I posted a 2 way switch wiring diagram more than 2 years ago. It is now 2012 and some might wonder of things have changed since then. Well, some things never changes. Though the design and looks of the switches might look a little more modern to keep up with the trend of houses these days, the wiring installation of a 2 way switch done today is still the same. Looks Of The New 2 Way Switch Even though the wiring installation method of a 2 way switch cannot be changed, the looks and designs of switches these days are [...] Read more »
Wiring Diagram Of A Ring Circuit For Switch Sockets
Using a ring circuit for switch sockets as compared to a normal circuit depends on how you plan and what are the purpose for the switch sockets. In a normal home, the need for a ring circuit to supply electricity to all the switch sockets do not arise as ring circuits are normally used for place where there is need to utilize a lot of switch sockets in one location or in one room. A good example is an office where there is need to use many switch sockets to run all the workstations. In scenarios like this, using a [...] Read more »
How To Check The Wiring Installations In Your House
It is advisable to check the wirings of your home after prolonged use. Periodic checks to ensure that the wires are in good condition and all terminal connections are tight will prevent undue short circuit and electrical overloads. With a well maintained wiring installation in your home, you can save on your electrical bill as loose connections are the biggest culprit in an overloaded circuit. Check The Main Electrical Panel The main electrical panel is where all the circuits in the whole house starts. The main supply from your Power Company comes to this main electrical panel after passing through [...] Read more »
Using UV Or Ultra Violet Light Bulbs In Your Aquariums
UV or Ultraviolet lights are seldom or never used in a normal household unless you have some special purpose for it. Ultraviolet lights are commonly used as disinfectants and these lights can be harmful if one is overly exposed to it. Thus, ultraviolet lights are most commonly used in hospitals and laboratories. Natural UV light comes from the sun. Everyone knows that if you stay under the sun for long hours, you will get sunburned and in extreme cases, skin cancer. UV or Ultraviolet Lights In The House The common use of ultraviolet lights in a normal household can be [...] Read more »
Wiring Diagram To Install 3 Phase Switch Sockets
3 phase switch sockets are normally used in an industrial environment where high voltage is need to run machinery. In a normal household there is almost no need to have a 3 phase switch sockets installed as every electrical appliance in our house is powered by single phase supply. The only reason why we need a 3 phase supply is because we have too many appliances and thus might overload our power supply if we only have a single phase incoming. Why And When Do We Need A 3 Phase Switch Socket. The only reason I can think of when [...] Read more »
3 Phase Wiring Power Distribution
In layman terms, 3 phase wiring distribution is simply distributing power supply with 3 live incoming supply instead of the single phase which uses only one power supply line. In a normal domestic environment where 3 phase equipments are rarely used, the extra 2 live supplies ensures that the user do not overload the permitted amperage allowed a single phase supply. Due to the increment of power used in modern homes, power shortage is often a problem faced by house owners. Thus many new houses comes equipped with 3 phase supplies. The advantage is of course they have extra electrical [...] Read more »
Three Phase Electrical Supply For The House
Three Phase Electrical Supply is becoming very popular in modern homes. People have progressed significantly and with the improved lifestyle, a modern home will have many extra electrical items that are more energy consuming. In order to have sufficient electrical supply to feed all these power hungry electrical gadgets, a single phase supply can no more take the load. Thus the need for three phase electrical supply. As the name suggest, a three phase electrical supply means 3 incoming live electrical feed. As compared to a single phase where there is only one live wire feeding the entire household, the [...] Read more »
Where To Check If Your Light Is Not Lighting Up
Follow this simple tips when your a light in your house does not light up when you flip on the light switch. The most obvious thing anyone would do is to replace the light bulb. Most of the time, this will take care of the problem, The most common cause is a fused light bulb, but what if even after replacing the bulb, the light still refuse to glow? The most important thing, when trouble shooting is to keep to your basic knowledge. Most of the time, the trouble could be the most basic problem. Do not over think and [...] Read more »