What Are The Different Types of TV Sockets & Fan Controllers?
There
are different types of sockets that offer unique advantages. You will have to
choose sockets for connecting your TV and then there is the fan controller. Find out the different
types of sockets that you will need in your home and their key benefits.
When
it comes to television socket, there are two main options. You should choose
the right one based on the signal quality required.
PAL
BL female socket is the usual design that is used in most residential and
commercial settings. They are mostly mounted on wall plates, but there are other
options including fascia mount. These sockets are also available as plugs and
sockets that fit on the end of cables. There are many benefits of using this
type of socket.
- They can be easily connected and
removed from the TV fly lead
- Usually, almost all fly leads come
with male plugs for PAL BL female sockets
Always
choose F connector because it is considered as the most optimal for TV
connections. There is least possible noise and signal loss.
The
F connector Barrel Socket is another type of socket. They are commonly seen
used with digital TV. They are considered even better than PAL BL sockets when
it comes to retaining signal strength. The key benefits include lower noise and
signal loss and higher level of mechanical reliability.
Fan Controller
There
are two commonly used controllers – a more compact and lightweight unit and a
larger and more expensive one. Both use different mechanisms for controlling
fan speed. And then there is a hybrid unit that offers the best of both.
- Circuit
Board Type: This is the lighter and
compact type of controller. It works by switching mains voltage on/off
cycle instantly. The on-off cycle can run several times in a second. Some
types of circuit board controllers can also allow temperature based
control.
- Variac
Style Controller: This type of controller
features an electric transformer. It works by controlling the regular
mains voltage provided to the fan. There is no on-off cycle, but it
doesn't provide you any temperature control feature.
- Hybrid
Controllers: This third type of controller
provides the best of both the above-mentioned types of controllers. In
this case, a variable transformer is used similar to the variac style
controller, but there is also an electronic circuit board for controlling
the variac. It can also provide automatic temperature control.
Electrical Isolator
Electrical
isolators are manually operated switches that provide optimal safety by
separating a part of the electrical power. They enable opening a circuit
without any load. An isolator is designed specifically for isolation of one
part of the circuit from the other. They are used at both ends of a circuit breaker
to allow repair without any potential hazards. There are different types of electrical
isolator including single break, double break, and pantograph type
isolators.
So
when building a new home or changing your existing electrical wiring and switches,
make sure to choose the right type of socket. Whether it’s the television
socket or fan control, the right choice can mean more convenience and more
safety.
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