Safety – Betts Electric https://www.bettselectric.com Wed, 31 May 2023 13:21:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 Common Electrical Problems and How to Troubleshoot Them https://www.bettselectric.com/blog/common-electrical-problems-and-how-to-troubleshoot-them/ Wed, 31 May 2023 13:19:22 +0000 https://www.bettselectric.com/?p=1443 As a homeowner or business owner, encountering electrical problems can be frustrating and potentially dangerous. Understanding common electrical issues and learning how to troubleshoot them can save you time, money, and ensure the safety of your property. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most frequent electrical problems and provide practical troubleshooting tips to help you address...

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]]> Surge Protection on Your Panel https://www.bettselectric.com/blog/surge-protection-panel/ https://www.bettselectric.com/blog/surge-protection-panel/#respond Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:38:08 +0000 https://www.bettselectric.com/?p=1221 Surge protection on your panel is an essential piece of safety equipment to keep your home and appliances safe. A surge of electricity can come from lightning or a power surge in your main electrical supply. If you have a surge protector installed in your main panel, it will stop the surge from entering your home and direct the electricity to your home’s grounding system. In this article...

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]]> https://www.bettselectric.com/blog/surge-protection-panel/feed/ 0 What Are Ground Fault Protected Devices? https://www.bettselectric.com/blog/ground-fault-protected-devices/ https://www.bettselectric.com/blog/ground-fault-protected-devices/#respond Fri, 03 Feb 2017 22:35:31 +0000 https://www.bettselectric.com/?p=1205 If you are carrying out electrical work around the house, it’s important to think about safety. Every year thousands of people are injured or killed because of faulty electrical equipment. One way to improve electrical safety is to install a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). This will protect you from an electric shock from any electrical devices on that circuit. Electric shocks occur when...

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]]> https://www.bettselectric.com/blog/ground-fault-protected-devices/feed/ 0 Safety Tips for DIY Electrical https://www.bettselectric.com/blog/safety-tips-diy-electrical/ https://www.bettselectric.com/blog/safety-tips-diy-electrical/#respond Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:40:14 +0000 https://www.bettselectric.com/?p=1100 Knowing how to do small DIY jobs around the home can save you a lot of time and money. However, when it comes to doing electrical work around the home, there are some important safety tips to follow: This article will look at some of the best safety tips if you are a DIY enthusiast who is replacing switches or plugs around the home. Electricity poses a great risk to your health and ultimately your...

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]]> https://www.bettselectric.com/blog/safety-tips-diy-electrical/feed/ 0 Why Do Lights Flicker When Things Are Plugged In? https://www.bettselectric.com/blog/lights-flicker/ https://www.bettselectric.com/blog/lights-flicker/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2016 14:50:25 +0000 https://www.bettselectric.com/?p=984 It is normal for lights to flicker occasionally and there is usually nothing to worry about. Lights flicker when there is suddenly a larger load on your electrical circuit and you may notice the light dims for a moment. A well-designed electrical system should keep flickering lights to a minimum. However, sometimes flickering lights can be an indication that you have a serious electrical problem...

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