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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 […]
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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 […]
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Understanding 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, homes, and lives. The importance of lighting can never be […]
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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 […]
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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 monthly 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 electronics running. These systems lower monthly utility costs while actively working […]
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Battery Storage vs. Generator
Written by Mark Johnson on December 29, 2020
Modern life increasingly relies on having a constant power source readily available. Power grid failures, natural disasters and other emergencies that cut off power to our homes are more inconvenient than ever with all the home devices that rely on electricity. Power outages can go beyond inconvenience and become a safety issue with power loss […]
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Arc Flash Safety
Written by Mark Johnson on December 16, 2020
An arc flash is one of the most prominent safety concerns for those who work with or around electricity. This dangerous occurrence generates a massive release of energy in the form of, heat, toxic fumes, blinding light, deafening noise and massive pressure waves. Commercial facilities must carefully prevent arc flash events and protect employees. Table […]
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Illuminating the Holiday Season Safely
Written by Ron Troyer on December 11, 2020
-Written by Ron Troyer For all of us, the busy months of December and early January are times full of family, good will towards all and copious amounts of celebration. One favorite holiday event is a drive taking in all the neighboring Christmas lighting. What better way to accent the festivities than with spectacular holiday […]
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Your Home Office’s Electrical Needs
Written by Ron Troyer on November 25, 2020
For years the concept of ‘home office’ has been in use to varying degrees but recently the ‘home office’ exploded as workers everywhere sought refuge during the Pandemic while continuing to generate an income. But is commandeering a bedroom or playroom all that is required to set up an office within one’s home? Table of […]
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Know the Five Classifications of Fire Extinguishers
Written by Ron Troyer on November 13, 2020
In this blog we discuss methods and devices for detecting the presence of smoke and/or fire in a home. The first awareness of such an emergency is key to survival but what if the fire is still in its infancy? What if the flickering flames are relatively minor in nature and have not graduated to […]
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Carbon Monoxide – Deadly But Very Detectable
Written by Ron Troyer on October 30, 2020
Fighting a foe is challenging. Fighting an invisible foe is fraught with even greater difficulties. The stakes are raised even higher when this foe turns deadly. This pandemic we are living through is a perfect example. Defences like the mighty walls of Jericho are pointless against an odourless, colourless, and tasteless enemy produced within our […]
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5 Electrical Home Improvement Projects to Spruce Up Your Home This Year
Written by Mark Johnson on October 27, 2020
Lockdowns, business closures and social distancing requirements have just about everyone spending a lot more time at home. With fewer distractions, now is the perfect time to catch up on all the electrical home improvement projects you have in mind — and maybe even complete a few more. The Most Popular Electrical Projects for Homeowners […]
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