut your energy costs by half. A very common upgrade we help with all the time is converting fluorescent T5 high-output high bays over tolinear panel high bays. ...
M.2 devices have different “keys” (the arrangement of gold connections on the end) that determine compatibility with the socket on the motherboard. Though they can use many different interfaces, the most common M.2 cards use four PCIe low-latency data lanes or the older SATA bus. ...
Off-grid solar is a great way to be energy efficient, but it needs proper planning. Learn how to size your solar array with our expert tips.
Many factors affect the overall cost of a solar system. Below, we discuss these factors and detail how you can lower the cost of a system to maximize your lifetime utility bill savings. Your Location Two significant location-based factors will determine your system cost and potential solar savi...
POST a QUESTION or COMMENT about how to inspect main fuses and main circuit breakers What to do if a fuse blows in your electrical panel: Here we describe the types of fuses found in fused electrical panels, the causes of blown fuses, the right fuse size selection, and fuse replacement. ...