Star vs Delta Connection Diagram

🌟 Star Connection vs 🔺 Delta Connection Star Connection (Y): Each phase winding is connected to a common neutral point. Phase voltage = Line voltage ÷ √3. Used...

Grounding and Bonding: Safety Essentials

Grounding and Bonding: How Are They Different? Grounding and bonding are often confused, but they’re not the same. Both work together to keep electrical systems...

Safe Working at Heights in the Electricity Supply Industry

Working at heights on electricity network poles and structures involves serious risks such as falls and electrical hazards. Proper training, equipment, and safe practices...

Fire Safety in Electrical Installations

🔥 What is an Electrical Fire? An electrical fire starts from damaged or overheated electrical components, wiring, or appliances. These fires spread quickly and can...

Photodiode

A photodiode is a semiconductor device that converts light into an electrical current. It operates in reverse bias and generates current when exposed to...

LED (Light Emitting Diode)

A Light Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits light when current flows through it in the forward direction. Unlike ordinary diodes,...

Zener Diode

A Zener diode is a special type of diode designed to allow current to flow not only in the forward direction (like a normal...

Forward and Reverse Bias

Definition: A PN junction diode works in two modes depending on how the external voltage is applied: Forward Bias: Current flows easily. Reverse Bias: Current is almost...

PN Junction Diode

Definition: A PN junction diode is formed when a p-type semiconductor (rich in holes) is joined with an n-type semiconductor (rich in electrons). The junction...

Intrinsic & Extrinsic Semiconductors

Intrinsic Semiconductor Definition: An intrinsic semiconductor is a pure form of semiconductor material (like silicon or germanium) with no impurities. Its electrical conductivity comes only from...

Electrical Symbols on Floor Plans & Blueprints

Electrical plans, wiring diagrams, and installation layouts all rely on standardized symbols. Consistency ensures that electricians, inspectors, and contractors all “speak the same language.” Standardized symbols...

Symbols for Lighting Fixtures in Wiring Diagrams

Light fixture symbols help differentiate between types of lighting. Ceiling lights, for example, are often drawn as circles representing the light fixture itself. Solid...

Switch Symbols and Their Uses

Generic Switch Symbol It is the symbol of a generic switch in open condition. Closed switch It is a generic symbol for closed switch. a closed switch...

Must-Know Electrical Symbols for Electricians

Location Symbols for Installations Machine, general symbol* function etcLoad, general symbol* detailsMotor starter, general symbol* Indicates type etc.Socket-outlet, general symbol Twin Socket-outlet, general symbolSwitched socket-outlet Twin Switched...

Introduction to Common Electrical Symbols

Electrical symbols are universal representations used in diagrams and schematics to show electrical components and connections clearly. Power Supply Schematic Symbols SchematicSymbolSymbol IdentificationDescription of SymbolSingle CellA...

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