Search Results | electric light
Your search for "electric light" returned 1,529 results
How Three-Way Switches Work
home.howstuffworks.com/three-way.htm
You probably have at least one light that is controlled by two separate switches -- either switch can turn it on or off. Find out how the light knows what to do with two sources of input.
Using Neon Colors in Fashion and Graphic Design
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/artwork/neon-colors.htm
Neon colors, also sometimes referred to as fluorescent colors, are the rock stars of the visible spectrum — bold, electric and impossible to ignore.
What if I Were Struck by Lightning?
science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/storms/struck-by-lightning.htm
Being struck by lighting can happen in a large number of ways with a direct strike being the worst. Find out what happens if you're struck by lightning.
How to Repair an Oven
home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-repair-an-oven.htm
Gas and electric ovens operate fairly simply, and their components are designed for quick disassembly. Learn to service and repair them.
How Auroras Work
science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/atmospheric/aurora.htm
An aurora is a light phenomenon caused by solar winds interacting with the Earth's magnetic field. Learn more about auroras.
1927 Harley-Davidson BA
auto.howstuffworks.com/1927-harley-davidson-ba.htm
The 1927 Harley-Davidson BA was a single-cylinder motorcycle was economical, but sold poorly. Learn why in pictures and a profile of the Harley BA.
How Fiber Optics Work
computer.howstuffworks.com/fiber-optic.htm
Fiber optics is a really cool technology that enables the long-distance transmission of data in light signals, and is used in many more ways than you think.
How does a fluorescent starter work?
home.howstuffworks.com/question337.htm
Fluorescent starters are used in several types of fluorescent lights. The starter is there to help the lamp light. Learn about fluorescent starters.
How Grow Houses Work
science.howstuffworks.com/life/botany/grow-house.htm
Grow houses are homes devoted to growing marijuana. Learn why grow houses may be in your neighborhood, especially if you live in Cali or Vancouver.
How to Build a Magnetic Generator
home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/construction/how-to-build-magnetic-generator.htm
You'd like to build a magnetic generator as you've heard it's just the thing to provide cheap energy for your house. Read on and learn how to build a small model magnetic generator before you progress to the bigger version.