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Understanding Bulb Wattage LED Lumens
When adding light fixtures or replacing old light bulbs with LED lights, the first thing you’ll notice is that LEDs are not rated by watts the same way incandescent lights are. That’s because LED bulb wattage is much lower to produce the same amount of light (and thus...
Ground Fault Causes & Troubleshooting
A ground fault might sound like a tennis term, but it’s actually an extremely common electrical problem. Instead of flowing back to its source as it should, some amount of stray electrical charge is flowing to “ground.” Ground can be a metal outlet box, a screw,...
Watch Out for Signs of Breaker Panel Hazards
Electrical hazards can occur throughout the home. Loose wall outlets, frayed wiring, and missing GFCI protection are a few issues for which homeowners should be on the lookout. Many people rarely, if ever, look at their own breaker panel to see if it needs electrical...
Easy Network Setup with Computer Cabling
Data makes the world go round. Computer cabling is what makes it all possible. Setting up a business network can be as simple as running a few cables to different computers. It can also be very complex. For the best speeds and connections, the important thing is to...
What You Need to Know About Backup Generator Installation
If you’re wondering whether you really need a backup generator installation or you want one but need help finding the right kind, it’s time to talk to an electrician. Everybody can benefit from having a standby generator. Small generators cover the bare...
How to Design Security Lighting That’s Attractive and Functional
When designing a security lighting system, you want to feel safe and be safe—without making your home look like a fortress or prison. Walk around your property at night to get a sense of where you need illumination, then talk with a lighting electrician about wiring...
Why You Might Need Residential Lighting Installation
Lighting affects mood, comfort, and the functionality of a room. Poor lighting can cause headaches or make a living space feel drab or even unwelcoming. New residential lighting installation can help you overcome a lack of natural light and give every room the look...
LED Lighting for Christmas and All Year Long
From the warm glow of your living room to the bright display of a front-yard Christmas light spectacle, you can get the best effects with LED lighting. Energy efficiency and low maintenance make LEDs even more compelling. You can simply replace the old light bulbs or...
New Residential Lighting Installation
Lighting affects mood, comfort, and the functionality of a room. Poor lighting can cause headaches or make a living space feel drab or even unwelcoming. New residential lighting installation can help you overcome a lack of natural light and give every room the look...
Cat5 Cabling for TV, Internet, and Phone
Cable jacks used to be installed only in the main living room because the television was the only device that needed coax cable. That should not mean that your internet and digital phone can only be set up in the family room. An electrician can install Cat5 cabling...