Consider a service upgrade to meet the demands of power hungry technology
"Roughly 40 million homes in America have 100 amp electrical service. That was considered quite something during the Carter administration, but it is barely adequate for the demands of an all-electric home today, particularly as…
What home inspectors may find in your electrical panel
"Don’t Judge a Panel Box by Its Cover We could give whoever did this the benefit of the doubt, and say the original cover fell off and got misplaced. We could. But whatever the circumstances,…
High school required to completely rewire their electrical system
"Logan High School will have to undergo significant upgrades to its electrical system to bring the building up to code, according to the architects hired to replace the school’s HVAC and fire alarm systems. Jason…
Important things to know when choosing a ceiling fan
"Installing a ceiling fan too close to furniture placing a ceiling fan in close proximity to furniture can influence the turbulence of the airflow. This means that certain furniture may be blocking the air from…
Minneapolis electrician victim of absurd crime and enforcement
"Jerry Yang has been an electrician in Minneapolis for over 12 years. Recently, his trailer, which contained $20,000 worth of work tools, was stolen. Yang knows where the thieves took his trailer, thanks to a…
Thinking about DIY electrical work? Read this first!
"Q: What kinds of projects do you recommend for DIY? Plenty of homeowners are taking on DIY projects for themselves to both save money and just for the enjoyment of completing tasks on their own.…
Tips for business owners for hiring a commercial electrician
"1. Understand your business’s power needs Regarding business power needs, it’s crucial to understand your business needs and what you might want. You might want a system with more capacity than you currently need. But…
The top reasons why electrical fires happen
"When working with members of your community on fire and life safety, it is important to teach the common causes of electrical fires. Here are the 5 most common causes of electrical fires. Electrical fire…
What's the average cost to rewire a home?
"The amount you’ll pay to rewire your house depends on a lot of factors, the biggest one being the size of your house. Obviously, the bigger your house is, the higher your costs will be.…
Home lighting designers spark creative new ideas
"Designers and lighting companies have been busy coming up with new ways to hold a light bulb and project light, and winter is a great time to explore their latest solutions. Some are inspired by…
There's now a Electrician Simulator video game
"“The game will distinguish itself through its refinement and attention to detail. We place great emphasis on the lighting, making sure that it always looks realistic. The gameplay is directly based on the real work…
77,000 ceiling fans recalled due to major safety issue
"Ceiling fans should cool a room and its occupants, not damage the room and be a danger to its occupants. That’s why Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Company recalled about 77,900 ceiling fans sold…
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