Electrical

120V vs 220V

120V and 220V are both standard power supply voltages. Supply from any of these systems has unique features that make one suitable for an application over the other.  Although the…

50Hz vs 60Hz

Power supply standards vary with countries/regions, especially when it comes to voltage and frequency. In the case of frequency, the 50Hz vs 60Hz are both valid supply standards. In this…

Shunt Trip Breaker Wiring

Proper wiring of a shunt trip breaker is necessary for it to perform its role of protecting all downstream devices in its circuit. Although it performs the same function as…

Single-phase vs Three-phase

Single-phase and three-phase configurations are currently the most common AC power supply systems in use. Because each system has advantages over the other in certain applications, it is necessary to…

2-Phase vs 3-Phase

2-phase and 3-phase electricity are common configurations of transmitting power from one location to another. Although they are both alternating current systems, each of them have features that are suitable…

Conductive Metals – Examples and Uses

Many industries, including electronics, aerospace, and telecommunications, rely heavily on conductive metals. Some metals are more conductive than others, although most metals do conduct heat and electricity to some extent….

Stress Cones

Stress cones conduct heat and electricity to spread voltage across a wire, preventing electrical surges and fires. In this article, you will learn how stress cones work, how to install…