Troubleshooting
How to Troubleshoot a GFCI Receptacle
How to Troubleshoot a GFCI Receptacle By Tim Jackson | 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…
Read MoreHOW 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,…
Read MoreArc-fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI), Electrical Safety Every Home Needs
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) By Tim Jackson | 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…
Read MoreFlickering Lights, is this normal?
Flickering Lights: Is This Normal? By Tim Jackson | 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…
Read MoreWhat’s That Green Wire For?
What’s The Green Wire For? By Kenny Jackson | Jun 22, 2012 One of the most common problems we find with electrical installations, whether it be a do it yourself renovation, or even new construction, is finding that the ground connection is not properly terminated to light fixtures, switches and outlets. They will work without…
Read MoreHOW 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…
Read MoreAttention: 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 More5 Troubleshooting Tips for Restaurant Ventilation Hood System
5 Troubleshooting Tips for Restaurant Ventilation Hood System By Joey Heard | Dec 17, 2010 Ventilation hoods are critical to your restaurant. Here are some helpful tips you can try the next time your ventilation hood is not working: Is the power switch for the hoods on? The switch is usually located on the…
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