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 ...

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 ...

Prior to starting his own business, Mark served as the Technical Editor on EC&M for six years, worked three years in nuclear ...

Electrical issues often trace back to the fuse box, making proper diagnosis an important first step. This video walks through ...

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 ...

Electrical problems are one of the most common problems encountered by technicians in the field. One common pitfall service technicians fall into is approaching the issue by testing specific ...

In the first part of this electrical troubleshooting series, we discussed how a consistent approach to electrical troubleshooting can help HVAC technicians get a comprehensive assessment of what is ...

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Home inspectors keep circling the same problem in their reports: improvised electrical work that looks clever at first glance ...

Ignition failures, nonfunctioning lights and complete engine breakdowns all can signal problems with a truck’s electrical system. But while most truck technicians know how to measure a truck’s voltage ...

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