Richard Taylor
Electrician
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How to
Use a Light Timer
Light timers are a convenient way to control your lights when you aren’t around or when you don’t want to forget about turning lights on and off at certain times. One of the most common ways to use a light timer is t...
How to
Set an Intermatic Timer
An Intermatic timer is a timer that you can install in your home and connect to anything with a power source, such as lights, to program them to turn on and off at certain times of day. The two types of Intermatic timers...
How to
Test a Transistor
A transistor is a semiconductor that allows current to flow through it under certain conditions, and cuts current off when other conditions are present. Transistors are commonly used as either a switch or a current ampli...
How to
Charge NiMH Batteries
NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) and NiCad (nickel-cadmium) batteries are two of the most challenging batteries to charge properly and safely. These nickel-based batteries do not allow you to set a maximum charge voltage, so ...
How to
Clean Solar Lights
Plastic solar garden lights are a great addition to your property. Unfortunately, they can get very dirty, yellow, and faded being outside all the time. A few easy maintenance steps can help clean cloudy solar lights. Wa...
How to
Re Fuse a Power Supply
When your power supply dies, it can mean that the fuse has been blown. Most fuses are soldered directly to the circuit board. Replacing them is a relatively straightforward process that requires remove the circuit board,...
How to
Connect an Ammeter
Ammeters measure the strength of a current flowing through an electrical circuit in amperes (A). By finding a current’s amperage, you can diagnose underperforming electrical circuits. We'll teach you how to set up your...
How to
Test a Light Switch
If you suspect that your light switch may be faulty, you can do a simple test to find out. Many people automatically shy away from electrical work and it can be dangerous, so it's worth hiring a professional electrician ...
The Best Methods for Charging a Lead Acid Battery
Get the most juice out of your battery with these tipsCharging a lead acid battery can seem like a complex process. It is a multi-stage process that requires making changes to the current and voltage. If you use a smart ...
Cathode vs Anode: What’s the Difference?
How cathodes and anodes interact inside of a batteryYou’re putting new AA batteries inside of your remote, when all of the sudden, you stop and think, “How do these work?” Whether you’re just curious about how ba...
