Electricity 101

Carbon monoxide detectors are very valuable for ensuring the safety of your home and family. Odorless and colorless, it is very difficult to tell when carbon monoxide is present. However, this deadly gas can find its way through your home through a number of seemingly harmless sources. When it does, it can cause unconsciousness within minutes, not to mention permanent damage. Find out more about carbon monoxide and the potential harm is can cause as well as what you can do to prevent poisoning with a carbon monoxide detector. What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless

Cleaning electronics is an important part of maintenance. Not only does it help them to function properly, it also controls the spread of germs that cause serious illnesses. Fun fact: your electronic devices can harbor anything from strep and Staphylococcus to cold and flu bacteria, MRSA, norovirus, and even fecal matter. They may even be worse than a public restroom! Let’s take a look at the proper ways on how you should properly clean electronic devices. How to Clean Electronic Devices Normal and Touch Screens Both normal and touch screens from televisions, tablets, mobile phones and laptops are so sensitive.

GFCI outlets (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) are devices that protect people against electrical shocks. They shut off an electrical power circuit upon detecting an imbalance of current between the wires of the circuit or when the electricity flows along an unintended route, such as through water or a person. The Importance of GFCI Outlets What is the amount of electricity that can kill an adult person? Only 20 milliamps. Do you know the voltage at which a circuit breaker trips? Thousand times more than what can kill you! GFCI outlets are a lifesaver as they shut down a power circuit

Circuit protection devices automatically prevent dangerous or excessive amount of current or a short circuit in an electrical conductor. This article will look at the various circuit protection devices available so you can figure out which one will work best in your electrical application. How Circuit Protection Devices Work When thinking about circuit protection, there is a certain measure of electron flow through a conductor. If the electron flow is excessive, it can melt and burn the wire insulation and surrounding materials. Every wire has an allowable amperage that determines the electron flow that can safely pass through the wire.