Miscellaneous how-to guides and tutorials covering various topics.
In order to test a resistor, it is important to first disconnect one lead from the circuit .. it won't matter which...
Find the wattage rating of the bulb., Divide this number by one thousand., Estimate the number hours the bulb is on per...
Open up Multisim., Locate the Place option and select Component., Locate the Group pull down menu., Select Sources from...
Determine the amperage rating for your digital multimeter., Select the appropriate function on your multimeter., Set...
Examine the electric panel., Multiply the amperage by 0.8., Understand double-pole breakers., Compare this to the...
Measure the length of conduit you’ll need., Calculate the amount of extra conduit you will need., Cut the conduit to...
Choose your tool., Shut off the power., Discharge the capacitor carefully., Disconnect the capacitor., Set the...
Select the right tool for the size of the heat shrink tubing you want to expand., To stretch larger tubing, use a...
Check with your city's building and codes department to see if you need to acquire a permit before you begin the work...
Select the correct bender., Measure the desired length of the stub., Subtract the take-up height., Line the arrow mark...
Determine that a fuse has opened (blown) by inspecting the metal link through the glass., Figure out what kind of fuse...
Check your car manual or look in likely places., Look for indoor fuse boxes., Check the user's manual for other...
Find the main circuit breaker box., Locate the defective breaker., Use a voltage tester to see if power is going out...
Purchase a multimeter., Prepare the amplifier to be measured., Set the multimeter to the appropriate mode., Touch the...
Set the multimeter range., Connect the probes to the multimeter., Carefully insert the probes., Read the voltage...
Connect the inductor coil to a pulsed voltage source., Set up current monitors., Read the peak current and the amount...
Position the resistor with the gold or silver color band to the right..; , Read the color sequence that must be decoded...
Obtain a digital multimeter with ohmmeter capabilities in the range of resistance you wish to measure., Plug two test...
Make a note / list of all the items that are not working on the circuit., If you live near an Electrical Supply House...
Search inside., Search outside., Determine if you have a fuse box or a circuit breaker box., Unplug any appliances in...
Disconnect completely and/or turn off all power to the circuit you are testing., Select an ohmmeter suitable for your...
Gather your materials., Remove the insulation from the copper wire., Wrap the wire around the nail.
Obtain a fuse., Obtain a power supply and wires., Obtain and wear protective gear., Connect the power supply to wires...
Use a wall mount charger or laptop adapter to charge the battery overnight., Use a power dissipating package to charge...
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