#electrical-engineering
29 episodes
#3825: Low Voltage, High Stakes: Electricians vs Linemen
Why 120V is "low voltage" and what separates electricians from linemen at the meter.
#3821: The Blue Plug That Runs the World
Everything you never knew about the industrial plug hiding in plain sight on every construction site and festival stage.
#3818: Three Fixes for Loose Europlugs in Israeli Sockets
Stop wrestling with loose power tool plugs. Three cheap, practical fixes for the Europlug-to-Israeli-socket mismatch.
#3810: What's Inside Those Fenced Electrical Compounds?
Distribution substations step down high voltage for neighborhoods. Here's how they work and why we need them.
#3245: Why Integrated LED Fixtures Are Beating Smart Bulbs
Smart bulbs cram radios into metal cages. Integrated fixtures solve that—and Matter makes it seamless.
#3088: Can Old Israeli Apartments Be Fixed? A Renovation Reality Check
Electrical, plumbing, and insulation upgrades in aging Israeli buildings—what's actually possible and what's just myth.
#3057: Decoding the Multimeter: What That Dial Actually Does
Learn what a multimeter actually does beyond voltage—continuity, resistance, current, and how to avoid blowing it up.
#3056: How to Find Wires Before You Drill
Avoid drilling into live wires with the right tools and pattern recognition for Israeli walls.
#2576: The Centimeter-Level Challenge of Burying City Power
How cities bury high-voltage cables with centimeter precision and why some still keep wires overhead.
#2568: When Does Your House Need Three-Phase Power?
Why industrial machines need different electricity — and when your home AI rig might too.
#2564: The Hidden Genius of Everyday Objects
Nichrome wire, bimetallic strips, and the chemistry of browning — how a $15 appliance packs serious engineering.
#2270: How Your Laptop Charger Conquered the World
The heavy travel transformer is extinct, thanks to a clever engineering revolution inside every power brick. We explain the tech and which devices ...
#2269: Ungrounded: The Hidden Danger in Your Israeli Socket
Why does your imported vacuum feel dangerous? We trace the fault path from a Europlug to a potential shock, explaining which appliances need ground...
#2268: The Universal Power Cord's Quiet Masterpiece
A deep dive into the humble IEC power cable—the C13 and C14 connectors. We explore the history, physics, and surprising engineering that makes this...
#2252: Why Lithium-Ion Won (And What's Next)
How the physics of lithium made it the king of batteries, and the engineering breakthroughs—from silicon anodes to solid-state cells—that are pushi...
#1937: Debunking Battery Myths: Memory Effect and the 80% Rule
The "memory effect" is dead. Here's why charging to 80% is the new rule for phone and EV battery longevity.
#1935: The Charger Graveyard: How to Avoid Buying a Fire Hazard
Stop plugging in mystery chargers! Learn how to spot safe, smart chargers that won't fry your batteries—or your house.
#1875: Why TOSLINK Beats USB for Noisy Mini PCs
Is optical really better than USB? We break down the noise, jitter, and bandwidth trade-offs in your home audio setup.
#1873: Your Gadgets Are Screaming at Each Other
Every electronic device is broadcasting invisible noise. Here’s how engineers build cages to keep the chaos from crashing your gadgets.
#1243: How to Hack a Smart Home for the Sabbath
How do you navigate a smart home when you can't flip a switch? Explore the engineering behind making modern technology Shabbat-compliant.
#783: The Secret Protocol That Controls Your Monitors
Stop struggling with monitor buttons. Learn how HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C handle software syncing and complex multi-screen setups.
#726: Decoding IP Ratings: What Waterproof Really Means
Don’t let marketing buzzwords ruin your gear. Learn what IP ratings actually mean and how to protect your outdoor electronics from the elements.
#708: The Long Tail of Tech's Environmental Burden
Discover why mixing power cables can fry your PC and how a lack of industry standards creates a massive environmental and safety crisis.
#648: When Your Moisture Meter Lies
Why does a bone-dry wall read 100% moisture? Herman and Corn demystify the physics of pinless meters and how to spot "ghost" leaks.