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Direct current distribution

Are there any regions of New York City or elsewhere where power transmission is mostly by direct current at approximatel...
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posted by SalmonEgg
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by SalmonEgg

lightening arresters in airplanes

Can some one tell about the lightening arresters in airplanes. Thanks ams
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posted by amscholars
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by amscholars

power factor

Hi. I need an information about LED's (Light Emitting Diode) power factor- cos (fi). I know that question is seemingly s...
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posted by marcinbartnicki
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by marcinbartnicki

speaker thud

whenever i turn on or off my desk lamp, my computer speakers make a loud thud sound. what causes this and is there anywa...
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posted by wthai1
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Central Vac Alternative: Is is up to code?

The central vac in a property we are working on failed. It "needs new." Are there any "code" issues with wiring in one...
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posted by nni/gilmer
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by nni/gilmer

Using a touch sensor lamp with a wall switch

Hi everyone. First time posting here so hopefully my question is relevant. I recently purchased a floor lamp (torchiere...
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posted by johnjsal
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by johnjsal

Standard home 240 - neutral to ground

Im curious, in a standard US home 240 neutral split connection, when you break the circuit at the feed/meter box, you a...
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posted by rowdy1970.UCE
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by rowdy1970.UCE

How to mitigate Harmonics

We have 750 KVA generator in our Press.Last week this generator malfunctioned. Meanwhile we arranged a generator of 120...
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posted by atifhaider
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240v Single Phase GFCI - Wiring Issue

Ok - I'll start off by saying I am NOT an electrician - and No, I am NOT trying to do this myself. Rather, I have TOO m...
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posted by eblausten
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by eblausten

Masters Program for EET

can someone tell me, if its possible having a BS in EET and going for a MS in EE or Facilities Eng. or what can I pick t...
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posted by mr.carlos.cifuentes
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by mr.carlos.cifuentes

Watlow 935A-1CC0 temperature controller problem

Here's a Watlow 935A-1CC0 that's got me stumped with a problem I'll bet someone has already dealt with. I can't get pas...
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posted by pearland
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by pearland

Need replacement for KBP04-01

Part of the switch assembly for a Dremel model 260 - an old Dude. Tool threw a brush, shorted out and blew the lead off...
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posted by spambaitmeister
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by spambaitmeister

220v 6000va UPS and dropping 110

I am adding to my server farm at home. Instead of pulling a second 110 line I was pondering migrating the current one t...
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posted by rowdy1970.UCE
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by rowdy1970.UCE

8 Bit ADC question

Missed some class notes due to being sick. Anyway have a tutorial question I need some help with. For an 8 bit ADC, how...
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posted by karen.enderby
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by karen.enderby