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Building trades ;. no.II Complete career & techincal education library ; Volume 1 Complete career & techincal education library; . Volume 1 Construction and building trades Electrical systems Electricity and electronics Electronics and electrical engineering;. vol. 1 Home inspector Residential construction Residential electrical wiringSummary: Electrical is a fifteen-minute video which is part of the series, Vo/Tech: Ins and Outs.This fast-paced, entertaining, and intriguing series introduces several occupations in the vast career pathway of vocational and technical trades. Viewers are taken on a journey through many different facets of vocational interest areas including welding, masonry, electrical, residential construction, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: This live-action video introduces the basics of electricity. Computer animation adds interest and excitement as the video comes to life in its coverage of atoms, conductors, insulators, free electrons, voltage, current, resistance, magnetism, attraction-repulsion, electromagnets, a simple circuit, and other electrical principles. Ideal for courses in electricity, physics, science, automotive,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Those who work with electricity encounter many hazards, including electric shock and electrical fires. This video details safety procedures for these hazards as well as protection of electrical instruments and solid-state devices. An excellent overview for those who work with electricity and as a general safety video for everyone.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Students learn to use a systematic approach to locate electrical problems: know the circuit, isolate the problem, test components, fix the problem, and retest the circuit. Viewers also learn about common problems found in resistors, capacitors, relays, circuit breakers, motors, and other components.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: This video looks at common automotive electrical problems. It covers how to use a DVOM to check continuity, voltage, resistance, and amperage; inspect, test, and replace fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; and work on batteries and alternators. Don't get a shock-develop a well-grounded knowledge of electricity. Correlates to the standards for the Collision Repair and Refinish Technician...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: This program uses a solar-powered toy car; magnets, coils of enamel wire, a small bulb, and a propeller; copper wire; a galvanometer; a screen coil and a swing coil; aluminum rods and two dry cell batteries; liquid nitrogen, a superconductor, and a neodymium magnet; and a montage of different power plants to demonstrate the following concepts: dynamos; electromagnetic induction; how generators...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Math in Electrical Technology is an eleven-minute video which is part of the series, Math in Technology. "But why do I need math?" Now, using this series, give students a clear, definitive, and logical answer. Math is necessary to get the job done in most technical fields, including auto mechanics, electricity/electronics, and the building trades. Each video shows real-life problem situations...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: This video uses 3-D animation and live action to make basic electrical circuits come to life. The properties of series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits are easy to grasp when you can see the electrons flow through each circuit leg in each circuit type. Ohm's Law is illustrated with animated pie charts and basic calculations that isolate each section of the circuit. A must for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: In this video, students will learn how to install cables, wires, boxes, and devices to control current flow, such as switches, outlets, and circuit breakers. Particular attention is paid to safety and the standards of the National Electrical Code. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Shawn, our narrator, has become an apprentice electrician for the day. We follow him through the specific steps of wiring a house as he works with a professional electrician. The video covers wiring diagrams, breaker panels, circuit breakers, switches, and outlet wiring. A quick but instructive look at the basics of wiring.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Updated for 2009! This video provides an overview of the charging system, with its battery, alternator, voltage regulator, and starter solenoid; a detailed examination of the alternator and its construction; a close-up look at the function of the alternator's rectifier; and a comparison of the internal voltage-type voltage regulator with its predecessors, the remote solid state and contact...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Updated for 2009! In this video, an automotive technician troubleshoots the most common problems involving the starting system. Difficulties with the battery, solenoid, starter, flywheel, pinion gear, and secondary wiring are considered, with special attention given to testing, removing, and replacing the starter motor and solenoid. Problems with the neutral safety switch and column-mounted...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Ignition System Operation is a twenty-one minute video which is part of the series, Electrical Systems. Using 3-D animation and live-action close-ups of electrical system components, these videos examine and explain elements of various systems, troubleshooting, conducting basic tests, and basic repair procedures for many system failures. Also provides detailed information about the proper tools...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 1999
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Summary: Updated for 2009! After thoroughly reviewing the fundamentals of the ignition system, this video focuses in on five components: spark plugs, secondary wires, ignition coils, distributors, and electronic control units. Distributorless ignition systems are discussed as well.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Updated for 2009! This video explains the functions of the starting system and the construction of its components in detail: the battery, starter motor, starter drive, solenoid, in-dash or in-column ignition switch, and neutral safety switch or clutch switch.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Updated for 2009! In this video, an automotive technician demonstrates how to inspect, maintain, and replace secondary wires, spark plugs, distributors, ignition coils, electronic control units, and power train control modules. Ignition timing is also covered, and common problems involving all components are illustrated, with an emphasis on spark plugs (flashover, insulator cracks, fouling,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Updated for 2009! In this video, an automotive technician shows how to diagnose charging system malfunctions: first, by visual inspection of battery terminals, wires, belts, and fuses/fusible links, and then by gathering data with an amp meter, a volt meter, a noise detector, and a load tester. The video also demonstrates how to remove an alternator (both swivel mount and spring-loaded idler...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Updated for 2009! Although the specific procedures for using load testers vary by car make and model, the general procedures are similar for all testers and vehicles. This video explains how to use a load tester to analyze the state of the battery, starting system, and charging system. Footage of an auto tech in action shows viewers how to check for a poor connection at the battery cables,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: In this video, viewers are shown three of the key areas to inspect when buying a home—the electrical service, plumbing, and the heating system. Beginning in the basement, our home inspector, Alex Welsh, closely checks the electrical service. He reviews the condition of the fuse box or circuit breaker box to ensure that it is properly assembled and that there are no loose connections or frayed...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Capacitors, fuses, fuse links, circuit breakers, flashers, coils, and other devices are discussed in this training video. Computer animation, component cutaways, and lab experiments are used to demonstrate how these basic components are constructed and how they operate. This is a must-see for all students of electricity-electronics, technology courses, auto mechanics, and many other subject...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Fixed resistors, variable resistors, ballast resistors, batteries, and various types of switches are explained in this program. Computer animation, component cutaways, and lab experiments are used to demonstrate how these basic components function. This is an informative video that will strengthen your curriculum. It is ideal for classes in electricity-electronics, technology, auto mechanics,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Transformers, relays, and motors are detailed in this training video. Computer animation, component cutaways, and lab experiments are used to demonstrate how basic components are constructed and operate. This is an essential training program for all students of electricity-electronics, technology courses, auto mechanics, and many other subject areas that involve electricity and electronics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Hardwiring doesn't have to be hard. This video looks at some of the most frequently encountered appliances that get wired right into a house's electrical system: electric wall heaters, electric stoves, garbage disposals, dishwashers, thermostats, garage door openers, water heaters, and electric dryers. Correlates to the National Center for Construction Education and Research standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: This video covers the general installation of electrical conduits and wires and aspects of wiring particular to new construction and older homes. Pulling cable on a construction site and setting up a structured wiring system are emphasized. Tips on how to make sense of older wiring methods are also included, as well as approaches to routing wires on rehab and renovation jobs. Correlates to the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005