Be careful with single-phase motors, as most single-phase motors have components to help them start or continue to run ...

Because the wiring and the inputs and outputs (I/Os) are the most vulnerable elements in a system, be sure to locate and identify these elements in the problem circuit. Sometimes, the only way to test ...

The digital voltmeter is the best basic tool for electrical troubleshooting, because it's calibrated and exact. But remember, the digital voltmeter can't detect a high-resistance fault if the circuit ...

Broadcast consultant Tom Osenkowsky recently constructed a panel with two vu meters and a DPDT switch. The switch allows him to configure the meters to display conventional Left and Right channels or ...

The SureTrace™ Circuit Tracer Pro redefines what a circuit tracer can do. With numerical voltage readings, continuity testing, AC amperage readings, contactless tracing, and receptacle testing, it's ...

Unlike a conventional circuit breaker, which detects overloads and short circuits, an arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) uses advanced electronic technology to sense different arcing conditions.

Successfully troubleshooting problems prior to a product’s launch is best for everyone involved, and can be the most rewarding part of a project for an engineer. With large electronic development ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Want to improve your hvacr circuit troubleshooting accuracy? Make sure that the ammeters you use are appropriate for today’s electrical loads, many of which have electronic signals ...