Three-Phase Outlet 101: How to Read 3P+E and 3P+N+E Safely
If you’re still trying to get a feel for how electricity actually works—especially when you start seeing heavy-duty connectors like […]
Electrical basics & advanced concepts
This category is where we break down electrical theory in plain language, from true beginner level to more advanced concepts.
Voltage, current, resistance, power, power factor, inductors, transformers, motors, generators, semiconductors—if it’s core electrical theory, Electrical basics & advanced concepts lives here.
Examples are based on everyday U.S. situations (120/240-V residential power, common appliances, basic HVAC, small motors), so you’re not just memorizing formulas—you’re connecting them to what you actually see at home or on the job.
Electricity Basics for Beginners: Your 0–3 Month Starter Kit in the Age of AI
This article is the main entry point for all electrical fundamentals. If you want a clear, beginner-friendly explanation of voltage,
3 Outlet Holes Explained: Outlet Hot Neutral Ground (and Why It Matters)
Outlet hot neutral ground—if you’ve ever stared at a U.S. wall outlet and wondered “which slot is neutral, which is
Voltage Regulator Applications: 5 Real-World Ways They Protect Your Equipment
If you’re still sorting out the basics of voltage, current, and power, I recommend starting with this big-picture guide first:🔹
Static Electricity in Winter: 5 Causes + 5 Fixes (Home & Clothes)
If you’re still getting comfortable with the basics of electricity (voltage/current/resistance), start here first: 🔹 “Electricity Basics for Beginners: A
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI): 7 Fixes for Conducted & Radiated Noise (Filters + Shielding)
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is the invisible “noise” that makes electronics act weird: your audio buzzes, your display glitches, your MCU
Decibels dB dBm dBi explained: 3 simple rules to read dB, dBm and dBi in real life
Decibels dB dBm dBi explained — if you’ve ever stared at Wi-Fi signal bars, router antenna specs, or “+43 dBm”
Superconductors Explained: 4 Real-World Uses in a World with Almost No Resistance
Superconductors explained in plain English: if you’re still piecing together how electricity actually works, I strongly recommend starting here first:🔹
Hall Effect Sensor Explained: 7 Everyday Uses (How Magnetism Becomes a Signal)
Magnetic fields are invisible, but your devices “feel” them constantly: your phone knows which way it’s pointing, a PC fan
Antenna Basics: Quarter-Wave (λ/4), 50Ω Matching, Polarization & Path Loss (Wi-Fi/Cellular)
Antenna basics answers a super real—and honestly brutal—question: why does wireless sometimes “die” after just one wall, even when your