History of the Power Grid

History of the Power Grid

A power grid is an interrelated network that is used to deliver electricity from producers to consumers. It is made up of generating stations that produce electric power, electrical substations that are responsible for stepping electrical voltage up for transmission and down for distribution, high voltage line carrying power from far sources … Read more

Tips for Extending Your Phone’s Battery Life in an Emergency

Tips for Extending Your Phone’s Battery Life in an Emergency

Many of us plug in our smartphones every night before bedtime and expect their batteries to last throughout the day. While most iOS and Android handsets can function for a good 12-18 hours, what happens when there’s an emergency and you’re unable to find a power source? Having reception is critical to … Read more

Tips for Finding and Eliminating Household Energy Vampires

Tips for Finding and Eliminating Household Energy Vampires

The electricity bill is high again this month, and you have no idea how it can be possible. Like a responsible user, you are always on your toes to save electricity around the house. It can be surprising to know that the culprits are present in the same space and they can … Read more

Do You Need an External Battery for Smartphone Gaming?

Do You Need an External Battery for Smartphone Gaming?

No matter how much smartphones seem to improve over the years, their batteries still never seem to last all that long. A lot of that isn’t due to the phone but how you use it, not to mention the demands of modern apps and gaming. One thing’s for sure: Playing games on … Read more

Tips For Reducing Power Generator Noise

Tips For Reducing Power Generator Noise

If you have ever had to use a generator or been around one you realize pretty quickly that they can get really loud. If you have an outdoor setup that you power via a power generator you might have found it hard to focus on work because of the noise. Or maybe, … Read more

A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Shed for Your Portable Generator

A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Shed for Your Portable Generator

Nobody wants to be subject to hours of 60-70 decibel sound constantly, nor do we want to suffocate on hazardous and odorless fossil fuel gases like carbon monoxide released as part of the process of combustion. We generally keep generators outside our homes for these reasons and more. However, keeping them in … Read more

A Detailed Guide: Types and Sizes of Batteries

A Detailed Guide: Types and Sizes of Batteries

A battery consists of one or more cells that go under chemical reactions in order to generate the flow of electrons within a circuit. The technology of battery is continuously evolving; smaller, better, and much more efficient batteries are being introduced in the market. But what was the purpose of creating batteries … Read more

Are Single-Use Batteries Recyclable?

Are Single-Use Batteries Recyclable?

Batteries are very useful items for most people. They give power to different devices and gadgets. There are many different types of batteries available in the market. Some are rechargeable, while some can only be used once. Despite the ubiquity of batteries, it is still not clear what we can do with … Read more