Electricity
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Lockout-Tagout: The Best Practices for Controlling Hazardous Energy
When it comes to workplace safety, there’s one thing that should never be taken lightly: hazardous energy. Whether you’re dealing with electrical systems, heavy machinery, or hydraulic equipment, the risk of injury or even death…
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Why Don’t We Use Direct Current (DC) for Power Distribution?
When most people think of electricity, they often think about plugging in their devices on the socket to power them up. However, few stop to think about the type of electrical current that powers their…
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What Is the Difference Between Inverter Mode and UPS Mode?
People who live in remote regions often have many doubts about the power and utility, as they have to install and manage most of the things of their own. Inverters and batteries are one of…
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Advantages and Disadvantages of LED Bulbs
Earlier, I had shared a short article about advantages and disadvantages of incandescent bulbs, now I’m covering advantages and disadvantages of LED bulbs. LED bulb is no complex technology, it is using simple LED with…
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What are the cleanest and safest sources of energy?
As the world grapples with climate change issues and seeks to reduce its carbon footprint, the search for clean and safe energy sources has never been more critical, as time has already started ticking, way…
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Inverter vs non-inverter air conditioners – major difference and technicalities
When it comes to choosing an air conditioner (AC) for your home, understanding the main difference between inverter and non-inverter ACs can help you make a better decision. As both types have their own benefits…
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Emerging battery technologies aim to tackle electric grid challenges
As the world transitions towards renewable energy sources, the stability and efficiency of the electric grid are becoming increasingly critical. Traditional grids, designed around predictable energy sources like coal and natural gas, are now facing…
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MCB Trip Curves – A, B, C, D, and More
As we all know, MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) is a compact electrical switch designed to automatically break and interrupt the flow of electricity in case of over-current or short-circuit, offering protection for circuits and devices…
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What is inrush current?
Inrush current, also known as ‘inrush current surge’ or ‘switch-on surge’, refers to the temporary surge of electrical current that occurs when a device or electrical equipment is first turned on. This term is particularly…
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How Many Solar Panels Do I Need?
Wondering how many solar panels you need? Calculate the optimal number of solar panels for your home or business with this step-by-step guide. Transition to solar energy efficiently!
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Unlocking the Power of Solar: Meeting Your Electrical Needs
Welcome to the sunny side of life! If you’re pondering over how to harness the sun’s abundant energy and reduce your electricity bills, you’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll walk you through…
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Convert VA to Watts
Enter apparent power in volt-amps (VA) and power factor (PF) and hit the calculate button to get the real power in watts. You must know the Power Factor of a device. VA to Watts calculator.…