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From house burglars to strange visitors, there are more reasons to monitor what happens at your front door. If you are my type that likes knowing the person at the door without opening it, skybell HD is all you need. A skybell is a smart video doorbell that allows you to see, hear, and also … Read more
With the increase in the number of burglars and porch pirates, you have no reason to joke with home security. As for monitoring the events at your front door, even when away, the Ring video doorbell has been our favorite. The ring is an internet-connected smart bell that signals the smartphone of the user when … Read more
A doorbell is a signalling device comprising a transformer, chime and a push button. It is a security device that signals users when a visitor is at the front door. When the visitor presses the push button, the chime rings inside the house to alert users. In 1817, a Scottish inventor, William Murdoch, invented the first … Read more
With the protective role of doorbells to home security, every homeowner wants to have it at the front door. Maybe you bought a new smart bell and wish to install it, or you want to replace an existing one with a new video doorbell. Wiring the doorbell can be hard, mostly for first-timers. But as … Read more
For you to ask how to test a doorbell transformer, it could either mean your video doorbell is not working, or you want to know the voltage of your transformer. Whichever one it is, I will show you how to check the doorbell voltage using a multimeter. For those that are still looking for their … Read more
Maybe your doorbell stopped working or you want to upgrade it to a ring smart pro or nest doorbell. Locating your doorbell transformer is not always easy. But as a doorbell expert, I will guide you on how to find a doorbell transformer location easily. A doorbell transformer is an electrical machine that steps down … Read more
An electrical transformer is a machine that transfers electricity from one circuit to another via electromagnetic induction without changing the frequency. It is a vital device in power transmission that links the generating stations and the users. A transformer comprises a pair of coils wound around a laminated magnetic core. The winding that supplies alternating … Read more
A molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) is a type of breaker that protects electrical circuits from overcurrents arising from circuit overload, short circuits, or faulty wiring. They are almost the same as the Miniature circuit breaker (MCB) as they do the same work. However, MCCB is more advanced. It has a higher current rating of … Read more
A miniature circuit breaker is an automatic switch that protects an electrical circuit from overcurrents or power surge. It is a protective device that trips when there is a fault current on a circuit. The term overcurrent refers to a faulty current that arises from short circuits, faulty wiring, and circuit overload. Both fuse and … Read more
An oil circuit breaker is a type of breaker that uses oil as a dielectric or insulation medium for arc extinction. It is one of the oldest breakers that has its contact inside the oil. The switchgear has fixed and moving contact, which helps in circuit protection, both in substations and in transformers Each time … Read more