Low voltage can definitely ruin the computer (usually only ruin the PSU though), if the voltage drops below the voltage ratings of the PSU (depending on model either within ~20% of it’s intended voltage or between 85 and 250V for … Continue reading →

3-prong outlets without ground are legal if they are GFCI protected, with “GFCI protected” and “No equipment ground” stickers. Can you use a 3 prong outlet without ground? However, most newer appliances require an outlet that has three prongs for … Continue reading →

Therefore, no, electrical tape is not a substitute for soldering. What can I use if I don’t have solder? Steel wire, screwdrivers, nails, and Alan wrenches are all potential tools for your emergency soldering. Can you use copper tape instead … Continue reading →

A CD or DVD drive will take about 20 to 30 watts and a hard drive consumes between 15 and 30 watts. Your motherboard probably uses 50 to 150 watts, and each stick of memory requires about 15 watts. The … Continue reading →

Since off-grid solar panels are usually setup for 12 volt charging system, if you have a 24 volt battery system, you will need to wire two panels in series, or get a single high voltage solar panel, in order to … Continue reading →

Non-illuminated switches can be used in a 24V system. You must de-rate a 12V product for a 24V application. Lighted switches cannot be used at different voltages. Can you use a 12 volt switch for 24 volt? Can I use … Continue reading →

LEDs, being diodes, will only allow current to flow in one direction. And when there’s no current-flow, there’s no light. Luckily, this also means that you can’t break an LED by plugging it in backwards. Why does the LED bulb … Continue reading →

Yes,it will run,but not for long. Can I run 12V motor on 18V? No. You are applying too much voltage to the motor. This will cause too much current to flow, and in turn, burn out the motor. If it … Continue reading →

How do you connect 24V solar panel to 12V battery? Use a DC-DC converter (step down module) A DC-DC converter is a device that changes the voltage of an input source. You can use this converter to step down 24V … Continue reading →

Full load amps in 120 and 240 volts electrical DC motors. Motor Rating (hp) Current (amps) 120 V 240 V 1 9.5 4.7 1 1/2 13.2 6.6 2 17 8.5 How many amps does a 12 volt DC motor draw? … Continue reading →

you can get a single chip rectifier bridge to convert 24AC to 24V DC and then use 12V voltage regulator to bring the voltage level to 12v DC. You can also use 4 diodes hook them up in bridge connection … Continue reading →

One of the easiest ways to check e Stabilization is to use “Live View”, Hold your camera like a point and shoot at arm’s length with the lens zoomed out to 300mm. The image on the screen should be jumping … Continue reading →

Your Alexa isn’t haunted (probably). Your Alexa isn’t going to murder you in your sleep (it doesn’t have hands or feet). And, your Alexa isn’t going insane. Is Alexa creepy? Alexa can get real creepy at times, saying weird stuff … Continue reading →

So, when you ask Alexa, “What’s the weather going to be like today,” the device records your voice. Then that recording is sent over the Internet to Amazon’s Alexa Voice Services which parses the recording into commands it understands. Then, … Continue reading →

Alexa will not function if the power goes out. Amazon Alexa enabled devices require a continuous power supply from the wall outlet for these devices to function. The Alexa enabled devices require a continuous power supply to connect to Wi-Fi … Continue reading →