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How Do Generators Work for powering a house? (Westinghouse, Generac and more)

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Generators are mechanical devices that convert moving energy into AC or DC power. In turn, this helps produce electricity. There are many different types of generators, including inverters and alternators, but they all, more or less, serve the same purpose. That said, how do generators work? In this quick, detailed guide, we’ll thoroughly explain how […]

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How Does a Microwave Oven Work? (You Didn’t EXPECT This!)

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Like many great inventions, the microwave oven was discovered accidentally in the 1950s by an electric engineer.  At first, people thought that food cooked in microwave ovens was unhealthy. It wasn’t until years later that people accepted this new invention in their households. [ez-toc] Since its spread in the US during the 1970s, the microwave

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What Does a Thermistor Do in a refrigerator? (You Didn’t EXPECT This!)

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A thermistor is a thermally sensitive resistor. It comes in different shapes and types, and it’s very common in many applications around us. [ez-toc] What does a thermistor do, exactly? How to choose the best thermistor for your needs? Where’s it used? And what are the different types of thermistors out there? This post answers

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