It may come as quite a surprise to electronic vehicle newcomers when they discover that the car charger is actually found on board the vehicle. It is this sophisticated piece of equipment that is stored within the car that pulls power from an AC source within your home and converts it to DC to charge…
Fluorescent lighting is one of the largest consumers of electricity within the US market. And with an estimated 2 billion fluorescent sockets installed in residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and retail spaces, the market for fluorescent lighting is definitely strong. But what about the newer LED T8 replacements? Is LED T8 the best option for your…
The winter months and holiday season is when most people will have to get treated for some kind of electrical burn; mostly due to holiday lighting and overloaded outlets. An electrical burn is dangerous and very painful and can be avoided if you follow some pretty basic rules. If you are ready to start decorating…
Home inspectors and electricians are recommending that homeowners with homes that contain a specific type of electrical box should get a replacement. If your home was built between 1950 and 1990 it may contain a Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) circuit breaker panel along with Stab-Lok circuit breakers essentially putting your home at risk of a…
When you buy a new home it is always prudent to hire a home inspector to examine and evaluate the structure and the internal workings of your potential purchase to ensure that everything is working correctly. While a general home inspector works on your behalf to cover all the areas to be inspected in a…
It is that time of year when you and your neighbors begin to hang Christmas lights on every part of your home that can be covered and win the title of the most festive looking house on the block. Hanging exterior Christmas lights is a fun and exciting tradition that many families take seriously, and…
