In this project we are going to make one very useful grid power protection circuit. This will be like a power guard system which we can use in homes or apartments to monitor the wattage of the load and also to cut off the load automatically if it starts taking too much wattage, more than […]
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Solving Inverter “No Load Auto-Shutdown” Problem
In this post I have explained how to trick an inverter’s “no load auto-shutdown” feature through an external circuit so that the inverter may be kept running even with minor, below permissible loads at the output. The idea was requested by Mr. Em. Technical Specifications Thanks for your prompt responses and guidance. I was wondering […]
5 Interesting Flip Flop Circuits – Load ON/OFF with Push-Button
Five simple yet effective electronic toggle flip flop switch circuits can be built around the IC 4017, IC 4093, and IC 4013. We will see how these can be implemented for switching a relay alternately ON OFF by alternately pressing a single push-button or through touch pads, which in turn will switch an electronic load […]
Dummy Load Circuit for Testing Power Supplies and Amplifiers
In the following post I have explained two straightforward dummy load circuits: the first one can be used for testing high current power supplies, and the second design can be used for testing large power amplifiers. Suppose you have a 10 amp power supply and you want to confirm the 10 amp output through some […]
Lathe Machine Over Load Protector Circuit
In this article I have explained a simple overload cut off circuit for safeguarding heavy mains operated machines such as a lathe machine. The idea was requested by Mr. Howard Dean. Technical Specifications May I first say I have very little knowledge of electronics although I could follow a simple diagram. I operate a small […]
Monitoring 220V AC Load Current using Current Transformer [Circuit Diagram]
In this post I have explained a circuit which can be used for monitoring or controlling AC 220V load current by sensing the load current through a contactless current transformer. Figure 1 below depicts a circuit diagram designed for a non contact load current sensing through a current transformer, which seemed to work well. It is […]