Iron Not Heating? Causes, Checks and Safe Fixes
Iron not heating? Check the socket, plug and cord first, then the thermostat and element. What the light means, when to repair, and our dry iron MRPs.
Electrical guides for your home
What each appliance draws, how the bill is worked out, which inverter or stabilizer to buy, what to do after a shock or a short circuit, and what to check each year: our guides for running a home’s electrics.
For your home guides
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Home Office Electrical Points: Desk Sockets, USB, Data
Home office electrical points, planned: desk sockets, study table switch board, USB, RJ45, lighting, 16A loads and inverter backup, with our MRPs.
Bedroom Electrical Points: Switches, Sockets and AC
Bedroom electrical points, planned: door board, bedside 2 way switch, sockets, USB charger, night lamp, AC point and circuits, with our MRPs.
Balcony Electrical Points: Lights, Sockets and Terrace
Balcony electrical points, planned: light and switch, outdoor socket, washing machine point, terrace lights, pump and RCCB, with all our MRPs.
Living Room Electrical Points: Board, Sofa, TV and AC
Living room electrical points, planned: 12M hall board, grouped lights, fan regulators, sofa side sockets, TV wall, AC and main door, with our MRPs.
Electrical Safety for Elderly at Home: A Practical Guide
Electrical safety for elderly at home: night lights, switches they can find, a call bell from bed, bathroom safety, the RCCB and cords, with our MRPs.
Do Power Saving Devices Work? What Really Cuts Your Bill
Do power saving devices work? Why a power saver plug does not cut home units, the safety risks, why bills seem to drop, and what really saves electricity.
UPS vs Inverter: Difference and Which Is Better for Home
UPS vs inverter: the difference in changeover time and backup, which is better for home, whether a UPS can replace an inverter, and running a computer safely.
TV Wall Electrical Points: Sockets, Cables and Data
TV wall electrical points, planned: how many sockets, set-top box and data points, wiring a wall-mounted TV, HDMI sockets and circuits, with MRPs.
Voltage Stabilizer for AC and Fridge: Do You Need One?
Voltage stabilizer for AC and fridge: normal voltage in India, why it fluctuates, what to do, stabilizer vs spike guard, and sizing for 1.5 and 2 ton ACs.
Single Phase vs Three Phase: Home Connection Guide
Single phase vs three phase for Indian homes: 230 V vs 400 V, when you need 3 phase, splitting loads, sanctioned load on your bill and kW vs kVA with formulas.
Short Circuit at Home: Causes, Fire and What to Do
Short circuit at home: common causes, warning signs, what to do in an electrical fire (never water, CO2 or ABC extinguisher, call 101), and how to prevent it.
LED Bulb vs Tube Light: Watts, Units and Price
LED bulb vs tube light compared: watts, light spread, units per month, an old choke tube vs LED, which suits each room, how many lights, and our MRPs per watt.
Inverter for Home: How to Choose, Size and Connect
Inverter for home: size it in VA from your load, work out battery backup hours, tubular vs flat plate, sine wave, and a safe connection with its own MCB.
How to Calculate Electricity Bill: Formula and Units
How to calculate electricity bill in India: units = watts × hours ÷ 1000, meter readings, slabs, fixed charge, duty, and a fully worked 359-unit example.
Home Electrical Maintenance Checklist for India
Home electrical maintenance checklist: monthly to five-yearly checks, signs old house wiring needs rewiring, what rewiring cost depends on, and a new-home list.
Electrical vs Electronics: Difference With Examples
Electrical vs electronics: power vs control, AC vs DC, devices that are both, LED drivers, fan regulators, MCBs, and what each engineering course studies.
Electric Shock First Aid: Steps, Chart and Prevention
Electric shock first aid in order: switch off, separate safely, call 112 or 108, check breathing, CPR if trained, then a medical check. Chart and prevention.
Ceiling Fan Power Consumption: Normal vs BLDC Fan
Ceiling fan power consumption in watts and units per hour, day and month, BLDC vs normal fan savings, how regulators change the watts, and the capacitor’s role.
Appliance Power Consumption Chart: Units per Hour
Appliance power consumption chart for Indian homes: typical watts and units per hour or day for AC, fridge, geyser, induction, fan, iron, TV and LED lamps.