This simple flashing light circuit is powered with 6 volts/0.5A and has a low current consumption when the light bulb is off. The flashing frequency is set by only one capacitor. Transistor T1 may be ...

Multiwire branch circuits When fluorescent luminaires are on multiwire branch circuits, the disconnect must simultaneously break all circuit conductors of the ballast. This includes disconnecting the ...

Typically, lighting circuits are run from the breaker to the first luminaire, then to the next luminaire and so on. To reconfigure, you need to run a new circuit all the way from that breaker unless ...

First, plan for your lighting setup. If you’re putting up a lot of lights, take precautions to avoid overloading your home’s circuits. If too many lights are on one circuit, it can cause circuit ...

Protect your LED lighting circuits Guest columnist Faraz Hasan, marketing and business development manager at Tyco Electronics Circuit Protection Products says that LEDs can require overcurrent ...