We take them for granted, but Hairdryers and Straighteners have become an integral part of life in the 21st century. Behind their everyday use are electronic components we know little of and maybe care less about, but they are incredibly important.

A hairdryer is put together from a series of electronic components that include the fan blade, electrical motor, switching mechanisms and copper wiring. These are all housed in a plastic outer shell which resembles a light weight, durable gun! A hairdryer produced heat just like a toaster. It passes an electric current through a wire which has a high level of electrical resistance. [Read more...]