Episodes

  • 01 The science of electricity - Review questions
    Oct 1 2024

    Electricity and Electronics complete course - Chapter 1 The science of electricity – Review questions.

    Narrated by Hector Vladimir

    Text from Electricity and Electronics 10th Edition by Gerrish, Dugger, and Roberts (2009).

    For educational and training purposes only.

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    21 mins
  • Is your power company ripping you off? part 16
    Sep 26 2024

    Living Off the Grid in the City Radio Show. Electric companies are often involved in corruption, theft of funds, bribery, and cheating to gain millions and billions of dollars. These funds come primarily from rate payers, but also from tax payers. There are many high profile cases to see these. Some of these cases are discussed here. Also here, I discuss some little-known tactics used by electric companies to cheat you out of your money and make you pay much higher bills than you should. Enjoy. By Hector Vladimir. Edited and updated 9-23-2024.

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    24 mins
  • 01 The science of electricity - Experiments
    Sep 25 2024

    Learn about the law of charges, static electricity, and voltage and current with these home experiments you can perform using everyday items. 00:00 Law of charges experiment 03:20 Electroscope experiment 10:50 Potato battery experiment 20:19 Series and parallel battery connections experiment The first experiment was not successful due to not following the steps on the text, and using ineffective materials and supplies. I plan to redo this experiment on the law of charges soon. Just know that a electrostatically charged bodies with like charges repel, while those with unlike (opposite charges) attract. As I understand it. This attraction is due to the electromagnetic direction of flow around the object. And, also on the state of the atoms while positively or negatively charged. Please review chapter 1 The science of electricity for more details. By Hector Vladimir 2017, 2024© https://youtu.be/b7bDHqa_zO8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwDK7cJ6vBhCU7ou921NY3M3XTW0trMg9

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    35 mins
  • Solar energy for the poor - part 3
    Sep 23 2024

    Living Off the Grid in the City Radio Show. Solar energy for the poor. This episode discusses the challenges for middle class to poor individuals and families to acquire and use alternative energy like solar. It is relatively expensive, it requires many commodities often not afforded by the poor, such as a permanent owned residence in a stand alone building. And, the financial incentives that often accompany renewable energy installations, are largely inaccessible by the poor. Here I detail these and other factors that keep these technologies away from the poor. By Hector Vladimir. Edited and updated 9-23-2024.

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    31 mins
  • 01 The science of electricity - part 2
    Sep 19 2024

    Electricity and Electronics complete course - Learn all the basic concepts of electricity and electronics. Become an electronics technician and work, build, and create electrical and electronic circuits, devices, and machines. From electrical systems to computers and robotics, electronics and electricity is the foundation of it all. Chapter 1 part 2 continues discussion of many of the most basic ideas in electricity. The terms and concepts that will get you started in a solid foundation of success begin here. Terms like electricity, voltage, current, and resistance are discussed and explained. The electrical circuit is demonstrated, and easy to understand comparisons are made. Hector Vladimir 2017, 2024© https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc54c0KickL3saW38wORiLXQ All material given here is read from the textbook Electricity and Electronics 10th Edition (ISNB 1590708849) by Gerrish, Dugger, and Roberts. (2009). For educational and training purposes only.

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    20 mins
  • 01 The science of electricity - part 1
    Sep 15 2024

    Electricity and Electronics complete course - Learn all the basic concepts of electricity and electronics. Become an electronics technician and work, build, and create electrical and electronic circuits, devices, and machines. From electrical systems to computers and robotics, electronics and electricity is the foundation of it all. Chapter 1 part 1 Introduces many of the most basic ideas in electricity. The terms and concepts that will get you started in a solid foundation of success begin here. Terms like electricity, voltage, current, and resistance are discussed and explained. The electrical circuit is demonstrated, and easy to understand comparisons are made.Hector Vladimir 2017, 2024©https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc54c0KickL3saW38wORiLXQAll material given here is read from the textbook Electricity and Electronics 10th Edition (ISNB 1590708849) by Gerrish, Dugger, and Roberts. (2009). For educational and training purposes only. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc6nd-_C6bkiKnMxLBg7DfgK http://www.youtube.com/@hbcsolarpvtech https://www.youtube.com/@HBCSolarPVTechByron Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hectorvladimir Substack: https://hectorvladimir.substack.com/

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    30 mins
  • Top 10 most efficient ICEs
    Sep 6 2024

    Top 10 most efficient ICE vehicles in the US for 2024

    Living Off the Grid in the City Radio Show

    Hector Vladimir 2015-2024©

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWqApEqGtc5tJy1BbtZaohmLi5F0-DFZ

    https://www.youtube.com/@hbcsolarpvtech

    https://www.youtube.com/@HBCSolarPVTechByron

    Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/hectorvladimir

    Substack page: https://hectorvladimir.substack.com/

    For information purposes only. Always follow appropriate and applicable regulatory code for all installations, modifications, and fabrications. For US electrical installations follow the codes of the authority having jurisdiction. For international electrical installations follow the codes of your region’s electrical authority.

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    4 mins
  • Off the grid Renegade style - part 6 (early release)
    Sep 1 2024

    Living off the grid in the city Renegade style - Nomad life or backpacking option for living off the grid. This option is the highest of all levels of living off the grid. It requires extraordinary determination, will power, and a daring attitude. It requires you to leave much behind, and risk much in your life. You need to be in good health, be smart, resourceful, and very resilient. You will have to prepare and pack a few basic items. A water container, a cutting tool (covered), a towel, and a backpack. You may need other items depending on many other factors like environment, weather, conditions, and occurrences around you. You need to be vigilant and clever on every decision you make. You must remain safe and survive every day. This is an extremely difficult choice and must be willing to risk much to engage in it. Here are a few more details.

    Hector Vladimir 2024

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    25 mins