We’ve all had those long days where you wish you could just find the electrical problem and get to the next job — or go home! The best way to try and avoid these frustrating days is to review prints ...

The digital voltmeter is the best basic tool for electrical troubleshooting, because it's calibrated and exact. But remember, the digital voltmeter can't detect a high-resistance fault if the circuit ...

Electrical problems are one of the most common problems encountered by technicians in the field. One common pitfall service technicians fall into is approaching the issue by testing specific ...

In the first part of this electrical troubleshooting series, we discussed how a consistent approach to electrical troubleshooting can help HVAC technicians get a comprehensive assessment of what is ...

Let’s face it: Diagnosing electric problems is a pain, to say the least. You can get far with a test light and your trusty digital multimeter, but you still might end up just throwing parts at the ...

Several areas of the facility suddenly go dark. A quick investigation reveals the power loss originated at the service supplying those areas. None of the breakers on that service has tripped. Another ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Many of the electric transmission grids in service around the world were designed and built more than a half century ago. While changes and upgrades have obviously been made over the years, the ...

Electrical hazards can strike without warning—whether from damaged wiring, overloaded circuits, wet environments, or improper procedures. Understanding these risks and taking preventive steps is ...

Today's thermal imagers are rugged, easy to use, and much more affordable than they were even just a few years ago. They have become a realistic solution for everyday electrical maintenance. To use, a ...

It takes more than luck to successfully diagnose electrical and electronic faults. The interconnectedness of today’s systems and components means that symptoms don’t always present in ways that lead ...