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How to Choose the Right Lightbulb
Written by Mark Johnson on January 21, 2022
There are various types of lightbulb options that can fulfill different purposes within your living space. Lighting is something we use every day and often take for granted. The kind of lighting you choose for your rooms directly affects their atmosphere and mood. Choosing the proper lighting can be simple when you understand your options.
There are several characteristics to look for when selecting a lightbulb, including:
- Lumens
- Wattage
- Color and temperature
- The type of lightbulb
New Homeowner’s Guide to Your Home’s Electrical Needs
Written by Mark Johnson on January 21, 2022
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Landscape Lighting
Written by Mark Johnson on May 14, 2021
As intimated in the last installment of landscape lighting, smart use of basic lighting theories and tools widely used by professionals will transform your property into an inviting interplay of light and dark with intrigue, magic and mystery built in. Without having to acquire an advanced PhD in Photometrics, anyone can master these simple techniques with outstanding results. The one overriding rule of thumb is to conceal the source of light in such a way as to create an assortment of effects that capture the imagination. Glare is the enemy of a well crafted lightscape.
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Older Homes: Is Your Electrical Service Adequate?
Written by Ron Troyer on March 19, 2021
The electrical demands on your home today are far greater than they were just 20 years ago yet your electrical service, the power coming in from the utility, may not have been expanded to accommodate our ever-growing need for more power.
Consider the electrical demands of this assortment of basic, common appliances and home necessities/luxuries.
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Spring Home Electrical Projects
Written by Ron Troyer on March 5, 2021
-Written by Ron Troyer
Winter’s strong grip on our region is about to be relinquished and few of us, if any, will seriously miss its passing. Soon the signs of Spring will be everywhere-as you read this song birds are heading north from their wintering grounds. With the emergence of crocuses and daffodils comes a reminder for a good, thorough Spring cleanup, both inside and out. Included are a few electrical items that will need insertion into the list. Many of these items may require the assistance of trained profession...
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Electrical Projects: When to DIY and When to Call a Professional
Written by Ron Troyer on February 19, 2021
-Written by Ron Troyer
Walk into any chain home improvement store, turn down the electrical supply aisle and you will see all the necessary fixing for a 200-amp service installation-service cable, electrical panels, circuit breakers, even meter enclosures. Next stroll over to the ‘do it yourself’ reference section and you might find a step-by-step book full of illustrated instructions you will need in order to complete that service upgrade. But is that all you need to know?
Your local home improv...
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Downed Power Line Electrical Safety: What You Need to Know of this Potential Hazard
Written by Ron Troyer on February 5, 2021
-written by Ron Troyer
Trees & Downed Power Lines
Weather forecasters and climatologists tell us storm frequency will increase in both severity and magnitude as our planet suffers the worsening effects of global warming. Debunking these predictions has become more difficult as the hard evidence becomes unignorable-take this most recent blizzard that stretched across the Northeast for three full days dumping more than 24 inches of sn... Read MoreUnderstanding Photometric Lighting
Written by Mark Johnson on January 22, 2021
-Written by Ron Troyer
Even though 49% of all electrical consumption worldwide is dedicated to motors, one of the most life-altering, irreplaceable miracles of electricity is the ability to illuminate our world. Imagine life without the convenience of flicking a switch to light our workplaces, our homes, our lives-the importance of lighting can never be overstated. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, residential sector electrical consumption for lighting (75 billion kWh) has dropped to 5% of total residential sector&...
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Establishing an Electrically Safe Home Gym
Written by Ron Troyer on January 8, 2021
-Written by Ron Troyer
As we exit the holiday season into a shiny new year, we enter January, also known to many as Weight Loss Awareness Month (like we needed to be made more aware of a roll or two in the mirror). Gone are all those delicious treats and feasts quickly replaced with renewed resolutions to lose 20 pounds by such-and-such date fueled by a determination this year will be different than all those other years.
Unfortunately, this Pandemic is not fading as hoped-in fact we are entering a heightened crisis level previously unknown with...
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How Solar Energy Is Becoming More Affordable in the U.S.
Written by Mark Johnson on January 7, 2021
Whether you own a home or business, you're paying every month to depend on a grid that can sometimes let you down — and always at the worst possible time. With solar energy, you can generate electricity to keep your lights, appliances, security systems and all your electronics running.
These systems lower monthly utility costs while actively working to minimize your impact on the environment, and they are getting more afforda...
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