When Should You Replace Your Electrical Panel? By | 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.
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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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Save Money and Energy: Modernize Your Office Fluorescent Lighting By | Feb 10, 2011 If you have standard four lamp fluorescent lighting fixtures in your office building in Atlanta, our electricians can save you money. Office buildings that are older than five years use four lamp T12 fluorescent lamps for lighting. Due to advances in…
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How to Qualify for Rebates on Commercial Lighting in Georgia By | March 08, 2011 If you’ve been following my blogs, you know I have been focused on energy saving lighting. I’ve included information on the Federal tax deduction (EPAct 2005) and how quickly a lighting upgrade can pay for itself. Here’s the latest, and…
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How to Install a Ceiling Fan & 5 Places Not to Install One By | 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. There are…
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Why Your Electrician Needs Insurance Before Doing Electrical Repairs By | Feb 24, 2011 We all make mistakes and accidents happen, so no matter how reliable the electrician or electrical contractor is, comprehensive and adequate insurance is a necessity. Checking for proper insurance may be more complicated than just asking your electrician if he has…
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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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What is a UPS? By | Jan 26, 2011 Many of us have been in the middle of entering data into a computer only to have the power blink off for a few seconds, deleting the information and causing us to spend more time re-entering it. Some of us have even experienced having a…
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How to Choose a Licensed Electrician/Licensed Electrical Contractor By | Jan 6, 2011 Looking for a licensed electrician or certified electrician? The most important consideration when hiring an electrician or electrical contractor in Atlanta is to verify whether or not the company is properly licensed. This includes checking for both a Georgia business license and…
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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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