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…
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…
What is the average cost to update your home’s electrical wiring?
"Home Guide, one of the online standards for pricing out home improvement projects, states that the average price range to update electrical wiring in a home ranges from $2,000 to…
LED lighting is rapidly growing in usage for commercial buildings
"According to our 2018 Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS), LED lightbulbs had become the second-most common type of lightbulb in commercial buildings. LED bulbs were reported in 9% of…
Tips and advice when looking for a skilled electrician
"Keep in mind these tips from the Better Business Bureau when searching for a trustworthy electrician: Get specific about project details. In order to get accurate estimates, you’ll need to have…
The tragic truth about the accountability for electrical fires
"A couple of days after she moved, Colston’s friend, 60-year-old Clarence Murrell, was helping her settle in. The pair were likely sleeping as calamity unfolded behind the walls. It was…
Explaining the different types of electrical panels
"Main Breaker Panel The main breaker panel controls the electricity that reaches the different rooms of your house. It can be used to cut the power to your house including…
Using ceiling fans in conjunction with air conditioning could lead to big savings
"Summer's heat is just around the corner, which means our air conditioners will soon kick into high gear. And with that comes high energy bills. But as Consumer Reports explains,…
The 3 tiers of outdoor lighting for your back yard
"The first tier: High-level lighting. High-level lighting is up-lighting trees or installing a weatherproof chandelier. If your deck has an overhanging roof, recessed lights are also a great option. Overhanging…
Bad outside lighting wiring job leads to tragedy as justice is served
"A pub owner has been jailed for nine years for the manslaughter of a seven-year-old boy who was electrocuted while playing in a beer garden. Harvey Tyrrell suffered a fatal…