When you think there’s an electrical issue with your lights and appliances, it may not actually be an issue with the devices. Perfectly fine devices can seem to be malfunctioning because of faulty wiring. While you may upgrade the devices in your home, the wiring stays the same. If the wiring in your home is …
Hanging Christmas lights can seem like difficult task to complete. However if you follow this guide step by step it can be accomplished by anyone,regardless of experience. Step One – Measure Your Home Begin by examining your roofline and anywhere else you may want to attach lights to. Common locations include the roofline, window frames, …
How do they compare. LED light bulbs offer many advantages compared to older bulbs such as fluorescents and incandescent bulbs. Today’s LED bulbs are 100 percent efficient at turning electric energy into light. In comparison, compact fluorescents are 50 percent efficient, and incandescents are only 15 percent efficient. In terms of lifespan, LEDs typically last around …
600 BCThe first documented account of electricity was by Thales of Miletus, a Greek philosopher, at around 600 B.C. He observed that amber, when rubbed, held a charge of static electricity. 1600sThe word “electricity” originates from the Greek word for amber (ēlektron), coined by William Gilbert in the early 1600s.In the 1660s Otto von Guericke …
When you have a device plugged into your outlet such as a cell phone charger, even when not connected to a phone can still be using your electricity. These devices may not be active but they will still use your energy. This is called “vampire energy”. A good way to tell if your device is …
Devices can “vampire” your electricity while not in use. Read More »
When you leave a fan on in an empty room, it would be smart to turn it off to conserve energy. This is because fans don’t cool down rooms, but they cool people from the breeze it generates.In order to properly efficently utlilize your ceiling fan in tandum with your air conditioner for energy savings. …
Units About 700,000 in the U.S. (an additional 11,500 were sold in Canada) Description This recall involves Cree LED T8 lamps used indoors to replace traditional two pin T8 fluorescent tubes. The white lamps have a cylindrical shape and measure 48 inches long. The affected units are marked as “BT848 Series Lamp” with the product …
Our electricians will wire and install doorbells. When they repair the door bell they will inspect the wiring, transformer, chime, and button. Then make the suitible repairs. Fill out the form on the left or call us at (904) 830-0126 to schedule a doorbell installation or repair.
PRODUCT: – Electrical Testers- Fluke Corp., of Everett, Wash., is voluntarily recalling approximately 33,000 model T-2 hand-held electrical voltage and continuity testers. These testers measure 24 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), and 6 to 220 volts direct current (VDC). “Fluke” and “T2” are written on the front of the unit. The tester body is …
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