Last week, I waxed rhapsodic about why we wrench (the joy of solving problems, making choices, doing things our own way, controlling our world), and mentioned a few wiring-related things as examples.

We're just about halfway through the summer and the heat shows no signs of abating. If your home doesn't have the type of windows that can accommodate a traditional AC, you don't have to suffer in ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a split-capacitor four-wire current source inverter, which is the dual of the split-capacitor four-wire voltage source inverter. Since the midpoint of the dc link is tied ...

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University of Michigan study shows home air conditioners can stabilize power grid without affecting comfort. (GV Wire Composite/David Rodriguez) Researchers successfully coordinated 100 home air ...

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If you've ever installed a window air conditioner, you know it's a hassle. These beasts can weigh over 100 pounds, and there's always the fear it could fall out and squash someone below. You may be ...