Technician's Journal by Triplett

If you were ever riding in a car listening to an AM radio station and you drove under high voltage lines, you would notice a buzzing sound coming from the radio. No matter what station you changed to, this interference...

If there was one task that every security system or CCTV installer performs every day, it’s terminating cables with BNC connectors. Long-time pros install BNC connectors purely using muscle memory, automatically prepping, and fitting them without even thinking about it....

The role of humidity in a greenhouse Greenhouses have been long used by farmers and growers to extend the growing season of various crops or flower to year-round. From azaleas to zinnias, from cannabis to cucumbers, greenhouses are also used...

From checking for a child’s fever to checking if food is cooked thoroughly, to troubleshooting a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, thermometers are everywhere, and they’re invaluable for measuring temperatures. Whether a parent or a pro, it’s always...

There is a wide range of settings where measuring sound levels is a priority. In many cases, monitoring sound levels is important for worker or visitor safety, to avoid harmful sound levels. Sound level monitoring may also be tied to...

Electricians use various measuring instruments to check the working and performance of electronic devices. Digital multimeters are one of the popular devices, which are used for measuring multiple electrical values, including current (amps), voltage (volts), resistance (ohms), and so on....

We live and work in environments where the environmental conditions may range from silent to noisy to the degree of becoming hazardous or unsafe. Working in such work environments for a long time may affect your health and safety. This...

Monitoring air quality is a crucial aspect in keeping the air and overall environment clean and safe, whether indoors or outdoors. Why is air quality important? This is because it directly impacts not just the environment but also human health....

Wind behavior is one of the important aspects of weather forecasting because it can predict the onset of storms or windy day. This behavior is analyzed using instruments such as anemometers. Invented in 1450 by Alberti, the designs of anemometers...