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DIMMER Switches

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Dimmer switches are simple electronic devices that are used to control the brightness level of lighting. Dimmer switches simply raise or lower the brightness in electric light bulbs. The industry around the residential applications increasingly demanding – especially with regard to lighting that creates the right mood for every occasion. However, innovative lighting devices not only create a room atmosphere but can also save energy. Dimmer switches are integral parts of the lighting systems. You can automatically set the lights to dim at a certain time with timers or smart controls, or adjust the light level manually. The dimmer switch is a type of potentiometer that adjusts the amount of light in the illumination by controlling the current passing through the lamps. The dimmer enables the brightness of light sources such as LED, Halogen, CFL to be brought to the level desired by the users. Dimmer switches operate using the leading-edge phase principle. At the beginning of each s...
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Extension Cord Vs Power Strips Vs Spike Guards

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Extension Cord An extension cord is used to connect an electrical cord to the outlet if the main cable falls short. T heir job is to extend the reach of a wall receptacle. Extension cords vary in length and type of outlet plug. They can be anywhere in length from two feet to as long as one hundred feet. The longer the extension cord, the bigger the drop in amps. It’s important to use a cord which is a rated enough for the tool or appliance. A under rated cord will experience overload causing overtemperture which is dangerous and this makes it are among the most dangerous electrical devices in our homes. So we should not use it as a permanent electrical connection. Connecting two extension cords together should be avoided as it creates a drop in amperage also too long extension cord can create a tripping hazard. Power Strips A power strip is a device that has an electrical plug, a series of sockets, and a cable. The cable plugs into an outlet in your wall, and then the strip ...
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Two Way Switch

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A Switch is an electrical device which is used to open or close an electric circuit. There are different types of switches: Toggle Switch, Momentary Switch, Rocker Switch, Digital Switch, etc. All the switches perform simple task of ‘make’ or ‘break’ the circuit. Normal switch has two states - ON/OFF. All the switches we use regularly to turn on or off lights, fans, etc. are two terminal devices.  But there is a special switch called ‘Two Way Switch’. The advantage of a two-way switch is the ability to control a single device from two separate locations. A convenient and apt use for them is for locations like stairways, a long corridor or a very large room.  This is a 2 switch for a single appliance. Two way switch has - State1/State2 (Single Pole Double Throw i.e SPDT Switch) which is the main element of the 2 Way Switching. It is a standard single pole double throw switch with three terminals. The one-way switch has defined ON and OFF states, whereas the two-way swi...
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KIT – KAT TYPE FUSES

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Kit – Kat Type Fuses are  a type of Low Voltage (LV) Fuses . Kit Kat Fuse is  a semi-enclosed fuse also considered as rewireable fuse designed mainly for the domestic wiring and small scale usage . The main composition of this fuse is Porcelain base which holds the wires together. Fuse element is located under the carrier that is also made up of porcelain material. The fuse carriers that contain a length of fuse wire , which is wrapped around the terminals, covering the space between carriers and pins, to complete the circuit. It is used in interrupting the circuit in conditions like over-current or short-circuits. They are most commonly used in house wiring, small industries and other small current applications. The fuse is wired in series with the circuit to be protected. During the fault, the circuit current rises in value. Therefore, the heat produced at the fuse causes  temperature of the fuse wire to rise to a value high enough to melt the wire and thu...
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All about - DRY IRON

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A clothes iron or simply iron is a small appliance that, when heated, is used to press clothes to remove wrinkles and unwanted creases. The principle of the electric iron is that when current is passed through a coil, the coil gets red hot and transfers the heat to the base plate of the electric iron through conduction. Domestic irons generally range in operating temperature from between 121 °C (250 °F) to 182 °C (360 °F). It is named for the metal (iron) of which the device was historically made, and the use of it is generally called ironing, the final step in the process of laundering clothes. Ironing works by loosening the ties between the long chains of molecules that exist in polymer fiber materials. With the heat and the weight of the ironing plate, the fibers are stretched and the fabric maintains its new shape when cool. Some materials, such as cotton, require the use of water to loosen the intermolecular bonds. ...
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Electrical Switch - Basics & Use

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A switch is an electrical component that can disconnect or connect the conducting path in an electrical circuit. Switch is a device which is designed to make or break the current in one or more circuit. It simply transfers the moving contact from one position to another. They are binary devices which can be in one of the two states either ON or OFF.A light switch opens or closes an electrical current to turn on a light fixture, ceiling fan or similar electrical device. Modular switches are modern switches, which can be found in any home, office, or commercial premises. They have a number of advantages over conventional non-modular electrical switches. The main features that distinguish them from traditional ones are aesthetics, ease of use and safety. The conventional switches were exposed to metal screws and wiring which stood a chance of causing a mishap or shock. On the other hand, the modular switches are free from any metallic parts on the  switchboard . Thes...
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