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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
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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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Battery Storage vs. Generator
Written by Mark Johnson on December 29, 2020
Modern life relies more and more 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 in refrigerators, security systems, lighting and more.
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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 take careful measures to prevent arc flash events and protect employees.
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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 lighting and decorations, both inside and outside of the home. Extension cords abound, crisscrossing lawns and carpets in a patchwork of interlocking cables powering all sorts of animated holiday figures, dangling ice sickles, menor...
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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?
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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 a fire or even worse- a blaze?
For any of us homeowners, this is a defining moment of decision making. Is the risk of losing one’s life equal to or greater than the need to save the family home? It is a worthy question perhaps only people like those heroic homeowners in Cal...
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Everything You Need to Know About Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Written by Mark Johnson on November 11, 2020
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