Electrical Safety

A modern convenience often taken for granted, electric power, can be found everywhere. To route electricity from the power station to your wall outlet requires many steps. Residential house wiring includes a variety of wiring and control devices to ensure safe and reliable service. Generation Electric power is produced by a generator. In a power plant, massive generators turn using turbines, which themselves rotate by steam or by flowing water. A hydroelectric dam uses falling water to turn a turbine, while a coal or nuclear plant boils water. The steam it produces feeds in through a turbine. The generated power

Everyone has had electrical problems with lamps and lighting fixtures. Your favorite lamp may be flickering off and on. You’ve changed the bulb and that doesn’t fix the problem. Now what do you do? The answer can be as simple as replacing worn out light fixture wiring or it may be more complex than that. Flickering lights and frequent burning out Flickering lights occur due to loose connections or loose parts in the lighting fixtures as well as worn out contacts inside the fixture. Loose connections will affect a few lights on the circuit, while loose connections at the main

Every electrical installation, whether at home or workplace, is bound to experience common electrical problems every now and then. The majority of these problems have noticeable symptoms and are easily identifiable by non-technical users. Others are complex and require qualified electricians. All electrical issues should be fixed as soon as possible before they become severe and can cause fires or accidents. While the consumer can see the symptoms, it is advisable to isolate the problem. Accomplish this by either turning off the faulty equipment or circuit and then hiring a qualified electrician. The consumer should never try to repair electrical

Outlets are wired into your home to make it convenient to plug in anything from an appliance to a lamp. However, an electrical fault can occur endangering your home. It’s not a good idea to have 19 different appliances plugged into a single outlet. This can cause a short; not to mention the maze of cords running through the room aren’t safe for family and pets. When one of these outlets doesn’t work however, it’s more than just a nuisance. A non-functioning outlet can be a sign of trouble within your home’s electrical system. It’s something that should be remedied

Is your home over 40 years old? If so, then it may be worthwhile to consider upgrading your home electrical wiring. There are certain tell-tale signs to look for, and the following diagnostic questions will help. (a) Do you have adequate insulation, or are your monthly utility bills high? (b) Do your circuit breakers trip frequently? (c) Does your home have aluminum wiring? This could be the case if your home was built before 1973. (d) Do you have discolored or charred electrical outlets in the home? (e) Is there a persistent, unidentifiable burning smell in any part of the