This video covers the steps required to install a new electrical outlet, although this is not new construction, the outlet is being installed in an open wall so the electrical box, etc that I use is for new construction and the steps would be the same. As with all my videos I’ve tried to be as detailed as possible so that anyone could complete this task after watching the video.
Now for my disclaimer, I am not an electrician, I do not proclaim to be one, I am a hobbyist who has worked around electricity and I am comfortable doing my own work. This does not mean that I know everything nor that the work I do is up to code. If in doubt please consult an electrician on your specific requirements before attempting any work on your own. Although this is an instructional video, I do not assume any responsibility for any work that you perform.
The National Fire Protection Association is encouraging you to get grounded in the basics of electrical safety.
According to the NFPA, electrical distribution and lighting equipment were involved in an estimated 20,900 reported home structure fires in 2005. These fires resulted in 500 civilian deaths and 1,100 civilian injuries, with 2 million in direct property damage.
To learn more about what you can do to keep your home safe from electrical fires, come www.nfpa.org.
This video shows the basics in easy-to-understand language. It shows you what a basic circuit looks like and even shows you how to add a switch to a light within that circuit.
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/electric-vocabulary
We all know the words around electricity, “charge,” “positive,” “battery” and more. But where do they come from and what do they really mean? Let the history of these words illuminate the physics of electric phenomena.
This pilot’s abilities are tested as he faces a serious situation trying to land at night with an electrical failure.
Watch in HD – Cessna 172
General note regarding Electrical Failures:
Most airplanes are designed in such a way that all major systems (such as primary flight controls and engine(s) will continue to function fine in the event of an electrical failure.
In fact, many airplanes that do not need to operate near controlled airspace, do not have electrical systems at all.
However, things like radios, lights, transponders, electronic flaps, and so on, are obviously going to be unavailable in the event of an electrical failure, so it is a serious if not dire situation – especially at night.
As for the specifics of this situation, I got the following additional info from Steven:
There was a dead cell in the battery that obviously caused some sort of electrical short when the load became too great. Pretty sure they just replaced the battery and the system was fine.
EDIT: There is a great comment thread on reddit about this, and it links back to an older thread discussing the raw footage.
– most questions that come up have been answered in one the threads:
Thanks to Steven Martinet for sharing this footage and being willing to be “Flight Chopped” 🙂
More of his flying videos can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/prometheus5500/videos
DISCLAIMER: I am a “weekend warrior” private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial.I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience – I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve…. Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share.Feed back is invited; however, please keep it positive
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Shannon from http://www.house-improvements.com shows you the steps to doing electrical wiring rough-in during your house renovation or improvement project.