There are many cases where there is need to trace which electrical outlet is connected to which fuse/breaker. Anyone doing renovation is familiar with both residential and commercial buildings where the circuits weren’t identified properly. New buildings may label circuits very well, but older structures aren’t nearly as accurate or detailed. There’s a big difference →
A power supply unit (PSU) is an electronic circuit that converts device input voltage fed to the device being powered to the voltage or voltages needed internally by the electronics device. In typical computers a power supply unit (PSU) converts mains AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of a computer. Depending →
Because of the presence of mains current in mains-powered audio equipment as well as ubiquitous AC electromagnetic fields from nearby appliances and wiring, 50/60 Hz electrical noise can get into audio systems, and is heard as mains hum from their speakers. In addition to mains frequency humming, the mains power can also contain higher frequency →
A grid-tie inverter converts direct current (DC) into an alternating current (AC) suitable for injecting into an electrical power grid, normally 120 V RMS at 60 Hz or 240 V RMS at 50 Hz. Grid-tie inverters are used between local electrical power generators: solar panel, wind turbine, hydro-electric, and the grid. They range from small →
The AC output frequency of a power inverter device is usually the same as standard power line frequency, 50 or 60 hertz. An ideal power inverter should generate accurate 230V AC 50 Hz or 110V AC 60 Hz power with sine wave waveform. A less ideal inverter typically generates square wave or “modified sinewave” waveform →
Christmas lights can be a beautiful sight to behold. They can decorate public spaces and homes. Stringing lights outside can be a real safety hazard if you’re not careful. For outdoors use the lights you need to have lights that are designed to be used outdoors. For outside use there are nowadays both consumer and →
An ideal power inverter will produce same kind of power that is available from mains outlet, which typically means sine waveform 60 Hz 11-120V AC or 50 Hz 220-240V AC. That kind of power source can power all mains powered devices as long as enough power is available. Where power inverter devices substitute for standard →
This is a continuation to my Power inverter designs post. The first post was about general details of inverters and square wave inverters. Because square wave inverters are not suitable for many applications. The next better inverter category is so called modified sine wave inverter. Modified sine wave inverters are less complicated than sine wave →
A power inverter, or inverter, is a power electronic device or circuitry that changes direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). The inverter does not produce any power; the power is provided by the DC source. This document is collection of information on power inverter technology and gives links to DIY circuits – both good →
Radiation is the emission or sending out of energy from any source. Generating, transmitting, distributing, and using electricity all expose people to ELF radiation. Power lines, household wiring, and any device that uses electricity can generate ELF radiation. How much electromagnetic radiation you are exposed to depends on the strength of the electromagnetic field, your →