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Attention: 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 MorePlasma 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 Tim Jackson | 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…
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 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 MoreWhy your Electrician Needs Insurance Before Doing Electrical Repairs
Why Your Electrician Needs Insurance Before Doing Electrical Repairs By Gordon Watts | 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…
Read MoreAtlanta Electrician Belco Electric Welcomes You
Atlanta Electrician Belco Electric Welcomes You By Gordon Watts | Dec 03, 2010 Welcome to the Blog for Belco Electric and to our first Blog post. This blog is part of a brand new website that we have just published and which you can visit by clicking here: Belco. Belco has been providing electricians and…
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