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Before we get into the details of what a surge protector is, why you might need one, and which one you should get, we're going to learn what a power spike is. Power Spike a.k.a. Power SurgeA power spike (or power surge) is a rapid rise in voltage that exceeds over the normal amount of electricity. It lasts about a thousandth of a second, but can cause damage to plugged in electronic devices. Devices that can be harmed include TVs, phones, computers, microwaves, DVD players, fax ma …

Brushed or brushless? Which one is better? You've probably noticed that tools with brushless DC motors are higher in price than brushed. Does that mean their performance is higher? Whether it's brushed or brushless, these motors are both rotating because of the same thing: magnets. Just like putting two same sides of a magnet together (N & N or S & S), they push away. This is the same force that keeps the motor shaft continuously rotating. Brushed Motors In a …

Sometimes an extension cord is perfectly fine and just one or both of the ends are not connecting or are damaged. You might also own a 100 foot cord and want to turn it into two 50' cords. Replacing plug ends is an easy task that can be done by anyone. Whether you need it to plug into your vehicle's block heater or for industrial worksite purposes, these steps will help you get the cord back to doing watt it's suppose to do. What You Need: Wire cuttersUtility knifeScrew driverNew p …