The Basics of Infrared Thermometry
Oct 1, 2000, By Kate McGuire
You can gather important temperature information quickly and safely using infrared thermometers. But, you should know some key principles first....
Cable Termination Practices Simplified
Sep 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg
Proper cable termination practices are vital for the complete and accurate transfer of both analog and digital information signals....
Copper or Aluminum Lugs: How Should You Decide?
Sep 1, 2000, By John Paschal, P.E.
Does spending more money for copper lugs offer extra security and reduced maintenance?...
Basics of Transformer Voltage Efficiency
Sep 1, 2000, By Mark Lamendola
Efficiency is a function of a transformer's power losses, but it's easy to lose sight of what transformer efficiency means in the real world....
The Basics of Transformer Voltage Regulation
Aug 1, 2000, By Mark Lamendola
It's easy to lose sight of what voltage regulation means in the real world....
Firestopping Fundamentals
Aug 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg
When installing cable on any project, you must consider fire containment. This means understanding the importance of firestopping. Technically speaking,...
The Basics of Zigzag Transformers
Jul 1, 2000, By C. Sankaran, P.E.
These transformers have special windings, appropriate for special applications....
The Basics of Electric Fire Pump Controllers
May 1, 2000, By Richard Schneider, P.E.
Fire pump controllers follow rules foreign to other types of controllers....
The Basics of Structured Cabling
Apr 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg, Datacom Consultant
Do you have what it takes to become a certified telecom technician?...
The Basics of Welded Connections
Mar 1, 2000, By Keith Switzer, Erico, Inc.
Exothermic welds offer long-life connections and are simple to make....
Replacing 2-Wire Ungrounded Receptacles
Mar 1, 2000, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
You may run into some "resi" work that involves retrofitting an existing 2-wire system. What are your options when working with old 2-wire wiring devices?...
The Basics of Slings
Feb 1, 2000, By Mark Lamendola
Whether you're setting cabinets in place or securing machinery to a truck bed, you need to know how to use slings and wire rope to do so safely....
The Basics of Connecting Loads
Jan 1, 2000, By Paul Frank, PRIMEDIA Workplace Learning
Even if you connect electrical loads often, reviewing basic load connection principles can save you time and money -- or even your life....
The Basics of Contactors
Dec 1, 1999, By Paul Frank, PRIMEDIA Workplace Learning
Contactors are useful in commercial and industrial applications, particularly for controlling large lighting loads and motors. One of their hallmarks...
The basics of selecting industrial fuses — part 2
Nov 1, 1999, By Paul Frank, PRIMEDIA Workplace Learning
In last month's article we discussed the importance of selecting the correct fuses for an application; not only when you first specify them, but also...
