How Many Christmas Lights Can I String Together? Don’t blow the circuit breaker or the in-line fuses. Learn how many strands of Christmas lights you can safely string together and enjoy your holiday season safely. Unfortunately, the answer to the question, “how many Christmas lights can I string together?” is, “it depends!” Considering the vast…
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Office Electrical Safety Tips You might think that electrical safety is a no-brainer, but many people actually don’t even know some of the basics. There’s no shame in educating yourself and your staff to prevent injury, property damage, or even death from unsafe electrical equipment and use. Also, consider having your commercial electrician come in…
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Tips to Winterize Your Home The early days of winter will be here before you know it! Colder weather means it’s time to crank up the heat and keep your living space cozy, but that also means a dreadfully high electric bill. How to save on your electric bills in winter? Winterize your home! Call…
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Power Surge Safety As storm season approaches, ensuring your home is well-prepared to withstand potential damage caused by severe weather conditions is crucial. Taking proactive measures to prepare your home’s electrical system from power surges is essential. Typically, both ungrounded and properly grounded power outlets provide 120-volt AC power. However, the power flow can actually…
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Millions of Americans have experienced power outages in connection with winter storms over the past few years. Texas has been especially hard hit, with some residents left with no power for 72 hours or more at a time. Exposure to these low temperatures is life-threatening. Tragically, deaths have also been connected to improper use of…
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Overloading an electrical circuit can cause some serious problems. While that may seem obvious, chances are that you’ve caused a circuit overload at least once in your life. The good news is that most modern homes are equipped to handle circuit overloads. In most cases, it will trip your circuit breaker and all you’ll have…
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Every year, more than 2,400 children in the United States are treated in emergency rooms due to electrical shocks and burns from tampering with electrical outlets. Installing child proof outlets provides an inexpensive, simple, and permanent solution for these accidents. Though child proof outlets appear nearly identical to standard wall outlets, they are anything but.…
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Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular as people become more environmentally conscious, and cars become increasingly available. But does owning an electric car save you money in the long run? If you charge your EV at home (as most EV owners do), you’ll notice a moderate spike in your monthly home electricity bill. But if…
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The most common type of wiring system found in Dallas – Fort Worth homes is the NM cable, also known as the Romex cable. NM cable is a non-metallic sheathed cable that is made up of two or three insulated copper wires. The wires are twisted together and then encased in a plastic sheath. NM…
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Electricity is an essential part of modern life, but it can also be a serious hazard if not handled properly. Businesses in DFW are particularly at risk for electrical accidents and fires due to the hot and humid climate. Here are some of the specific electrical safety concerns for businesses in DFW: Old electrical wiring.…
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