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dear friends, I am searching a topic for my seminar presentation, if u have any good topics plz send it to me. my mail i...
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posted by urajay1
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by urajay1

Thumbwheel with click!

I am trying to find a component that does the following: (1) Operates as a thumbwheel, i.e. to be mounted so that the e...
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posted by srmoll
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by srmoll

What cap mfr. to use?

Today I ordered electrolytic caps. It was frustrating. I had planned to get the best low-ESR replacements for all the c...
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posted by me
37 comments posted 17yrs posted by me

Generator problem?

The Setup 11 kV comes in from DNO onto a common busbar via our 11 kV CB. On the same busbar I have 2 CHP alternators. T...
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posted by tjke.gilmour
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by tjke.gilmour

What is the best aluminum for heat sink?

A friend is making a spacer to go between a tab on a device and a heat sink. The total thickness will be about 0.25 inc...
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Monitoring a dishwasher: Wattmeter with ethernet ?

Hi, We recently got a new dishwasher which is integrated into the kitchen. I.e., there is no visible display or any oth...
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posted by sunebeck
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by sunebeck

Pioneer plasma turns off: update

Pioneer plasma model PDP-V401. Original symptom: shut off after seconds or minutes or hours of operation. Power LED bli...
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posted by me
29 comments posted 17yrs posted by me

Modify a temp-controlled fan circuit?

This motor and its drive circuit are one unit (the circuit board is on the end of the motor opposite the impeller, in t...
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posted by me
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by me

Screech circuit

I think I need a circuit that generates loud screeching brake noises every time I go over speed humps ( hopefully causin...
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posted by haggisz
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by haggisz

Help needed in Australia with transformer problem

HI there I'm not at all knowledgeable about electrics but need help.... I have a small fishpond pump requiring a feed f...
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posted by anthonyjhcnospam
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by anthonyjhcnospam

Power quality primer

Here's a nice article that outlines power quality troubleshooting techniques. It focuses on a hospital technician but t...
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posted by oatmealrunner
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by oatmealrunner

Switch contact ratings for motor?

I'm sure this is a straight forward question for someone here...Is there a rule of thumb for switch ratings when switch...
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posted by nutz
14 comments posted 17yrs posted by nutz

Another fluorescent nightlight dissected

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vZDkQ8cEjsiEV6QAyGspMQ?feat=directlink This cute little First Alert nightlight som...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jamessweet1
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by jamessweet1

Ground Grid Study

Hi, I am reviewing a ground grid study for a substation that is being built. The ground grid will be for a substation w...
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posted by paynetd
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by paynetd

Stripped Service Panel holes

What is the correct way to secure an electric panel cover when the panel bolt hole threads are stripped? I recognize th...
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posted by johnareichert
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by johnareichert