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HOW MANY OUTLETS SHOULD BE ON THE SAME CIRCUIT?

The last thing that any homeowner wants or needs is an electrical problem. When you’re thinking about getting some electrical work done around the house, it’s natural to wonder about the number of outlets allowed per circuit breaker.

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WHAT IS A LIGHTNING ARRESTER AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Lightning storms are a huge risk to the electrical system in your house. They can severely damage the wiring and even cause a fire. As a result, many homes feature a lightning arrester to help avoid this unpleasant scenario.

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HOW DO I KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME TO UPGRADE MY FUSE BOX

The fuse box is a critical part of any electrical system. Like most other electrical supply components, it may have to be upgraded or replaced at some point. Many homeowners who don't get on top of this may end up with a dangerous device.

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GUIDE TO REPLACING AN OUTDOOR LAMP POST

A lamp post is an outdoor lighting fixture in which the light source sits atop a pole or post. It helps illuminate different areas, like the driveway, and usually comes in two parts—the lantern and the post.

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IS ALUMINUM WIRING DANGEROUS?

Many houses built in the 1960s and 1970s have aluminum-based electrical wiring. While aluminum is an excellent conductor and is safe to use for wiring, trouble occurs in the connections.

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TOP REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT OVERLOAD YOUR ELECTRICAL OUTLETS

There are several appliances, devices, and gadgets in our homes that run on electricity. To meet the rising demands of electricity in their house, homeowners turn to power strips and extension cords to simultaneously power multiple electrical devices.

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TOP REASONS YOU SHOULD UPGRADE TO A 200 AMP ELECTRIC PANEL

The electric panel can influence the efficiency of all electrical systems in a household. While older residences could be supplied with a 100 AMP panel, any high-power system in a modern home can benefit from a more powerful setup.

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THE JOYS OF HAVING A SMART METER

Gone are the days of analog energy meters, and the additional cost you’d pay for a technician to shuffle to your home every month to track your energy usage.

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LED-INTEGRATED LIGHT FIXTURES

LEDs are everywhere! They have taken the lighting market by storm and have increasingly become the preferred light choice for general purposes.

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LIGHTING FOR YOUR KITCHEN

Well-lit kitchens offer functionality, visibility, and ambiance. They are inarguably one of the most popular lighting projects among homeowners looking for a lighting upgrade. Not by accident, either! Whether renovating old kitchen spaces or getting a new kitchen design, homeowners need proper kitchen lighting and power for cooking and entertainment.

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HOW BATTERY CHARGERS WORK

Batteries have become an intrinsic part of our everyday lives. Whether it is a mobile phone, emergency light, car battery, inverters, or any other electric equipment, the use of batteries is widespread. They increase the convenience for users by enabling the portability of devices.

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ELECTRICAL CHORES FOR SPRING

One would think that with the cold weather behind us, most of the electrical situations we face would be put away in the closet with the space heater. But, other electrical appliances still need our attention. Electricians see a lot of the effects from lack of maintenance.

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THE AMAZING GFCI

A hundred years after Edison invented the lightbulb, people got tired of being electrocuted and began phasing GFCI devices into common usage.

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THE EVOLUTION OF SMART SECURITY

Our electrical devices have become smarter, more secure, and more integrated than ever before. We now have electronic security programs with systems so advanced that even a doorbell can catch an intruder on film before he ever steps over the threshold.

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