You’ve probably noticed many of our products are marked as RoHS compliant on our website and in our catalog, but what exactly does that mean? Background RoHS stands for “Restriction of Hazardous Substances” and is short for the directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, […]
Hours of sweat pouring work go into keeping up classic cars. But every ounce is worth it once you get it out onto the open road. Still, getting it to that point takes a lot of TLC (and on going TLC!), especially if you live in a climate where your car is sitting in the […]
What’s the difference between battery cable and welding cable, anyway? Is there any? While they are similar, there’s a few things to consider when choosing between the two. Applications If you just need a simple connection between a battery and its starter, battery cable is the ideal solution. For applications with no sharp curves or those that have […]
If you’re one of the lucky people who live in Florida, Arizona or Sunny Southern California, this post may not concern you. The rest of us however, have to deal with mother nature’s punishment…winter. These tips can help you get through the cold months ahead.
When you’re short on time, you need quick and effective advice. That’s why we teamed up with a Technical Support Specialist to demonstrate just how easy it is to wire a relay in less than two minutes! Essential Parts for Wiring a Relay To successfully wire a relay, you’ll need the following components: For a […]
The Ingress Protection (IP) rating system was established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), an organization for international standards and conformity assessment. The IEC collaborates closely with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). A complete description of the IP ratings and associated tests is found in IEC Publication 529. Although these ratings were initially developed as […]
Buurrrr! We have been blasted with snow and ice for the past week. Personally, I can’t stand cold weather, I know some of you like it, though. Today we’re going to be talking about driving safe in winter conditions. 1. Take it Slow Make this your mantra: ice and snow, take it slow. When snow is […]