Tim Jackson
Tim Jackson is Director of Service Operations at Belco Electric. He joined Belco in 2000 and holds an Unrestricted Electrical Master Contractor license. He specializes in the residential electrical area.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM LIGHTNING DAMAGE
How to Protect Your Home From Lightning Damage By | 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 the top…
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Reduce Electric Bills By Cleaning Up That Crawlspace!
Reduce Electric Bills By Cleaning Up That Crawlspace By | Dec 29, 2011 We are proud to introduce our guest blogger, Buddy Wofford with AquaGuard Basement Systems. AquaGuard provides solutions to foundation repair and waterproofing needs. They are also the experts in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation. Belco Electric works with AquaGuard and can…
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Three Prong Outlet Vs Four Prong Cord
Three Prong Outlet vs. Four Prong Cord By | Nov 03, 2011 If you own a home that was built prior to the mid 90’s and have had to replace your electric clothes dryer or range, you have most likely run into the dilemma of how to plug a 4-prong cord into an existing 3-prong…
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Plasma TVs – Why they are still, and always will be, superior to LCD and LED TVs
Plasma TVs: Why They Are Still And Always Will Be Superior to LCD and LED TVs By | Aug 05, 2011 I have followed electronics as a hobby since I was about 10 years old. Back then I was more into portable stereos (boom boxes) and home stereo systems. I loved looking at the Crutchfield…
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What To Do When The Lights Go Out
What To Do When The Lights Go Out By | 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 little less…
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How to Change a Kitchen Range from Electric to Gas or Gas to Electric
How to Change a Kitchen Range From Electric to Gas or Gas to Electric By | Feb 03, 2011 A frequent question we receive at Belco Electric is one concerning replacing a gas stove with an electric range or vice versa. Often people may be buying a new home and are in the habit of…
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How to Avoid a Power Outage while using your Hair Dryer
How to Avoid a Power Outage While Using Your Hair Dryer By | Dec 29, 2010 Question: Every time my wife uses the hair dryer, it trips the fuse and shuts down the power. How do I fix this without completely overhauling my electrical system in the house?
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Indoor & Outdoor Ceiling Fans: There is a Difference By | Jul 15, 2011 Ceiling fans enhance our indoor lives with a cooling breeze in the Summer and a beneficial circulation of warm air in the Winter. However, the benefits of ceiling fans are not exclusive to indoor environments. Outdoor ceiling fans can make a…
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Is My Electrical Panel Safe: 14 Point Electrical Panel Inspection By | Jan 15, 2011 Most insurance companies recommend that your home electrical panel be inspected and maintained once every three years, yet the majority of homes are never inspected or maintained until a problem develops. Flickering lights, buzzing and sizzling noises coming from…
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How to Troubleshoot a GFCI Receptacle By | Dec 20, 2010 GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. The GFCI is a device designed to provide protection to users from electric shock. This special receptacle works by constantly monitoring the flow of electricity in a circuit. If a loss is detected, the GFCI will…
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Emergency Residential Generator Installation By | Dec 07, 2010 Hello. My name is Tim Jackson and I’m the Director of Service Operations for Belco Electric. I’ve been working at Belco Electric for over 10 years now. Today I want to talk to you about some considerations when deciding to install an emergency generator at your…
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Call Before You Dig or Lose Your Cable By | Aug 01, 2014 If you are planning any projects around the house that involve digging or driving objects into the ground, do yourself a huge favor and “call before you dig”! A short time ago, I was having my gravel driveway finished with concrete. The…
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How to Protect Your Home From Lightning Damage By | Mar 17, 2011 As spring approaches here in Atlanta, now is a good time to assess your surge protection system to help guard against lightning damage to the electronic devices in your home. Of course, nothing can guard against a direct lightning strike, but there…
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Trustworthy Contractors are Hard to Find By | Jun 24, 2013 Where can you go to find an honest, quality contractor if you don’t have a referral from someone you trust? This is a question that most people will face sooner or later. We all have need of a service company or contractor at some…
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Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) By | Feb 18, 2013 There is a relatively new electrical safety device on the market and it can save your life! What is this wonderful device you ask? It is the Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter, commonly referred to as an AFCI. It was introduced in 1999 and has been slowly incorporated…
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Flickering Lights: Is This Normal? By | Oct 08, 2012 Our electrical systems are busy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week providing comfort, security and convenience in our day to day lives. This is also a system that we rarely think about. It’s not something you can hear, see, or smell under normal…
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