Module 3: Basic Electricity for HVAC

Course Content

Atoms and Electricity
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Are Atoms?
Structure of an Atom
What Is Electricity?
Conductors and Insulators
Why Electricity Is Important in HVAC
Atoms and Electricity – Knowledge Check
Voltage
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is Voltage?
Sources of Voltage
How Voltage Works in an HVAC System
Measuring Voltage
Why Voltage Matters
Voltage – Knowledge Check
Current (Amperage)
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is Current?
How Current Flows
Measuring Current
Why Current Is Important
Current in HVAC Systems
Current (Amperage) – Knowledge Check
Resistance
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is Resistance?
What Causes Resistance?
Measuring Resistance
Resistance in HVAC Systems
Why Resistance Matters
Resistance – Knowledge Check
Power
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is Electrical Power?
Understanding Watts
Power in HVAC Systems
Measuring Electrical Power
Why Power Matters
Power – Knowledge Check
Ohm’s Law
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is Ohm’s Law?
Understanding the Ohm’s Law Formula
Using Ohm’s Law
Ohm’s Law Example
Why HVAC Technicians Use Ohm’s Law
Ohm’s Law – Knowledge Check
Watt’s Law
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is Watt’s Law?
Understanding Watt’s Law
Using Watt’s Law
Watt’s Law Example
Why HVAC Technicians Use Watt’s Law
Watt’s Law – Knowledge Check
Series Circuits
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is a Series Circuit?
How a Series Circuit Works
Characteristics of Series Circuits
Series Circuits in HVAC Systems
Advantages and Disadvantages of Series Circuits
Series Circuits – Knowledge Check
Parallel Circuits
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is a Parallel Circuit?
How a Parallel Circuit Works
Characteristics of Parallel Circuits
Parallel Circuits in HVAC Systems
Series vs. Parallel Circuits
Parallel Circuits – Knowledge Check
Transformers
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is a Transformer?
How a Transformer Works
Primary and Secondary Windings
Transformers in HVAC Systems
Common Transformer Problems
Transformers – Knowledge Check
Capacitors
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is a Capacitor?
Types of Capacitors
How a Capacitor Works
Common Capacitor Failures
Capacitor Safety
Capacitors – Knowledge Check
Contactors
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is a Contactor?
How a Contactor Works
Parts of a Contactor
Common Contactor Problems
Testing a Contactor
Contactors – Knowledge Check
Relays
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is a Relay?
How a Relay Works
Types of Relay Contacts
Relays in HVAC Systems
Common Relay Problems
Relays – Knowledge Check
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
5 Topics
1 Quiz
What Are Fuses and Circuit Breakers?
Understanding Fuses
Understanding Circuit Breakers
Common Causes of Blown Fuses and Tripped Breakers
Safe Troubleshooting Practices
Fuses and Circuit Breakers – Knowledge Check
Final Quiz
Lesson 3.3 Final Quiz