AWG Size Chart

The table below shows the AWG wire size and the equivalent diameter in both inches (in) and mm as well as cross-sectional area in cmils, kcmils and sq.mm. To find equivalent wire sizes for various AWG sizes Using the table, for … Read more

What causes a car battery to die quickly

Every battery has a lifespan. Even quality, well maintained batteries will still die after some time. However there are often times when a car battery will die quicker than expected. This may be within a few months of purchase well … Read more

What causes a battery to corrode?

Corrosion of the car battery’s terminals happens during the charging process. In the battery’s acid fumes and the condensate that forms can react with the battery terminals to create the white powdery substance on the battery terminals. Corrosion may result … Read more

Can power inverter save electricity?

A power inverter does not save electricity – as a matter of fact it uses up slightly more energy depending on its efficiency in order to produce the electricity for your appliances. An inverter with an efficiency of 92% for … Read more