Electrical system
Power distribution block
The power distribution block is another term used for a fuse box. All vehicles have fuses. Fuses are responsible for powering the many areas of the car that require power to work. The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment and receives its power from the alternator. When the power gets to the [...]
Expandable sleeving
Expandable sleeving is a defensive cover manufactured by woven strands that acts as an elastic shield-like wrapping over wires, cables and hoses. Expandable sleeving maintains proper organization of cables and most importantly protects such cable, wires and hoses from harm that attacks in the form of abrasion, friction, high temperatures and fire.
Sleeving is manufactured by [...]
Automotive relays
There are many components required to run all the various parts our cars need to work properly. Several of the car parts you may or may not be familiar with or have even heard of before. They all serve an important purpose and learning about what they all do can help you understand your car [...]
Dual battery systems
Almost any vehicle can be modified to have a dual battery system which composes of the vehicle’s battery which is used to run the vehicle and another larger, deep cycle battery for extended use with appliances and other needs. These setups are not difficult to implement and there are many kits and procedures that can [...]
Power inverter
Every modern car comes with its own DC power source (what most of us call the cigarette lighter). And most of us use it pretty frequently. DC power cables can be sold for all sorts of appliances, from cell phone chargers to GPS systems and mp3 players. It’s very convenient to have a power supply [...]
Car alternator
The car alternator is a very important auto part which must be working at all times for you to properly drive your vehicle. A car alternator (previously known as a generator) is responsible for providing your car’s electrical system with power. The alternator is capable of delivering power to many smaller devices in your car. [...]
Cigarette lighter adapter
Nowadays, cigarette lighter adapters in cars are used much less for cigarettes and much more for our multitude of portable gadgets requiring power from the car’s battery. Not that long ago, all cars came fitted with a cigarette lighter. Today, they are fitted with the adapter for use with other electronic equipment such as cell [...]
High output alternator
An alternator in an automobile is really an electrical generator that produces an alternating current to power the electrical system in the vehicle when the engine is running. It will also charge the battery on the vehicle. The electrical current that an alternator generates is used for the lights, fan, ignition, radio, etc.
A high output [...]
Starter solenoid
Chances are when you are late to work or busy running all those errands you have put off, you are not thinking very much about the car that gets you from place to place. Unless you are an auto mechanic or someone who genuinely has a love of cards, chances are that you take your [...]
Universal power adapter
Those who travel a great deal by car will find that a universal power adapter is the best investment that they make for their trips. This handy adapter will allow you to easily plug all your devices into the lighter in your car without an inverter. These adapters usually come with several different tips to [...]
