Most modern homes make use of recessed lighting. While it has its advantages, it’s also important to know the disadvantages of this kind of lighting. By knowing both sides, you can make an informed decision whether to opt for recessed lighting or not.
Who doesn’t like to save on power costs? Although you don’t have control over power supply charges, there may be some things that you can do at home to reduce the cost of your next electrical bill.
Keeping your electrical system safe is an effective preventive measure against fires and accidents. While many people know some of the basic techniques to maintain electrical safety, one of the most commonly disregarded conditions is known as overlamping.
In a nutshell, overlamping is a situation when a light bulb has a higher wattage requirement than the load capacity of the lighting fixture. Most light fixtures have a capacity of 60 watts, which can handle a wide variety of light bulbs designed for home use.
Winter is coming to a close, and this sends most people scrambling to start spring cleaning. In fact, spring cleaning has become a tradition for homeowners after a season of snow, ski breaks, and shoveling. It’s also the perfect time to check our home appliances in preparation for the season that’s about to come.
When it comes to safety, you can never be too careful. Even in the privacy of your own home, risks and accidents are just waiting to happen, especially if you aren’t aware of them. Today, we’re going to look at electrical safety tips and techniques for your kitchen.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, the most common reason for home fires is cooking equipment. Aside from the hazards brought about by gas-powered devices, electrical appliances can also aggravate this risk.
The generator is perhaps one of the most under-appreciated but highly useful devices in homes and facilities. With the convenience and advantage that it brings, the generator deserves to be maintained. Besides, failing to do maintenance on your generator may hasten its wear and tear, leading you to spend more on buying a new unit.
If you want your generator to last a long time, here are some effective tips to keep it maintained:
Some sellers may give you a discount if you don’t get a warranty for the generator. However, having a warranty will safeguard you against any potential damage that the unit may experience, regardless if you bought it as brand new or not.
Don’t think for a second that your generator is invincible. Just like any other appliance, exposing your generator to the elements – especially water or moisture – may speed up its deterioration. To avoid this, put it inside a protective cover. Fortunately, some hardware stores sell covers, tents, and enclosures. The design is to protect your generator. If you have enough resources, it’s best to put the generator in its own garage or house.
Generators do the work when the main power supply doesn’t. However, even if the power supply remains uninterrupted, make sure that you turn on the generator once every 3 months. The main reason behind this is for the battery of the electric starter to charge up.
In other words, fill up your generator tank with enough supply. One of the fastest ways to damage your generator is by running it while it’s already out of fluid. In similar fashion, check that you have enough supply of generator oil and filters. Missing out on these things will render your generator useless in times of power interruption.
After it works its magic onto moments of power outage, make sure that you clean the generator. Wipe off any grease, fuel spills, and adhering dirt on its body. A compressed air blower can make this job much faster.
In pretty much the same reason as with other devices and appliances, taking care of your generator can increase its life span. That way, you can save on costs and enjoy your supplementary power for a little while longer.
Need help with maintaining your generator? Wire Craft electric will help you out. Call us now.
Some dangers in this world are visible, but others may sneak past your senses and affect your health without you knowing it. This is the case of carbon monoxide poisonings, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says has caused hundreds of deaths and thousands of emergency room visits.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be prevented, and one of the best preventive measures is installing a carbon monoxide detector. Carbon monoxide poisoning may increase the risk of headaches, nausea, shortness of breath, and cause a general feeling of weakness. Having appropriate prevention techniques can protect you from experiencing these symptoms of CO poisoning, as they are often associated with many other sicknesses and the source can be hard to identify.
If you’re not yet familiar with this device, here are three important bits of information about the carbon monoxide detector:
Comparing it with other types of alarm devices, a carbon monoxide detector measures the level of CO. It checks the atmosphere of the room where it is. When the air approaches the critical CO limit, the device alarm will trigger.
When used properly, CO detectors alert the people inside the facility about the low CO level. This should prompt the people to either evacuate from the area or introduce better ventilation.
Carbon monoxide detectors determine the presence of the invisible gas in the room. On the other hand fire detectors check the level of CO in the atmosphere to anticipate a fire outbreak.
If you plan to buy a CO detector for your home or office, you need to check the following factors:
Using the device correctly reduces the risk of panic and leads people to safety.
Carbon monoxide poisoning may be too big of a problem to solve. But with the availability of carbon monoxide detectors, we can all breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that we’re making steps to protect ourselves from this silent killer.
Need help with carbon monoxide issues? Wire craft professional will surely help you out. Contact us now.
As people welcome more gadgets and appliances inside the home, a sudden electrical surge may increase the danger of fires and accidents. In this case, surge protectors can minimize this risk.
The holidays may have passed by so quickly, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy flickering lights and festive sights anymore. Today, we’re going to share with you some ways to upgrade your outdoor lighting so that you can illuminate and liven up your home.
Let’s cut right to the chase, and check out these amazingly beautiful outdoor lighting options that you can use outside your home:
Mason jars have risen in popularity because of their classic and sturdy look, making them perfect Instagram accents. Why not use the novelty of this jar for your lighting needs? Some online shops and local novelty stores sell solar-powered Mason jar lids, which consists of a regular Mason jar screw lid and a solar panel lid insert. Put the jar under the sun for at least 6 hours, and this can illuminate your evenings outdoors with a unique twist.
Who says you can use these babies only during the holidays? Christmas lights are perfect for outdoor lighting any day of the year, if you ask me. It might be best to choose lights in one to two colors, preferable with LED bulbs for the sake of safety and energy conservation. One great way to showcase this kind of lights is by wrapping them around posts or trees. This can instantly give you the holiday feels even outside the season.
Bring the sea into your backyard by attaching seashells to your Christmas lights or string lights. The seashells can mute the glaring illuminance of your bulbs, while at the same time giving you a summer kind of feeling.
Here’s a quick and easy tip: You can combine old glass shades (that you may have stored somewhere in your home) and some string lights (preferably in one color) to create a nifty outdoor light! Just place the string lights inside the glass shade, and hook up the lights to a power source.
To create a perfect mood lighting outdoors, install railing lights onto the bottom surfaces of your outdoor steps. You can also add it on railings or counters. The effect is a soft illumination without the glare of traditional outdoor bulbs.
Many of these outdoor lighting tips are easy to do. Some of them may require intermediate knowledge on electrical systems.
Wire Craft can help you hook up a new set of outdoor lighting fixtures. Fixtures that are not only visually appealing, but also perfectly safe.
After years of living in the same home, we may have a tendency to overlook things. This is a dangerous attitude, especially when we’re talking about electrical safety. Today, we will talk about three of the most common electrical issues around the house, and the strategies to resolve them.
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