good plug wires are absolutely essential for reliable ignition performance and trouble-free operation. A bad spark plug plug wire may create so much resistance that the voltage never reaches the plug, or a break in the insulation may allow the spark to arc to ground. Either way, a bad plug...
As stated in our previous lawn mower blog, removing the spark plug is one of the best moves you can make so the mower doesn’t accidentally kick-start. Use a spark plug socket to remove the spark plug as pictured below. Be sure to clean the debris around the spark plug so that it ...
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The hot wire in the circuit connects to the two ends of the switch. When the switch is flipped to the on position, electricity can flow from the bottom terminal, through the electromagnet, up to the moving contact, across to the stationary contact, and out to the upper terminal. The ...
So, I had this idea, put it together quickly, and it worked. The goal is simply to run the wire ends from an AC adapter to the contact points in the camera. Almost no modification to the camera [just enough to let the wires through], very inexpensive, and quick to make, simple, ...
The ends of the wires that attach to the outlet should be securely fastened beneath the outlet screws. The black wire attaches to the gold screw on the side of the outlet, and the white wire connects to the silver screw on the other side. A copper or green wire attaches to the bottom...
Do the People You Follow on Social Media Spark Joy? Facebook Do you roll your eyes and groan more than you laugh and smile when going through your various social media feeds? Then perhaps it's time to clear out the social media clutter, Marie Kondo style. ...
These advantages make two-stroke engines lighter, simpler and less expensive to manufacture. Two-stroke engines also have the potential to pack about twice the power into the same space because there are twice as many power strokes per revolution. The combination of light weight and twice the po...
With everything in place, I tried to make a quick FT8 contact from home with this setup, but with my “big” EFHW antenna in my backyard. Because it was just a quick test, I did not even bother to hook up the charging cable for my phone (more on that later). ...