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“Thanks for reading! Follow Tack Knowledge for more updates.” Introduction With rising electricity costs and the push toward clean energy, more homeowners are exploring rooftop solar. But before you install a solar system, the first step is to calculate your home load and determine how much rooftop area you’ll need. This guide walks you through a complete step-by-step example of rooftop selection and solar sizing, so you can make informed decisions for your home. We’ll cover: How to calculate your home’s connected and daily load. Estimating peak demand. Sizing a rooftop solar system with real-world formulas. Finding out rooftop area required. Checking structural strength. Inverter and battery selection. A practical homeowner’s checklist. Let’s dive in. Step 1: Calculate the House Electrical Load First, make a list of your appliances, their power rating, and how many hours per day they run. Here’s an example of a 3–4 bedroom household. 👉 Daily energy requirement = ~22.4 kWh/day. Step 2...

“Thanks for reading! Follow Tack Knowledge for more updates.” Understanding the Difference Between Actuators and MOVs In the realm of industrial automation, control systems, and mechanical operations, certain components play pivotal roles in ensuring smooth, efficient, and precise functioning. Two such critical components are actuators and Motor Operated Valves (MOVs). While these terms are often used interchangeably in casual discussions, they represent different concepts, functions, and applications. This blog dives deep into understanding the difference between actuators and MOVs, exploring their working principles, types, applications, advantages, and key distinctions. What is an Actuator? An actuator is a mechanical device that converts energy into motion. Essentially, it acts as a bridge between a control system (like a PLC – Programmable Logic Controller) and the physical device that needs to move. Actuators are fundamental in automation, robotics, and process industries because...