Electrical Industry Articles and Stories

Yeah, I’m sure you know the saying — “When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” And I’d imagine you probably chuckled, just a little anyway. A friend of mine gave his small boy a hammer for his birthday. And the kid beat on everything, all day long, when Tommy was at work… including the gas meter in the yard.

Troubleshooting isn't just a skill—it's a necessity. With technology advancing at lightning speed, staying abreast of the latest tools and techniques is vital. This article on electrical circuit troubleshooting is for you—the professional electrician—whether you're a private contractor or an industrial specialist.

When working as an electrician in a processing plant, I was often called in to work on renovations, new area construction, and emergency repair scenarios. Often there wasn’t permanent power available, so temporary power using extension cords was necessary to power up tools and equipment for the job.