Basic Electrical Theory

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Basic Electrical Theory

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In this episode of HVAC School, we talk BASIC electrical theory. Ohm's law, Watt's law, inductive vs. resistive loads, inductive reactance, loads, switches and circuits and more...

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Oct 12, 2016

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