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 ...

I see techs in the field get the most frustrated when they have a low-voltage short they can’t seem to locate. The challenge techs face with low voltage diagnosis is a combination of poor process and ...

Well-known industry author and instructor Jim Johnson is offering a new video for technicians who want to sharpen their troubleshooting skills. "This HVAC training video program, is available in DVD ...

Here's an overview some of the major electrical issues to watch out for and learn how to prevent them from happening.

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 ...

A feeder breaker tripped three times in as many weeks, taking down a large area of the plant. The downtime for each event causes a revenue loss of almost one million dollars. Additional costs of scrap ...

Kia is joining its affiliate Hyundai in recalling thousands of SUVs and minivans in the U.S. because water can get into a brake computer, cause an electrical short and possibly a fire. The Kia recall ...

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CHICAGO (AP/CBS) -- Kia is joining its affiliate Hyundai in recalling thousands of vehicles in the U.S. because water can get into a brake computer, cause an electrical short and possibly a fire. The ...