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 set the bar in the industry with their products for things like accuracy, precision, and durability. For over 50 years now, Auto Meter has been a trusted brand in gauges.

Various relays at Del City

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 a resistor. Resistors can be found in almost every electrical circuit, but they are often built-in to other components. So what do these hidden resistors really do? And why are they so important to the […]

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” thrown around quite a bit. So, why is that?i Primary wire is one of the most common types of wire to use in electrical builds – specifically in automotive or DC applications.

Self-Cutting Cable Ties

Sometimes a cable tie is more than just a cable tie.  We are so excited to introduce a brand new innovation in cable ties – the Self-Cutting Cable Tie.  Traditional ties require the use of a cutting tool to remove the excess material after installation, usually leaving a jagged edge that can cut hands or […]

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. To start taking advantage of the safer and more cost-effective LED lighting alternative to incandescent lighting, you’ll need to make sure you have a LED Load Resistor to ensure proper illumination and flash rate of LED tail […]

Lead-Free Terminals Add Reliability & Safety

Discover the next level of reliability and safety with our lead-free terminals. Engineered with precision, our terminals feature solder with enhanced surface tension, providing added strength and resilience against overheating. Unlike traditional solder, our lead-free solution ensures minimal running, maintaining integrity even under extreme conditions. Complementing this innovation, our translucent heat shrink is adhesive-lined and […]

Toggle Switches wired

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 common. You are able to hook up anywhere from 1 to 4 different accessories, depending on the configuration of your switch. Here we will wire a SPST (single pull, double throw) and a DPDT (double […]

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 used in. However, when considering which battery terminal to use, you’ll run into a lot of options. What are the different types of battery terminals? How do you know the type you’ll need for the […]

Types of ECCO® Lights

Proper lighting on vehicles contributes to safety on and off the road. To maximize safety and meet customer demand, Del City continues to expand its offering of ECCO® lighting, leading manufacturer of reversing safety products and amber warning lights.