Welcome to the first in a series of articles focusing on electrical calculation basics. This month, we'll discuss the most fundamental of calculations — those for current (I) and kilowatts (kW). We'll ...

This whitepaper compares single phase and three phase circuits from the component count, stress level and complexity standpoints. The document shows that on most cases, single phase circuits are the ...

As part of the great lathe re-wire, I have had to learn a bit about contactors. As part of the great lathe re-wire, I have had to learn a bit about contactors. The starter that came with the lathe had ...