This is a highly simplified description of how electricity works. For anyone curious about a more thorough explanation, I recommend this video by Veritasium: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pa-Pi5WUsq6ylWQ.html

At LAST!!! An explanation without any confusion, or "jumps" to a next item without establishing clearly the last concept. THANK YOU Afrotechmods!

Finally a clear but not oversimplified explanation in that matter.

"Very handy for when you don't wanna die in a terrible fire" cracked me up. Great presentation!

you HAVE TO CONTINUE the series, please! this is the most clear and fun explanation ever! THANK YOU

So good. the ease with which you've explained difficult concepts to complete beginners is an indication of the mastery you have on this subject. Like an elite footballer controlling the ball and making it look easy, or a master martial artist taking down an agressor with a couple of 'simple' moves in a few seconds.

this video is what got me interested in electronics more than ever before

please add more basics videos. :) thank you. I really enjoy how you explain

I've been teaching myself electronics for the last month or so and I just wanted to say thank you. Out of all the resources I've found so far you make it easy to understand. Liked and subbed!

Excellent and well delivered presentations! Thank you so much for taking the effort and time to create these videos. You delivery style is entertaining while still remaining very informative - you sound like a born teacher. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge with the YT community, Ciao, L

This vid is amazing - could you please finish the video series? Would really help my understanding of electricity, finally starting to get it!

thanks Afrotechmods. I am an Avionics (aircraft electronics) Instructor in tucson AZ and have been using your videos to help simplify electrical basics to new aircraft techs.

Thank you. In my quest for self-learning about electricity, I'm glad I can find little gems like this video to help better understand abstractly what is going on in my LED light application.

Your ability to give straightforward info, and keep it enjoyable is superb! Can't even begin to tell you how much your videos are appreciated...

I am impressed how simple you explained all that. I am struggling since months to find so simple explanation. Chapeau!

It's the subtle use of humor that sets your videos apart, and makes them not just very informative, but fun to watch too. Your hard work is appreciated! :)

OMG! At last! I cannot believe that I will come so close to understanding this sacred knowledge in this lifetime! Tons of thanks from the depth of my brain sir! Absolutely amazing and easy to grasp presentation. 7 years later your vids are still improving lives of others! Subscribing and watching!

You do a great service to the community. I'm in upper division Computer and Electrical Engineering classes and I still find these videos entertaining.

Great videos, your fet and voltage regulation videos saved my life when I was trying to figure out a decent PWM high output LED circuit. Keep up the great work man!

This is the electronics introduction I've always been waiting for I finally understand what electricity actually is and have an idea why it works My only criticism is that you talk a bit fast. I needed to pause the video a lot. But I like how you explained everything just enough for me to understand what you're talking about

This is a really helpful video to understand how electricity works. The visuals are very well done! Thank you!

I love your informative videos ! I have little time to spare and these are so well explained thus learning the concepts in a short amount of time !

dude! thank you..ive tried searching around for a good explination on amps & volts are..and yours is BY FAR the best.. Keep up the informative videos please!

Thank you so much for this video. It is the only video out there which is just the perfect pace (not too slow) and not boring at all

I feel refreshed after watching your simplified video's

Just discovered your channel and it's freaking awesome.

Excellently explained, amazing humor...where have you been all my life?

This is "Teaching with Style" thank you so much for such a clear explanation.

A terrific presentation - covers the basics, but answers a lot of concepts. Well Done

Great skill of teaching.... Was very helpful ND clear!!!

Thank you! I'm an Electrical Engineer and have seen a lot of Basic Electricity vids on You Tube. This is the first one that I've seen that hasn't left me fuming. Excellent vid.

Thanks! I watched over 10 other videos about what is amp and only on this i got it.

Thankyou so much for this. It was so easy to understand when you put it in that simplified manner. I was having trouble understanding what amps where. Now I know. Again, Thankyou so much!

Please keep more videos coming! Cant wait for the next one? Thank you for your time and effort.

This video is great. You really know how to break it down to the most basic level. Love the odd humor thrown in as well.

I like the way you simplify this stuff. This is the way. Thumbs up

Always wanted to understand electrics basics.. And it is now that I came across your videos... Your video gave a great simplified explanation.. Really love it.. Thank you...

Thanks for making this great stuff. Finally understood the basics.

Great video. Clear, concise and accurate. I'm looking forward to the next video. Thanks.

By far the best explanation. Thank you! ❤

Excellent, excellent video. I am an aspiring avionics intructor that's still working in the field since '05. This is an inspiring video. Its one thing to work in the industry, its whole other thing to teach it.

The best explanation I have ever seen, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Clear, easy to understand and thorough explanation of electron flow and amperes. Hell I didn't even know that the flow goes from negative TO positive. You've earned a sub good sir.

This video is awesome I will surely browse your recommended equipment page.

I want to help my kid develop an interest for Engineering. your videos are so good that he loves to watch them and really understands. When I try to teach him I try to talk to him like an engineer. Thanks for being a great teacher

Thank you! Very well done video.

Another Outstanding video from this guy who obviously is an excellent teacher... love those little humor snippets too. Great job.

Very clear and concise explanation. Visuals helpful. Thanks.

Finally! someone who explains it the easy way. Well done good sir, you just got yourself a new subscriber :)

I love your vids! They are very easy to understand and whimsical to boot! Keep it up!

Very helpful series! (I should have watched them all in order, but here I am at the beginning! haha) Fun fact: in Portuguese and Spanish a switch is called an interruptor- makes sense because it interrupts the flow of electrons!

Just wanted to make sure people do not get confused. Also your videos are excellent! I am a Physics major but I am REALLY getting into circuits, hope to see more of your videos in the future. :] (Just subscribed yesterday!)

Simple, concise and illuminating! Thank you!

Sweet simplicity. An elegant explanation. Nice going!

My 30 years of knowledge about this matter is made clear by your video. Thank you

WoW!!! I watched several videos but can't able to explain others what it is? After watching this I really got confidence to teach with good knowledge in this..Thanks to your video.

🤯 So simple and complete for beginners! TY! Well done! 👍😊

This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you for taking the time to post this :)

@flurng Very Interesting response, you actually made me understand the whole shell and valence thing and how the remaining electrons preserve the physical structure in one pharagraph when i've read and read and read and could not fit it into my head, thanks. You should start doing videos too. What I love about Afro Tech, is that he somehow knows how much to leave out, to make a complicated subject easy to understand, he seems to do this unlike anyone I know. KUDOS TO BOTH OF YOU...

The best video about Conga Line I have ever watched!

Can't wait, I am loving these videos!!

Fantastic idea for a video series! Thanks!

Man, this is the clearest video I've found on the subject.

This, by far, is one of the better videos explaining electricity. When will you be posting more of these?

A well organized thought. You are a very smart and gifted person. Thanks for making this video!!!

Really simple wonderful illustration.

@175726 Thanks for the kind words - I'm glad my input was helpful. And you're right - Afro Tech has done an astound job, as always!

This deserves some kind of medal.. excellent!

Well done. very clear, consise and good information

Seriously great video, keep up the good work!

KZfaq needs more videos like this. Great job!

Brilliant. This is great explanation of current flow (e.g. electrons being displaced from on atom to another).

Thanks a lot for this explanation!! You made it very simple to understand.

Thanks man. Very clear description . thanks again

Very good explanation! Easy to understand. Thanks!

Absolutely fantastic presentation that can make one re-excited about science. Simple and straightforward. I see some dislikes here so 2 amperes in the tongs of the disliking trolls.

Really clear, concise and made interesting. Thank YOU sir

Excellent vid. Spot on explanations!! Thank you

Best explanation of what is electricity, I have listened so far

where were you when i had to take my physics exam in electronics :D nice explanation. looking forward to the others.

Thank you thank you thank you!!!! I was a little lazy in my last 2 years of school and thought I didn't really need to study much and although I did manage a low A for electronics I've forgotten it all now 2 years later so it is nice to just get a refresher on some of those things.

Simple and clear. Very good.

As usual, awesome work!

I like how you get to the point. Your a very good teacher.

Really great video, lookin forward to the next ones :)

The way you explain it is so simple and efficient

Keep up the great work man

Thanks, I wish you was my physics teacher at school,clear and concise.

Very good and excellent explanation of basic knowledge.weldon keep it up.Thanks a lot.

Awesome videos mate! Good on ya!

Thanks for the thoughts you have shared here.

Your videos and reviews are awesome! You should do a more in-depth set for use in schools, etc..

Your videos help me understand electronics so much thankyou

Finally someone explains what a 'charge' is!! Thank you!

An extremely useful video if you are new to electricity and learning it. Thank you.

Excellent. Definitely adding a subscription.

Thanks for the very informative video. I am just getting into a field where this information is needed and will be applied for safety measure. Fantastic job!

i love the way you make these videos

great video! super easy to understand

absolutely brilliant. Your videos are totally first class. Keep it up!!