5 Things You Need to Know About Battery Cables

When connecting a battery to a starter or similar electrical system, you’ll typically need a cable. You shouldn’t use just any cable, though. For a safe and secure connection, you should use a battery cable. Battery cables are conductors that …

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Timberline Solar Shingles Use is Growing

In the Mid-Atlantic, Shanco Roofing is one of the first roofing companies to provide the Timberline Solar roof, which was introduced in 2015. Recently, GAF Energy, a subsidiary of Standard Industries and a leading provider of solar roofing in North …

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What Type of Current Do EV Motors Use?

If you’re thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV), you might be wondering what type of motor they use. EVs don’t use the same type of motor as gas-powered vehicles. Gas-powered vehicles feature a combustion motor that burns a mixture …

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Why Use a Pre-Made PV Assembly Solution from Monroe Titan?

Introduction PV connectors are critical components of any solar project since they are the conduits via which DC solar electricity is delivered from PV modules to inverters via cables. Connectors must provide low-resistance connections that decrease resistive losses when energy …

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Banana Connectors

Banana connectors offer a quick and easy way to join wires. They’ve been around for nearly a century. Also known as banana plugs, banana connectors feature a plug-and-play design. You can plug them into other banana connectors or equipment. If …

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Which Fasteners Should I Use for my Solar Panel Install?

Renewable energy is one of the most environmentally friendly methods to lower your carbon footprint, and it is a significant step in the right direction if your ultimate aim is to live off the grid. When considering the different kinds …

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3 Ways to Tell If a Fuse Is a Blown

Fuses offer a simple solution to protect devices from overcurrent. They are installed in a circuit where they regulate the voltage. If excess current enters the circuit, it won’t be able to travel through the fuse. The fuse will break …

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A Crash Course on Tray Cables

Have you heard of tray cables? They are commonly used in office buildings, manufacturing facilities, hospitals, warehouses and other commercial spaces. Like all cables, tray cables feature multiple conductors, with each conductor wrapped in insulation. Tray cables, however, are designed …

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How Drawing Plates Are Used to Make Wire

Ever wonder how wire is made? While there are different manufacturing processes for wire, one of the most common involves draw plates. Electrical wire, for instance, is often made via draw plates. Draw plates can convert conductive metal materials, such …

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