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How Keying Works for Electrical Connectors

Electrical connectors often require a specific orientation. There are female connectors, and there are male connectors. You can typically connect male connectors to female connectors of the same type. To protect against accidental damage, though, many electrical connectors are keyed. …

What Is a Strain Relief and How Does It Work?

Strain reliefs offer a simple and effective way to protect electrical cables from stress-related damage. Electrical cables are often exposed to stress. The base of an electrical cable — the end where it connects to electrical equipment — may succumb …

What Are Split Bolt Connectors?

When connecting two or more pieces of copper wire, you may want to use a split bolt connector. Split bolt connectors are a popular choice for copper wire. They don’t require any special tools. As long as the ends of …

Why Solar Panels Are Covered in Glass

It’s a common misconception that solar panels are made entirely of a photovoltaic material. While they are made mostly of a photovoltaic material like silicon or gallium, they typically contain glass as well. Most solar panels feature a layer of …

Constant Current vs Constant Voltage EV Charging: What’s the Difference?

Whether you currently own an electric vehicle (EV) or if you’re planning to buy one in the near future, you should familiarize yourself with the different charging algorithms. EVs have become more advanced in recent years. According to the U.S. …

6 Facts About Tinning and How It Works

Have you heard of tinning? It involves the application of solder to the exposed ends of copper wire. Before connecting copper wire to a terminal, for instance, some workers may apply colder to the end of the copper wire. A …

An Introduction to Arc Faults and How to Prevent Them

Electrical wires and cables can fail in different ways. Arc faults, for instance, can send them to the graveyard. If a wire or cable experiences an arc fault, it may no longer be safe to use. In some cases, wires …

Concentrated Solar Power: How It Differs From Solar Panels

Have you heard of concentrated solar power? Solar panel installations are commonly used to generate power. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), 20 percent of the country’s electricity will come from solar panel installations by 2050. Solar is …

What Is Heat Shrink Tubing and How Does It Work?

If you’re tired of replacing or repairing wires due to environmental damage, you may want to use heat shrink tubing. Whether solid copper or copper-clad aluminum, it can protect nearly all types of wires from environmental damage. What is heat …