Why Do Breakers Trip? | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman shows host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about why and how breakers trip.

What is ampere? - Electricity Explained - (2)

When you have an electric current it's useful to be able to measure that current. This is done in amps (often using a multimeter). This video explains what an amp (A) (short for ampere) is, which also involves the coulomb (C). The coulomb is the SI standard unit for electric charge, whereas the amp is the SI standard unit for current. 1A equals 1C per 1s (seconds). One coulomb is roughly equivalent to 6.24 quintillion(!) electrons carrying a charge. That's at 1A. Imagine how many electrons pass a certain point when the current is 5000A(!) Awesome: ▶▶ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/sebvandenbrink ▶ Subscribe:    / @intotheordinary   Get in touch: ▶ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sebvandenbrink ▶ Reddit: http://www.facebook.com/u/sebasvanden... ▶ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sebvandenbrink Sources: http://whatis.techtarget.com/definiti... http://www.aharfield.co.uk/lightning-... https://science.howstuffworks.com/env...

What is electricity? - Electricity Explained - (1)

What is electricity? How does electricity work? What do electrons do? What is short circuiting? These are all questions answered in this video: A fundamental explainer on what electricity is and how it works. In following videos we'll look at voltage, ampere, ohm (resistance) and many more electricity related topics. All of this is to build a foundation of knowledge to serve all the future (and past) videos here on Into The Ordinary. A couple of choices were made during the production of this video, that can be helpful to know: - I chose to mention the Bohr-model in relation to the orbital model to bring the point across that there is more to atoms than just this. The What Are Atoms? video better explains orbitals than this video does, though. - I intentionally used the word "shells" instead of orbits because it better catches what electrons are in real life, although still a simplification. This video is about electricity, not particle physics. - Power generation, how batteries work, amps, volts, ohms, are all topics I want to address in separate videos. - There will probably be a few more questions about this video, which I will try to address in the comments or in the description, here. Never directly connect a wire to both holes of a wall socket, and never directly connect a wire to both ends of a battery! This can be dangerous and potentially life threatening! 🌏🌍🌎 Care to add your own language in subtitles? http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_vide... Major thanks to Launchable Socks for doing the audio on this video! Check out his channel:    / @launchablesocks   Awesome: ▶▶ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/sebvandenbrink ▶ Subscribe:    / @intotheordinary  

Common Misconception: Do Breakers Put Out Power???

Have you ever wondered HOW breakers actually put out power? Interesting fact is that they don’t actually put out power and this is a common misconception among non-electricians. In today’s episode of Electrician U, Dustin talks about what a breakers function is.

SURGE PROTECTORS (SPDs) - What They Are, How They Work, What You Need To Know

In today's video we dive deep into transient over-voltages (surges), Surge Protection Devices, and the new NEC codes that bring major changes to our residential field.

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Surge Protective Devices Misconceptions

A recent survey of facility professionals revealed mixed results on the knowledge of surge protection. Only surge protective devices, also known as transient voltage surge suppressors, protect against power surges.

Fuses and breakers, GFCIs, wiring, low-cost uninterruptable power supplies, and typical power strips do not.

A recent survey found that 79% of facility owners estimated that installing surge protective devices would significantly reduce downtime or equipment failure. Install these devices to protect your facility.

Safety is smart. Prevention is power.

Visit esfi.org or NEMASurge.org for more information

7 Reasons to Call an Electrician

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Common Electrical Code Violations to Watch Out For

These are the electrical codes DIYers (and pros) mess up most often. Many problems stem from new additions to the National Electrical Code (NEC), while some common mistakes violate codes that have been on the books for years. These tips clear up the confusion and help you pass an electrical inspection. Get more info at: https://www.familyhandyman.com/electr...

Advanced Whole House Fans Explained in Under Two Minutes

The QuietCool Advanced Whole House Fan System can save you money, let you enjoy better health and keep you cool for pennies an hour. QuietCool cools and ventilates your home with fresh, natural air and can save you up to 50 to 90% off your air conditioning usage. Picture your home as a giant oven, baking in the hot summer sun all day long and trapping that heat in. If your AC wasn't on during the day, when you come home, you'll find your home heated up like a giant oven and just like when you shut off your oven, when the sun goes down, it takes a while for that heat to go away. So, what do you do? You flip on your AC. While the AC can cool your home, what about your attic? Your attic can reach temperatures of 150 degrees or more and your air conditioner does nothing to cool down the attic. In fact, your air conditoner is in a constant battle with your attic. Every time it cools the air in your home enough to shut off, the attic heats it right back up again, causing your air conditoner to cycle off and on. Now what about a home that has QuietCool? Picture a giant vacuum cleaner connected to all the attic vents of your home. Crack a few windows and turn on that vacuum cleaner. This process is how QuietCool works. Just like a giant vacuum cleaner, QuietCool will suck all the hot, stale air out of your home and attic in as little as three to four minutes, while bringing in a fresh, natural breeze through the home. With QuietCool, having a cooler home in the hot temperature of the summer is possible. For more information please visit our website at QuietCoolSystems.com For the latest news and updates from us please follow us on our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/QCManufacturing/ Instagram: instagram.com/qcmanufacturing/ Twitter: twitter.com/QCManufacturing

When Should You Call an Electrician?

When Should You Call an Electrician? Many people have asked the question. Here is the answer.

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Electrical Panel Repairs and Replacement - Vacaville Electric

Tom talks about the dangers of not servicing your electrical panel. Give them a call for a free inspection at 707-448-8222 or see more at http://www.vacavilleelectric.net