I also assembled Heathkit projects along with Knight kit. Did a shortwave radio- tube type- from Knight kit and helped my dad build a Thomas electric organ from Heathkit. In my early twenties I helped my dad and brother erect a wind power system on our remote farm.
First, check the pedestal box with a Non-Contact Voltage Tester to confirm it’s not energized. Make sure the pedestal circuit breakers are off. Plug in your EMS Surge Protector and then your shore power cord. Then finally turn on the circuit breaker.
Good explanation Mike. My fascination started with a transistor radio and latter grew into the Heathkits I would get at Christmas and birthdays and would also purchase with my paper route money.
I built the TV but had to build all the testing equipment first and also used some of the High Schools Electronic lab’s equipment. Worked great but everyone looked like a green martians until I could figure out the alignment of the guns
Mike I've heard that explanation on how electricity works several times before & was left not understanding what was said! However today, you made it easy for me to understand! Dang I do feel sorry for that poor pigeon though!
Great article. I appreciate the way you can simplfy things. I thought I had a good handle on electricity until I recently learned? that electrons barely flow thru the wire and that the power exhibited at the user's end, such as an electric drill or light bulb, is actually transmitted thru electrical and magnetic waves which do travel down the wire. If true, can you speak to that?
Thank you! I finally found an explanation that makes sense to me and makes me Belitung might be able to eventually feel a little bit comfortable around electronics! I’ve been frustrated for years by my inability to make sense of this topic. Can’t wait for your next installment
Thanks, I plan to post one of my Electricity Basics articles per week. I’ve already written this as a 12-part series, so in 3 months you’ll get the entire series.
Great job explaining what can be confusing.
I also assembled Heathkit projects along with Knight kit. Did a shortwave radio- tube type- from Knight kit and helped my dad build a Thomas electric organ from Heathkit. In my early twenties I helped my dad and brother erect a wind power system on our remote farm.
Thanks Mike!
If arriving at a campsite when it’s raining what is the safest way to connect to the pedestal since you have to stand on wet ground?
First, check the pedestal box with a Non-Contact Voltage Tester to confirm it’s not energized. Make sure the pedestal circuit breakers are off. Plug in your EMS Surge Protector and then your shore power cord. Then finally turn on the circuit breaker.
You did a great job Mike. I am a retired electrical contractor and look forward to your next article
Great explanation Mike. Looking forward to the next installment!
Here's hoping that electrical theory finally starts to sink in.
I think it will sink in. I’m teaching you all exactly the same way I taught myself electricity starting when I was 4 years old.
I should replicate my first experiment in a video which I still remember vividly.
Good explanation Mike. My fascination started with a transistor radio and latter grew into the Heathkits I would get at Christmas and birthdays and would also purchase with my paper route money.
Joseph, me too. I also built Dynaco kits and designed simple audio processors for my band when I was 14 years old.
I built the TV but had to build all the testing equipment first and also used some of the High Schools Electronic lab’s equipment. Worked great but everyone looked like a green martians until I could figure out the alignment of the guns
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And I learned about degaussing coils on CRTs back then as well. Good times!
Mike I've heard that explanation on how electricity works several times before & was left not understanding what was said! However today, you made it easy for me to understand! Dang I do feel sorry for that poor pigeon though!
Thanks
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Mike,
Great article. I appreciate the way you can simplfy things. I thought I had a good handle on electricity until I recently learned? that electrons barely flow thru the wire and that the power exhibited at the user's end, such as an electric drill or light bulb, is actually transmitted thru electrical and magnetic waves which do travel down the wire. If true, can you speak to that?
Marvelous start Mike. Complex subject made easy to understand.
Thanks very much.
Thank you! I finally found an explanation that makes sense to me and makes me Belitung might be able to eventually feel a little bit comfortable around electronics! I’ve been frustrated for years by my inability to make sense of this topic. Can’t wait for your next installment
Thanks! very very useful and informative, I look forward to the next installment
Thanks, I plan to post one of my Electricity Basics articles per week. I’ve already written this as a 12-part series, so in 3 months you’ll get the entire series.