Universal housing for electrical and electronic applications
Universal housing comes in different shapes, colours and materials. Whether you need something wall or ceiling-mounted, or on a table or desk; whether portable or networked – the reichelt online shop has the solution for every electrical and electronic application. Safety aspects to keep in mind Depending on where the electronic components are to be […]
Make your home smart with Homematic IP
Every home can be smartly retrofitted, without huge costs or complicated installation. Here we‘ll show you how with some basic smart home tech from Homematic IP. The central switching point of the smart home is the Homematic IP Access Point. It is connected to the router and then connects all other devices with each other, […]
Which network solution should you choose?
With the right network, you can enjoy a multimedia living room with a fully networked office, or complete home automation. But, depending on how you want to use it, your bandwidth requirements and the location, there are several network options available. Ethernet, WiFi or Powerline…which is the best network solution for you? Prioritise connection quality […]
Installing a carbon monoxide detector
It’s certainly an invisible danger: odourless, colourless and virtually tasteless, escaping carbon monoxide in living rooms is particularly dangerous. Breathing it in can lead to serious health consequences, and even death. Special carbon monoxide or CO alarms warn us when highly dangerous gas escapes and protect us against life-threatening poisoning. But to work, they must […]
The new General Data Protection Regulation and the vulnerability of USB-Sticks
The clock is ticking: by 25th May 2018 at the latest, the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will apply and any non-compliant organisations will be subject to severe penalties. Companies of all sizes must adapt their security measures accordingly and install any missing protection mechanisms. A potential data leak source, which is often […]
Luminosity, light colour and creating different effects: everything you need to know about LED lights
LED lights are robust, durable, energy-efficient, powerful, produce low-emissions and are becoming more affordable. LED bulbs provide better luminosity and last much longer than standard incandescent light bulbs, halogen and energy-saving light bulbs. Here are some key things to consider when buying an LED light. Lumens instead of watts Luminous flux is one of the […]
Connections for display interfaces: an overview
To connect monitors, video projectors or televisions to a PC, analogue interfaces such as the VGA connection were standard for a long time, but these are now obsolete. Today we use digital interfaces such as DVI, HDMI or display ports. But how are they different and which connection is suitable for what? Today’s common digital […]
Protection from toxic soldering fumes is essential
Solder fumes are toxic and can cause health problems. Therefore, it should never be inhaled and the best solution is to filter the contaminated air. Solder fume extraction systems with high efficiency filters protect the user and others from harmful fumes. Even lead-free solder fumes pose a health risk Many people believe that today’s lead-free […]
How to spot soldering defects and desolder
Soldering defects can be fatal, which makes it vital to work with upmost care and be able to desolder the faulty joints when necessary. Here is our advice when working with soldering devices.
Choosing the right soldering temperature and iron
When soldering, taking proper time to prepare can prevent mistakes that might easily become a health hazard. This is why choosing the right soldering temperature and selecting your soldering iron should be given good consideration.
