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AFCI’s (Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters) and Your Home

December 16, 2017

Electricity is a powerful force that makes the modern world possible, but it’s important to respect this force and understand why it’s so crucial to keep it in the sockets where it belongs. One of the many ways to do this is through an arc fault circuit interrupter or AFCI. Most people are familiar with the idea of arcing and electricity. Common examples of this would be a bolt of lightning hitting the ground or electricity from a downed powerline shooting out to the ground. Basically, it’s a discharge between one point of conduction to another creating what looks like...

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GFCI’s (Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters) and How They Keep You Safe

December 9, 2017

The modern world is powered by electricity. It makes our televisions glow, the radio work, and even helps keeps our homes warm. That said, electricity can also be dangerous, and it’s crucial that your home or business keep its circuits up to code to make sure everyone is safe. One of the most common devices used to do just that is a ground fault circuit interrupter or GFCI. This device has one purpose, to keep the electricity in the walls and wires where it belongs. A GFCI serves a simple purpose; it shuts off the flow of current when it...

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Smoke Detectors/Carbon Monoxide Detectors

October 26, 2017

When fire disasters occur, the consequences can be devastating. A fire outbreak can make you lose properties, goods, belongings worth millions of dollars. However, provided the fire can be detected on time, it can be quickly put off. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors ensure early warnings before a fire disaster. Once a fire starts in your commercial or residential building, before you know it, everything can be engulfed in flames. For this reason, it is crucial that you have working smoke detectors installed at every part of your building. In case you are looking for an electric company to...

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BEWARE OF OUTDATED PANELS OVERHEATING – Zinsco & Federal Pacific panels should be replaced!

October 19, 2017

There is the funny phrase of, “How many people does it take to change a lightbulb?” While it’s meant to be a joke for lack of intelligence, for an electrician, it can be a real battle. Any electrical job can be dangerous. The crossing of wires, the precaution needed to be used while handling electricity, the knowledge of what to do and what not to do, and the skills to know how to deal with it safely are all reasons why electrical issues and fixes should only be handled by a professional. ELECTRIC PANELS Electrical fixes go far and beyond...

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DON’T GET BURNED TO A CRISP – Get a safe and secure fire system today!

September 18, 2017

Protecting your home from fire is an incredibly important investment. We don’t want to sound like “the boy who cried wolf”, but your home is always at risk. There are a number of hazards to look out for, including wiring, weather, heaters, and common household errors. With so much potential for catastrophe, it is a good idea to install a secure fire system as soon as possible. Common Fire Starters in the Home Understanding the most common causes of fires is a good first step in fire safety. Your home is full of seemingly ordinary designs that all have the...

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FOOTBALL SEASON IS HERE – Adding a home theater is cheaper than you think!

September 1, 2017

Are you ready for football season? There is nothing better than relaxing on a weekend and watching the ‘old pigskin get tossed back and forth. Make your football room the best it can be. Even if you have a phenomenal flat screen, the placement of the TV in conjunction with audio and the lighting must be perfect to fully utilize the game. This is when setting up a home theater becomes most important. The Beauty of a Home Theater The lights, the action, the sound, having a dedicated room for entertainment makes every show better. Football Sunday will never be...

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