Electrical Archive

So, you’re working on your home’s wiring, and you come across a dreaded rat’s nest of wires. Which ones go where? How do you trace them from room to room? In that case, a good continuity tester will make quick work of even the most challenging wiring scenario. Similarly, suppose you’ve got a box of old fuses. How do you know which ones are still …

Sometimes, you want a switch in your house to turn on or off automatically. Maybe you want to deter burglars while you’re out of town. Maybe you get up at the same time every day and don’t like fumbling in the dark every morning. Or maybe you just want the convenience of lights at times when you know you’re going to be home. Whatever your …

For as long as people have been able to control light, we’ve used it for decoration and inspiration. Whenever the ancient Greeks founded a new city, the city’s opening was marked by a ceremony of light. A torch was lit in a nearby, existing city, from the fire of the temple of Hestia, the goddess of the hearth. This sacred flame was carried to the …

The fan in your bathroom is likely a piece of technology that you don’t spend much time thinking about. You absent-mindedly flick the switch when you head in for a shower, and flip it off on your way out. However, these fans perform an extremely important task. Without them, your house would be plagued with mold, peeling paint, and foul odors. Moisture might seem harmless, …

There are many benefits to owning an effective garage door keypad, some of which include the ability to access your garage with as much convenience and security as possible. You can grant access to whoever you choose by simply offering them a security pin, and due to advanced security features on many of them, it’s nearly impossible for criminals to ‘hack them’ and enter your …