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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Safe Usage of Electric Space Heaters By | 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 you only…
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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 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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Attention: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Issues Update Regarding Federal Pacific Electrical Panels By | 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 March 3,…
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Safety Considerations With Metal Halide Fixtures By | 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 the bottom…
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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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3 Ways to Improve Parking Lot Lighting and Increase Energy Efficiency By | 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 the light…
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When to Upgrade Your Electrical System to Current Code By | 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 work and…
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Outdoor Lighting Maintenance: A Facility Manager’s Guide By | 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 that you…
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