In This Issue
Vol. 8 No. 3 (Summer 2000)
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Carbon tracking: Poor insulation combined with contaminants is a potential fire cause
When considering the possibility of an electrically caused fire, don’t overlook carbon tracking. Find out how carbon tracking occurs and under what conditions it may cause fires.
How it Works
Newer toasters incorporate electronics instead of bimetals. Learn how the new technology works and how it differs from the "old-fashioned" way of making toast.
How Hot Does It Get?
A portable gas grill certainly gets hot enough to cook your steak, but how hot does it get inside, and more importantly, how hot do the outer surface of the grill become?
Special Report — Burn Tests: Ignition Elevation
In preparation for a series of articles about determining fire origins, we conducted comparison burn tests of overstuffed chairs to isolate the effects of changing one variable. What we learned about the elevation of ignition locations just might surprise you.
Novelty Lamps: Potential Fire Causes?
You can’t judge a book by its cover, and our tests of novelty lamps proved that axiom true. You can’t tell by looking if a product is a likely fire hazard until you’ve discovered it’s true yourself. Check out our results.
Electrical Basics Self-Study Courses Introduce Important Fundamentals
Want to learn more about electricity and electrical equipment but don’t have the time, access or desire to attend a classroom course? Then check out Cutler-Hammer University and our article about its self-study classes.
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Fast Facts • Something for Nothing • Reviews • In-Court Tips • Product Recalls and Manufacturer Problems • Techniques • Site Surfing
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