There was a time when a hot rodder copied a basic wiring diagram out of a motor's manual and bought the switches, relays, and connectors at the local auto parts store. The wire was what was available ...

Q: I am in the process of updating the landscaping around my deck with more lighting and a fountain. I have done indoor wiring before. What are some of the precautions when running wiring outdoors? A: ...

Anyone whose job involves servicing electric motors has encountered the problem of a missing nameplate. Other articles in the Motor Doctor series have covered ways of determining the specifications of ...

Welcome to the fourth installment of our continuing exploration of signal distribution for the residential installation. In part one of Whole House Wiring Basics we explored various aspects of ...

The Alpha Wire Product Training Module, will provide an overview of the characteristics of wire and cable insulation. The objectives will be to discuss various electrical characteristics associated ...

In The basics of 4-20mA current loop transmitters, I discussed the basics of 4-20 mA transmitters, a popular communication method to and from field elements in factory automation and other industrial ...

There was a time when a hot rodder copied a basic wiring diagram out of a motor's manual and bought the switches, relays, and connectors at the local auto parts store. The wire was what was available ...