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Common Electrical Problems and How to Troubleshoot Them

admin — Wed, 31 May 2023 13:19:22 +0000

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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Keep Your Family Safe – How to Spot Electrical Fire Hazards at Home

admin — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:37:38 +0000

Electrical fires in the home are one of the most preventable types of fires. Being able to spot and remove fire hazards at home is essential to keep your family safe and prevent injury or even death. The number of fires and deaths from house fires has dropped significantly since 2005 which means that many people are spotting potential fire hazards at home and removing the risk. However, in 2014...

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4 Top Ways to Improve Office Lighting

admin — Mon, 08 May 2017 16:49:26 +0000

The quality of office lighting in your company premises has a great impact on the productivity of your staff. It is common knowledge that poor lighting can affect eyesight, make eyes tire quicker, and generally cause frustration among employees. However, improving office lighting doesn’t just mean making the workplace brighter. Harsh white tones can also cause problems for staff and employees.

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Electrical Safety Tips – Overloaded Circuits (Breaker Trips)

admin — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:14:30 +0000

Electrical safety is critical for any home and circuit breakers are an essential safety feature. With the increase of using more and more electrical appliances, it’s essential to make sure that your distribution panel is fitted with circuit breakers. In the 1960s and 1970s, there were very few electrical and electronic appliance in use. However, now, there is an increased risk of overloading...

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Surge Protection on Your Panel

admin — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:38:08 +0000

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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DIY vs Licensed Electrician – When to Call

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 05:12:16 +0000

DIY enthusiasts love to take on any kind of odd job around the house. However, when it comes to wiring and electrical work, many stop to think about hiring the services of a professional electrician. Electrical work is fraught with dangers. There is, of course, the risk of an electric shock or electrocution, but you shouldn’t forget that faulty home wiring is a cause of many household fires.

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What Are Ground Fault Protected Devices?

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 22:35:31 +0000

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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Safety Tips for DIY Electrical

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:40:14 +0000

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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Aluminum Wire in the Home

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 04:32:43 +0000

Some homeowners become concerned if they find out that they have aluminum wire in their home. They automatically assume that aluminum wiring is unsafe and copper should always be used. Is it true that aluminum wiring is less safe than copper wiring? It became popular in the 1960s to use aluminum for home electricity wiring. This was because it was generally cheaper to use than copper and still...

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Surge Protection – 3 Facts you Must Know to Protect your Home

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:34:42 +0000

You may think that whole house surge protection is only necessary to protect your home in case of lightning or downed powerlines. However, your home can see small electrical surges caused by your appliances. To protect your electrical system, appliances and electronic devices in your home, you need a whole house surge protection device (SPD). A whole home surge protection device is installed at...

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