Whether you're installing, extending, or rewiring a circuit, finding out the wire gauge and amperage you will need is a key first step. The gauge—or size—of the wire used needs to match the circuit's ...

When it's time to shop gauges, what you need to know and how to choose. The instrument panel in our hot rod is something we look at every time we get behind the wheel—and oftentimes as we pass by. Yet ...

Fuel gauges are fairly simple mechanisms. They point to “E” when the tank is nearly empty and “F” when it’s full. At least, until it doesn’t. Then you’re left in the dark, guessing how many miles you ...

In today’s boats, electric power rivals the importance of engine horsepower. Even the electronic control unit on today’s marine engines—that brain that makes outboards and inboards do what we want ...

Which type of refrigeration manifold gauge do you commonly use — digital or mechanical? Each type has its advantages and disadvantages. Newer digital manifolds have a lot to offer and can make ...

When selecting analog snake cable, you usually have three gauge sizes from which to choose. It used to be that most snakes were 22 AWG. But over the years, 24 AWG snakes have gradually taken over. In ...

Boost gauges are regarded as essential instruments by car enthusiasts who are interested in tracking their engine’s performance. They keep an eye on the boost pressure produced by the engine’s ...