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No,the purpose is to demonstrate which wires are hot and which aren't.That way if someone comes along in three or four years they don't have to guess.

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What are the glass caps from old power line poles called?

Insulators.


Why should electrolytic capacitors not to be used in AC circuits?

Electrolytic caps are polorized and are used for filtering and will charge up to a DC value as in power supplies.


How do you replace the wire on an old fashioned fuse?

You do not replace the wire - you replace the fuse as a whole unit. Never try to "get by" with anything but the correct fuse - it is asking for a fire if you don't. If you have the old style which have screw on caps, you remove the caps and replace the fuse with the exact fuse material that is identical to the one that burned. Reinstall the caps tight and re-insert the fuse. These types of fuses are becoming obsolete and can be hard to find the fuse material for them. You can replace the fuse with a newer fuse rated for the same amperage as the old one. Note, however, that this type of fuse is higher amperage - 30 amps or above. The type of fuse described at the beginning of this answer - the old "screw in" type - is not fixable - it must be replaced outright


What precautions should be taken when connecting an electrolytic capacitor in circuit?

Most electrolytic caps are polarized, so they will only go in a DC circuit one way - if you reverse them, they will explode (wear goggles!).


How do you make a non-polarized electrolytic capacitor?

Take two electrolytic capacitors of the same voltage and capacity, connect the positive leads together and connect the negative leads to the circuit. Just keep in mind that this will reduce the cap. value by half (2, 1000uF caps = 500uF) Also the voltage of the circuit should not exceed the voltage of one of the caps.

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Difference between plummer and pillow block?

There is really no difference between the two. Although it seems common practice that the plummer blocks are split, with bolt on caps.


Is there a difference between men's and women's baseball caps?

Yes, there are differences between men's and women's baseball caps. Men's caps tend to have a larger and more structured fit, while women's caps are often more fitted and have a smaller overall size. Additionally, women's caps may have more feminine design elements such as floral patterns or pastel colors, whereas men's caps typically feature more neutral colors and simpler designs. It's important to consider these differences when choosing a baseball cap for a specific gender.


In email what is the difference between big RE and little re?

Any word that is all caps in email signifies that the writer is yelling.


What is the difference between red top milk and blue top milk?

There really is no difference. Maybe different brands made them. But Land-o-Lakes does make both blue and red caps...


What is the difference between snapback and cap?

snapbacks have the snap thingy in the back, where fitted caps dont. Snapbacks have a flat top and are more flat on the top.


What does s-caps on a metal detector mean?

Cast iron (square nails) and steel objects (bottle caps) exhibit both electrical and ferromagnetic properties.


Are there different sizes of percussion caps for different calibers of black powder rifles?

no, only caps for percussions pistols and caps for percussion rifles. gun stores know the difference.


How much do veneer caps cost?

Venner caps cost between $600 and $1000.


What is the Difference between a 4 bolt and 2bolt Chevy 350?

On a 4 bolt block, the three center main caps are held on by 4 bolts instead of 2.


What is the difference between maintenance batteries and maintenance free batteries?

Maintenance free batteries have no filler caps and you do not need to check the level nor add distilled water.


Should electrical suplies include more then just electrical tape?

Yes.You need pliers and wire caps at a minimum.A multitester is very handy as well.


What is the difference between vented and non-vented caps?

A vented gas cap vents the gas fumes into the atmosphere. A non-vented cap system routes the fumes thru the engine to be burned.