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Del City Auto Reset Circuit Breakers in Action
Steve Kobak talks to @lowlifechopperpodcast about what it took to build a chopper from the ground up. Listen in and…
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Your Guide To Battery Lugs & Battery Terminals
Del City carries a large line of battery lugs & terminals (now at lower prices!) but sometimes distinguishing them can…
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What Is A Wire Ferrule?
One of the most common items found in electrical applications is a wire terminal. The uses are countless, and they…
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Video: Del City Magnet Strength Test
Del City was curious to see which industrial magnets lived up to the hype. See the video below to see…
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Infographic
Mag Daddy: More Than Your Average Magnet
Mag Daddy magnets continue to impress more and more each day. Learn more about magnets and the Mag Daddy difference…
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Mag Daddy Magnets: Innovation for Today
Mag Daddy Magnets: Innovation for Today We’ll start out with the most important information: how do these magnets work? Magnets…
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Why Choose Maxxima Lighting for Your Lighting Needs?
Why Choose Maxxima Lighting for Your Lighting Needs? In many applications, lighting can make or break a project. With hundreds…
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Del City Adds HellermannTyton Cable Ties
Del City is excited to announce the addition of the high-end HellermannTyton line of cable ties to Del City’s product lineup.
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Del City’s Marine Catalog
Del City is proud to offer products that fit to all type of marine applications. We created a catalog to…
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Del City Lowers All Wire Prices
Del City Lowers All Wire Prices (Menomonee Falls, WI)- Del City is proud to announce an overall price decrease on…
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Growth in the Marine Industry
Check Out Del City’s Marine Catalog here! Boats of any size can be found just about everywhere in the world. From…
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How To Test & Change A Fuse In A Vehicle
Some people may be surprised at the large amount of fuses that are found in a vehicle’s fuse box. These fuses…
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How To Test A Fuse
To be sure that your fuse is working properly, the best traits to test are voltage and continuity. In this…
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Agriculture & Solar Fast Facts
Everyone knows that the sun is needed to grow plants all over the world. The fact that solar energy is…
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RV & Solar Fast Facts
The RV industry continues to grow as more people take advantage of the many benefits an RV can bring. Del…
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Automotive & Solar Fast Facts
Solar power can benefit the automotive industry in more ways than one. Download our infographic to learn Automotive & Solar…
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Solar Power Product Guide
To complete a PV installation for a solar install, you need to be sure you have the correct components. Del…
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Del City Expands Green Initiative Into Solar Industry
When many people think of solar power, only residential areas come to mind. They see the solar panels attached to…
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How To Replace A Fuse
A blown fuse is a safety hazard on your electrical application as well as causing your job not to function….
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What Happens When You Blow A Fuse?
Fuses are your first line of defense when it comes to protecting your electrical application. Once a fuse is blown, it…
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How To Keep Your Boat Safe and Efficient
Marine and boat applications can be a tricky beast to handle. These applications are subjected to harsh environments on a…
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How To Increase Trailer Efficiency and Longevity
There are more types of trailers in various sizes on the road than ever before. The January 2018 prediction for…
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Types of Circuit Breakers Explained
Although there are many types of breakers, the main three we will go over are standard, high-amp, and blade. These…
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Compression Lugs and Terminals In Agriculture
Electrical supplies are often associated in our minds with automobiles, such as everyday vehicles and semi-trucks. While electrical supplies are…
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Ask the Expert: Air Brakes & Automotive Braking
Everyone knows that brakes cause a vehicle to stop, but may not exactly know how brakes work. There is not solely…
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Battery Cable: Next Steps
We all know that there are multiple types of battery cable with various benefits and uses. Didn’t know that? Check out…
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How To Use Rennsteig Compact Cable Cutter D15
Rennsteig tools tools provide quality and versatility for your specific application. This video highlights the Rennsteig Cable Cutter and its strength. It…
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How To Change Dies For The Rennsteig PEW12 Crimp Tool
The PEW 12 crimp tool from Rennsteig is a high precision ratchet crimp tool that is versatile. The versatility comes from the multiple…
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How To Use Rennsteig PEW12 Crimp Tool System- Weather Pack
Rennsteig provides high quality crimp tools, cutters, strippers and more to make your job as easy as possible. This video shows…
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How To Use Rennsteig MultiStrip® 10 Wire Stripper
Stripping wire is incredibly important in a multitude of electrical jobs. In this video, Del City features Rennsteig wire strippers…
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How To Use Rennsteig PEW12 Crimp Tool System- Metri-Pack
Rennsteig tools offer a product for almost every job. Whether it be a crimp tool, cable/wire cutter, die changes, or a…
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Battery Cable: Uses, Types & Benefits
Battery Cable is a vital product when it comes to providing a link between the battery and fuse block or starter….
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Top 5 Safety Tips For Electrical Jobs
We know you’ve heard it a million times; safety is important. We’re not here to lecture you about the “do’s…
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Anderson Powerpole® Connectors Product Guide
Anderson is a brand known for their quality connectors and providing superior strength and durability. In addition to Anderson’s line…
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How To Install Anderson Powerpole® Connectors
Anderson’s lines of quality connectors make for a secure and reliable connection. To get some extra help on how to…
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Top 5 Reasons To Switch To LED Lighting
Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights have skyrocketed in popularity the past couple of years. These are great for multi-purpose applications as…
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All About ECCO® Lighting
Del City is proud to have expanded our line of ECCO® light products. ECCO® lighting is an industry standard for…
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6 Reasons to Attend NTEA’s Work Truck Show 2018
The 2018 NTEA Work Truck Show is quickly approaching. The Work Truck Show is North America’s largest work truck event,…
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Del City Celebrates 70 Years of Business
(Menomonee Falls, WI) -Del City is proud to announce officially being in business for 70 years. More→
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Wire 201: Wiring Basics
Following up on Wire 101: Types of Wire, Del City is continuing to educate. In this installment, we will go over…
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A Guide To Cross-Link Wire
With all the different kind of wire roaming about, it may be tough to choose which is right for your…
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Wire 101- Types Of Wire
There are many types of wire in the electrical world. These can get lost in translation when deciding which wire or…
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What Is Heat Shrink?
Everything You Need to Know About Heat Shrink In the electrical supply world, heat shrink seems to be everywhere! By…
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Del City Crossword Puzzle
Del City is going back in time to celebrate the anniversary of the crossword puzzle! Got a long car ride…
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Anderson SB® Connector Series Product Guide
The Anderson SB® Connector Series is your go-to for a variety of applications for a professional grade connection. Two housings and four contacts…
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How To Install Anderson SB® Connectors
The Anderson SB® Connector Series is your go-to for a variety of applications for a professional grade connection. Two housings and four contacts are…
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Compare Amphenol AT Series to Deutsch DT Series
We know how popular the Deutsch DT series is, but we also know how important it is to keep cost…
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Types of Relays Explained
Puzzled by the seemingly endless types of relays roaming around? Well you’re in luck as we decided to take a…
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SEMA 2017 Press Release
This release was originally published on October 13th, 2017 on www.semashow.com More→
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Which Hose Clamps Are Right For You?
Hose clamps come in all shapes and sizes with each catering to a different environment, location, vehicle, project, and more!…
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5 Reasons to Attend SEMA Show 2017
What is the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), and why should I attend their show? Good question! Below we have…
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DEUTSCH Products Guide
The DEUTSCH brand is known for their high quality and reliable products. With multiple series’ available, things can get a little…
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DEUTSCH Products Assembly Guide
The DEUTSCH products are built for reliability and quality. With so many series’ available, assembling them may get a little confusing….
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How To Solder Battery Lugs
Battery lugs have a wide variety of uses. In order to make the most of them, knowing how to solder battery…
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How to Test a Solenoid- A Step by Step Guide
Wiring and power systems can be a little tricky to wrap your head around, especially when it comes to something…
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How To Use Crimping Tools
Getting a quality crimp time after time can be tricky for some of us! Confused on the different types of…
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All About Different Wire Types
Electrical wire comes in all sorts of different sizes, colors and types. How do you know what is the right…
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How to Install LED Light Strips
Flexible LED Light Strips can be used on a wide variety of projects. They can be utilized for the interior…
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How Do Automotive Relays Work?
Relays are switches controlled by electrical power, like another switch, computer or control module. The purpose of an automotive relay…
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Understanding the Different Types of Loom
It is important to protect exposed wires and cables from foreign debris, the harsh environment, and high vibration areas. Wire…
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Types of Automotive Relays
Many types of automotive relays exist to meet the demands of various applications. Knowing the differences and understanding what to…
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How To Wire Trailer Lights
Wiring up trailer lights can seem like a task with all the different wires you need to run, splice, and…
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7 Way Trailer Plug Diagram
For large over-the-road vehicles, you can’t go without a 7 way trailer plug and socket. Protect your connection from corrosion,…
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What Is A Fuse?
What is a fuse? Simply put, it’s your first line of defense against a short circuit. When a circuit experiences…
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How To Install Battery Cable Repair Splices
Quickly and conveniently repair cable harnesses with battery cable repair splices. Instead of replacing the entire harness, simply replace the…
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What Is A Solenoid?
Overview Often times when working on high amperage applications a solenoid is incorporated into the wiring system. This is due to…
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4 Tips For Choosing Wire Loom
Protecting your wire is important, and choosing the right type of wire loom can have a big impact on the…
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How To Use A Ratchet Crimp Tool
Getting a consistent and quality crimp every time can be tough, but using a ratchet crimp tool can help! In…
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Relay Wiring Diagram: What’s In A Relay?
How do relays work? What’s in a relay? What do all of those pins do? How do I wire a…
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A Comparison Between Battery Cable And Welding Cable
We often hear “what’s the difference between battery cable and welding cable?” That’s a good question! While these types of…
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New Product Announcement: Triplex and Quadplex Brake Cable
Triplex and Quadplex brake cable is now available at Del City. This complementary product to our existing offering has the…
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Benefits of Automotive LED Replacement Bulbs
If you are in the market to replace your vehicle lighting, consider the new LED automotive bulbs. LEDs are energy…
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Choosing the Right Electrical Wire for Your Install
So much of our world runs on electricity. What would we do without it? The types of electrical wire vary…
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Choosing The Perfect Auto Meter Gauge
Auto Meter is a high-tech company that has become a standard of excellence in providing high quality gauges. They have…
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What Does A Resistor Do And Why Is It Important?
Whether you are fixing your air conditioning, connecting new LED lights, or wiring a relay, you are probably working with…
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What is a Single Pole & Double Pole Electrical Switches?
What is a Single Pole & Double Pole Switch? It all has to do with how many circuits you want…
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What Is Primary Wire?
What is primary wire after all? Often times when working on electrical builds, you’ll hear “primary wire” or “GPT wire”…
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Self-Cutting Cable Ties
Sometimes a cable tie is more than just a cable tie. We are so excited to introduce a brand new…
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How to Upgrade to LED Lights
Vehicle LED lighting is becoming more and more popular, but making the upgrade requires more than just a light swap….
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Benefits of Lead-Free Terminals
For years Del City has offered different electrical terminals: from standard butt connectors and ring terminals, to step-down butt connectors and flag terminals, and…
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How to Wire a Toggle Switch
Learning how to wire a toggle switch is simple. Using a toggle switch to actuate an electrical application is very…
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What are the Different Types of Battery Terminals?
Heavy gauge wire requires strong and rugged termination due to the current flow and the type of systems they’re commonly…
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Types of ECCO® Lights
Proper lighting on vehicles contributes to safety on and off the road. To maximize safety and meet customer demand, Del…
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What Exactly is Primary Wire?
Primary wire is primary wire, right? Not exactly true. There are different “grades” of primary wire, based on temperature ratings…
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How to Choose a Battery Charger for Your Boat
There are a lot of different battery chargers out there. With so many choices, how do you know which one…
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Why Should You Choose Painless Performance Wire Harnesses?
Universal chassis wire harnesses by Painless Performance are the easiest preassembled harnesses to install. All preassembled wire harnesses are not…
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How to Use a Wire Loom Tool for the Easiest Install
Installing wire loom around a wire harness can be a pain. No matter what your application, using a wire loom…
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New Product Announcement: 3/8″ Stud Hi-Amp Circuit Breakers
Del City has expanded its Hi-Amp Circuit Breaker offering to include the 3/8”Stud Hi-Amp Circuit Breakers. Previously, these were only…
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How To Change Windshield Washer Pump
Today we’re going to discuss changing your windshield washer pump. We’ll go ahead and categorize this task as an intermediate…
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How To Install Weather Pack Bulkhead Wire Connectors
Weather Pack wire connectors are the premium line of environmentally sealed connectors from Delphi/Packard. The bulkhead series creates a secure…
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How To Wire Weather Pack Connectors
Who doesn’t love the Weather Pack connectors? Really. With their superior environmental sealing, they are one of the best options when…
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Choosing a Custom Carling Rocker Switch
Durability and reliability is essential. With the Carling V-Series, you get both custom to your needs. With the rigorous testing…
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How to Use Cool Seal Butt Connectors
Need a fast and easy solution for wiring up your install? Get the job done in a fraction of the…
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Why Choose Shielded Wire for Your Next Wiring Job?
Looking for a wire that has an added shield protection to help combat the effects of EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)? Among…
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Different Systems of Wire Connectors & Their Varying Benefits
Wire connectors and electrical connector systems are multi-pieced setups which are commonly used when making wiring connections in applications varying…
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How to Jump Start a Car with a Battery Booster Pack
Having a dead battery is killer. Especially if you’re on a job or out in the field and you don’t…
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New Blue Sea Systems Bus Bars
Del City has been proud to expand its product offering to include Blue Sea Systems product lines in 2015. An industry leader…
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How To Use Butt Connectors
Knowing how to efficiently and effectively install a butt connector can help make most any vehicle or electrical application or…
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A New Angle On How To Make Battery Connections
Not all battery connections are straightforward! When you’re trying to make battery connections in tight spaces, sometimes a straight barrel…
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Choosing the Right Heat Shrink
Del City offers a wide selection of heat shrink to ensure your wire and connections are protected from dirt, moisture,…
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How To Use a Clamp Making Tool
The one-of-a-kind Clamp Making Tool allows you to make strong, reliable clamps out of simple Stainless Steel Safety Wire. It…
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Cole Hersee Plastic Solenoids
Cole Hersee plastic solenoids are constructed of glass-filled nylon, making them extremely light weight and durable. They are naturally resistant…
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What does RoHS mean?
You’ve probably noticed many of our products are marked as RoHS compliant on our website and in our catalog, but…
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6 Tips for Keeping Your Collector Car on the Road
Hours of sweat pouring work go into keeping up classic cars. But every ounce is worth it once you get…
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What’s the Difference Between Battery Cable and Welding Cable?
What’s the difference between battery cable and welding cable, anyway? Is there any? While they are similar, there’s a few things…
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Winterizing Your Car : Tips To Get Ready For Winter
If you’re one of the lucky people who live in Florida, Arizona or Sunny Southern California, this post may not…
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Wiring A Relay In Less Than 2 Minutes
When you’re busy, you need quick advice. So, we got together with a Technical Support Specialist, and had him show us…
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Get a Stronger Electrical Connection: Lead-Free Solder Terminals & Connectors
If you could find a stronger, easier to install terminal for your 12V electrical wiring projects, you’d use it, right? …
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What is an IP rating and why is it important?
The Ingress Protection (IP) rating system was established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), an organization for international standards and conformity…
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9 Tips For Driving in the Snow
Buurrrr! We have been blasted with snow and ice for the past week. Personally, I can’t stand cold weather, I…
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Del City Auto Reset Circuit Breakers in Action
Steve Kobak talks to @lowlifechopperpodcast about what it took to build a chopper from the ground up. Listen in and…
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Your Guide To Battery Lugs & Battery Terminals
Del City carries a large line of battery lugs & terminals (now at lower prices!) but sometimes distinguishing them can…
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What Is A Wire Ferrule?
One of the most common items found in electrical applications is a wire terminal. The uses are countless, and they…
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Video: Del City Magnet Strength Test
Del City was curious to see which industrial magnets lived up to the hype. See the video below to see…
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Infographic
Mag Daddy: More Than Your Average Magnet
Mag Daddy magnets continue to impress more and more each day. Learn more about magnets and the Mag Daddy difference…
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Mag Daddy Magnets: Innovation for Today
Mag Daddy Magnets: Innovation for Today We’ll start out with the most important information: how do these magnets work? Magnets…
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