How to avoid overloading outlets during the holidays

With the holiday season in full swing, lights and decorations are appearing on homes and businesses across Chicagoland. But ...
WGAL

York fire chief: Don't overload circuits

CATEGORY. THE DEADLY FIRES BEING BLAMED ON AN OVERLOADED CIRCUIT AND YORK’S FIRE CHIEF THINKS TOO MANY APPLIANCES WERE PLUGGED INTO ONE CIRCUIT, OVERLOADING THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT LIKE THAT IS ...
Electronic Design

Voltage Regulator Offers Overload Indication, Short-Circuit Protection

This voltage regulator delivers smooth control of a constant voltage from 0 to 8 V. It protects the load against short circuits and indicates connection, overload, and output level. The series chain ...
EDN

Overload or Short Circuit Protection? How to Protect Your Design Against Both Dangers

Circuit breakers are used in a variety of ways. They are mounted in panelboards to protect branch circuit wiring, and they are built into equipment to protect it. With this range of applications, it's ...