Surge Protection: It’s Not Just for Computers Anymore

Surge Protection: It’s Not Just for Computers Anymore By Tim Jackson  | May 04, 2011 By now most people are aware of the need for surge protection for their computers and TV’s, but is there more in the modern home that you should be concerned with when it comes to power surges? Technology is finding…

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Is my electrical panel safe? | 14 Point Electrical Panel Inspection

Is My Electrical Panel Safe: 14 Point Electrical Panel Inspection By Tim Jackson | 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…

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Emergency Residential Generator Installation

Emergency Residential Generator Installation By Tim Jackson  | 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…

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CALL BEFORE YOU DIG (or lose your cable TV)

Call Before You Dig or Lose Your Cable By Tim Jackson | 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…

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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM LIGHTNING DAMAGE REVISITED

How to Protect Your Home From Lightning Damage By Tim Jackson | 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,…

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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…

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When 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…

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How to choose a Licensed Electrician | Licensed Electrical Contractor

How to Choose a Licensed Electrician/Licensed Electrical Contractor By Gordon Watts | 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…

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Property Managers | 3 Tips to Save Electricity | Vacant Buildings

Property Managers: 3 Tips to Save Electricity | Vacant Buildings By Kenny Jackson | Dec 23, 2010 Large vacant building spaces can very easily and unnecessarily consume hundreds, even thousands of dollars of electricity in a short period of time.  Real estate agents, maintenance personnel, and others access these vacant spaces at random times.  Just…

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