Electrical Saftey
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM LIGHTNING DAMAGE
How to Protect Your Home From Lightning Damage By Tim Jackson | Mar 28, 2012 Spring is one of the most active seasons for lightning strikes and the damage that comes with them. Here in the Southeast United States, we live in the most active region for lightning strikes in North America and one of…
Read MoreSafe Usage of Electric Space Heaters
Safe Usage of Electric Space Heaters By Joey Heard | Feb 16, 2012 Safety Concerns with Space Heaters: Small space heaters are typically used when the main heating system is inadequate or when central heating is too costly to install or operate. In some cases, small space heaters can be less expensive to use if…
Read MoreAttention: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues update regarding Federal Pacific Electrical Panels!
Attention: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Issues Update Regarding Federal Pacific Electrical Panels By Kenny Jackson | Oct 14, 2011 Due to continuing pressure from engineering firms and others concerned with the safety of continued use of Federal Pacific Stab-Lok electrical panels, on February 18, 2011 the CPSC released a revised version of it’s original…
Read MoreSafety Considerations with Metal Halide Fixtures
Safety Considerations With Metal Halide Fixtures By Gordon Watts | Aug 25, 2011 For our blog post this week, we are featuring a guest article from our commercial insurance agent, Wilson Vickers, who will discuss safety concerns regarding metal halide lighting common in many warehouse facilities. Make sure to check out the links at…
Read More3 Ways to Improve Parking Lot Lighting and Increase Energy Efficiency
3 Ways to Improve Parking Lot Lighting and Increase Energy Efficiency By Joey Heard | Jun 15, 2011 1. Group Relamping Discharge lamps (metal halide, high pressure sodium) degrade over time, losing up to 40 % of their light output over just a few years. The energy consumed doesn’t change, i.e. power bill cost, but…
Read MoreWhen To Upgrade Your Electrical System to Current Code
When to Upgrade Your Electrical System to Current Code By Gordon Watts | Apr 20, 2011 The following is an excerpt from a recent complaint posted on a consumer reporting website by a homeowner regarding an electrician in Atlanta: He told me (the electrician) he couldn’t connect the pool pump unless he did all this…
Read MoreOutdoor Lighting Maintenance – A Facility Manager’s Guide
Outdoor Lighting Maintenance: A Facility Manager’s Guide By Kenny Jackson | Apr 06, 2011 Exterior security lights go out regularly for numerous reasons. One method to help reduce the frequency of lamp failure is called “group relamping” where all lamps are replaced at once, not just the ones that are not working. This helps ensure…
Read MoreWhen Should You Replace Your Electrical Panel?
When Should You Replace Your Electrical Panel? By Kenny Jackson | Mar 23, 2011 If you have a Federal Pacific “Stab Lok” circuit breaker panel in your home you need to be aware of the frequent problems inherent with these panels. Even if you have been living in the same house for many years and…
Read MoreWhat To Do When The Lights Go Out
What To Do When The Lights Go Out By Tim Jackson | Mar 16, 2011 The loss of electrical power in our homes and business is a fairly common, and sometimes a frequent event in our daily lives. Knowing what causes these power outages and subsequently how to correct them can make this nuisance a…
Read MoreHow to Install a Ceiling Fan & 5 places Not to Install One
How to Install a Ceiling Fan & 5 Places Not to Install One By Gordon Watts | Mar 02, 2011 Installing a ceiling fan can vary from a very simple job that can be performed by a homeowner with basic handyman skills to one that is somewhat complex requiring the services of a qualified electrician.…
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