Electrical

Selecting a battery looks simple at first. It is only when you first start doing some research, that you realize selecting a battery is a much tougher decision than you initially thought.

We might not like to admit it, but we have become very attached to always having power. Whether it is at home during an emergency, or when camping, electricity has become a necessity, and is no longer the luxury it once was.

Batteries have certainly become an essential part of my everyday life, and I’m sure yours too. For flashlights, remote controls, kid’s toys, wireless computer accessories etc….etc… Annoyingly, they come in various types & sizes, and you never flippin’ know which you’re going to need to replace next…. I don’t have to tell you what a pain in …

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CR123a batteries are cylindrical lithium-ion batteries. They are high-energy batteries that can be used to improve the performance of your electronic devices. Although they are marketed as camera batteries or batteries for photography equipment they can also be used in other electronic devices like security cameras, smoke detectors, water meters, flashlights and even toys.

Often referred to as a lithium coin, CR2032s are a kind of button cell. Possibly one of the most common types of batteries, they are small and in the shape of a cylinder. You’ve seen these in portable battery-operated devices pretty much everywhere. It’s easy to find them. But if you want to figure out …

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Headlamps are great. But if you’re going to be outdoors and need something handy, there is no substitute for a flashlight. A good model comes with a strong beam and you can control the amount of light with precision.

A multimeter, often dubbed as a volt-ohm meter is a handheld test tool that is used to measure two or more electrical values, typically voltage (volts), current (amps) and resistance (ohms).