What are relays and when are they used?

What are relays and when are they used?

Electric relays in a vehicle fulfil an extremely important function. These small components are responsible for ensuring the proper flow of current from the battery to the receiver.  Thanks to them  the lights  function properly on the car. Therefore, it is essential that these switches are fully efficient. Therefore, if any of them is  damaged, it must be replaced  immediately.

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Are clearance lamps mandatory?

Are clearance lamps mandatory?

The type of lamps in the vehicle may depend on the nature of the car. It is therefore very important to know the regulations that exactly describes  what lamps should be installed in a given vehicle. Failure to comply with them may result not only in creating a serious threat on the road, but also the diver can get a high fine. Are clearance  lamps mandatory equipment for every vehicle?

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Obligatory electrical equipment for trucks

Obligatory electrical equipment for trucks

Because of very intensive use, each truck must be equipped with the necessary accessories. Electrical equipment for trucks is a category that includes parts that allow the proper flow of electric current in the truck. Their presence in the vehicle is necessary because it has a direct impact on the safety of the driver and other road users. What accessories should the vehicle be equipped with?

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What is forklift lighting?

What is forklift lighting?

Traffic regulations precisely regulate the problem of proper lighting of the vehicle. The applied standards describe the number and type of necessary lamps that a car must have. A forklift is a specific type of vehicle, commonly used when performing works by workers in the factory. What kind of forklift lighting must the machine be equipped with?

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Tractor accessories that increase the efficiency of farm work

Tractor accessories that increase the efficiency of farm work

It is hard to imagine the proper work in a farm without a tractor. This machine allows you to perform work both within the farm and in the field. However, to enable effective performance of activities, it is necessary to properly equip the tractor. The necessary parts and accessories for the tractor allow you to work in safe conditions.

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Trailer sockets - their role and application

Trailer sockets - their role and application

Road traffic regulations precisely regulate issues related to the proper lighting of each type of vehicle. The lack of appropriate lamps is associated not only with creating a threat on the road, but also with the possibility of getting a high fine. What is the connection with the lighting of trailer socket and what is the role of this accessory?

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Distinguishing plates - how to mark the vehicle?

Distinguishing plates - how to mark the vehicle?

Long and heavy vehicles (lorries and special vehicles) which total weight exceeds 7.5 tons - excluding the truck tractor - must have appropriate distinguishing plates. Their presence is strictly regulated by the relevant regulations. How should a vehicle be properly marked to participate in a road traffic safely?

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What is the function of warning beams on a truck?

What is the function of warning beams on a truck?

Participating in road traffic, we can meet vehicles on the road equipped with warning lamps. Typically, this type of lighting is blue, red or the most popular orange. Warning beams on a truck or other vehicle can play a specific role. What are the function of this type of lighting on the vehicle?

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How to connect jumper cables?

How to connect jumper cables?

The battery in the vehicle can be an extremely fickle. It can discharge in the most surprising moment. Therefore, it is recommended to have jumper cables in the car, which will help us restart the vehicle. However, it is very important to connect them to the car properly. So how do you properly connect the jumper cables to the battery? How to connect jumper cables to the battery? 

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Safety warning accessories

Safety warning accessories

Warning accessories are sometimes necessary in case of unexpected difficulties on the road. The warning triangle ensures safety in road traffic - both for the driver of the damaged car and for other road users. Therefore, it is very important to place properly the warning triangle on the road. When should the warning triangle be used and where should it be placed?

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