You find yourself in an airport or hotel room in another country, and you really need to charge your phone, camera or game system. But what is that strange-looking outlet? It has round holes! And ...

Electrical outlets are likely among the most significant and overlooked devices in the common household. And, depending on where you are in the world, you may have a vastly different image pop in your ...

Most drivers know that you should change your spark plugs routinely to keep your car's engine running smoothly. However, when it comes to gapping spark plugs, many people may find themselves confused.

There are many paths on the quest for horsepower. You have the obvious modifications, of course, like installing a turbocharger or a supercharger, but there are ...

This is an extreme Champion racing spark plug once used in 15:1 NASCAR superspeedway motors with a radically cut-back side electrode. Spark plug manufacturers usually spot-weld side electrodes to the ...

Confusion in the electrical sector has led to claims that all Schuko plugs and sockets are banned. This is not true.

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