Appliances and the Functional Steady-State

What does steady state mean? A system is said to be in steady state when its outputs no longer change over time, even though the system is still active. For example, in an electrical circuit, once all voltages and currents stabilize after startup or input changes, the system is considered to be in steady state. […]

Why Neutral and Ground should not be Bonded at the Appliance

In the field, it’s not uncommon to see neutral and ground bonded together at the terminal block of a 240V appliance—especially on ranges and dryers. Sometimes it’s done out of habit, other times from misunderstanding the wiring code. But this small connection can have major implications. In this article, we’ll walk through why neutral and […]