Most of us are afraid to attempt many DIY projects when they have anything to do with the electrical systems in our homes. Obviously electricity can be dangerous, so it is always wise to leave these jobs to the professionals when you’re not confident. However, for those of you who are brave enough to attempt these…
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In the twenty first century, the age of technology, most households have a number of high tech electrical devices, from fridges to computers to telephones. An electrical surge (or a spike in voltage) can cause significant damage to you appliances. Leaving you with the expense and inconvenience of having to get them repaired. Devices like…
Safe and proper use of electricity and electrical appliances is essential as electricity is very dangerous and can result in electric shocks, injury, burns, fire damage and even death. Some of the step by step electrical safety tips you could follow to prevent electrical faults and accidents are discussed herein; Ensure you examine your electrical…
It’s easy to forget the smoke detectors that are scattered throughout our homes. Occasionally, they loudly remind us of their existence when they beep periodically, letting us know that it’s time to install a new battery. This is a nuisance for many of us, a minor chore maintaining something that we rarely (hopefully never) have…
Many people are intimidated by the network of wires that brings electricity to the products that they use every day. But it turns out that upon closer inspection, the principles of home electrical system are fairly easy to understand. Electricity is brought to your house by high-voltage wires carried on utility poles. Just outside your…
We are all familiar with how electricity can do great things for us and how destructive it can be. It is good to know what electricity is how it works and know some electrical fire safety tips. Electricity is conducted through materials that let electricity flow through them easily. Most of them are metals that…
The system of wires, cables, transformers, fuses, and outlets that keeps electricity flowing through your home is a complicated beast, and inside is a high potential for danger. When something goes wrong or you’re need it to expand to new areas or fixtures in your house, it takes a great deal of knowledge to make…
It’s a little alarming to imagine how much we rely on electricity to get through our day-to-day lives. And nothing throws this into relief more powerfully than a power outage. When the lights go out, many things we take for granted – both comforts and necessities – fly out the window. That’s why it’s important to…
