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 ...

Branch circuits are undoubtedly the most commonly installed circuits in both residential and non-residential applications. And, since they supply the equipment that utilizes the electricity, they are ...

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 ...

A good digital multimeter (DMM) is key to diagnosing compressor problems in general. For instance, in a previous article (May 15 issue of The NEWS) we discussed using the DMM to read suction and ...

Rule 1: Read first to learn how the circuit works, then redraw to troubleshoot. Rule 2: When tracing a circuit, always work from the load to the battery, or from negative to positive. Rule 1: Read ...

Global Training Solutions Inc. is excited to announce the availability of the Troubleshooting Skills Training Series. This simulation-based troubleshooting training system develops skills for ...

Luckily for driver Bob, he wasn’t following a convoy of bikers down the highway when his horn started blowing and kept on blowing. While driver Jane might have looked a bit silly with her windshield ...

Few endeavors can intimidate or frighten '65-'73 Mustang owners more than diagnosing an electrical problem. To most, Mustang wiring and harnesses are complex mysteries. In actuality, the vintage ...

The wall outlet that serves your home office desk is dead. There goes your productive morning. Now what? As annoying as the above scenario is, diagnosing and repairing a non-functioning outlet is ...