News
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. Defenses like the mighty walls of Jericho are pointless against an odorless, colorless, and tasteless enemy produced within our homes by devices we put there. At best we can hope this foe unwittingly reveals itself once it begins circulating. Fortunately, the harmful presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) is extremely de...
Read More
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
Need some inspiration? Here are some cool electrical ideas for the house to get you started.Swap Out Your Electrical Outlets
Today, there are multiple d... Read MoreDetecting Electrical Fires Early
Written by Ron Troyer on October 16, 2020
In the previous installment, we discussed fire’s usefulness in the home. When properly harnessed, fire provides soothing heat for the all-to-soon Winter months coming our way. However, when fire escapes its confinement, the results are all too often catastrophic due to our wooden homes which provide the perfect mixture of fuel and oxygen. Statistics from the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) and other organizations bear this out.
In this installment, we will examine early warning methods and devices to alert us when fire erupts undetected in our homes.&...
Read More
Electrical Fire Safety & Prevention in the Home
Written by Ron Troyer on October 2, 2020
Since the time man first stood upright leaving only one set of footprints in the sand, fire has served as both ally and nemesis. From illumination to warmth, from cooking to tool making, from offense to defense, fire has been and continues to be one of the key factors to the advancement of our species. Yet, within a few brief moments, fire can turn on its user and erase all that was gained-take the fire that destroyed the Library at Alexandria as one example.
Share:
Electrical Preventive Maintenance for Hospitals
Written by Mark Johnson on September 23, 2020
Hospitals and healthcare facilities depend on their electrical supplies to keep their buildings running smoothly. When essential electrical systems are neglected, major malfunctions can occur, resulting in dangerous conditions and costly repairs. The best way to avoid electrical issues is to sign up for an electrical preventative maintenance program for your hospit...
Read More
The Importance of Tamper Resistant Outlets
Written by Ron Troyer on September 18, 2020
Ask any parent, young or old, and they will readily agree managing a household in today’s economy requires a certain degree of savvy in knowing which cost-cutting measures are a necessity. Yet few if any are willing to sacrifice home safety in the interest of cost-cutting, especially if there are little ones in the home (this is generally were the ‘savvy’ comes in). Criteria of this nature should naturally extend into all facets of house management but most importantly concerning electrical exposure. For the little people in your home, switches...
Read More
Electrical Service Maintenance Agreements
Written by Ron Troyer on September 4, 2020
A very old and revered adage states, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Another way of saying this is “a little precaution before a crisis occurs is preferable to a lot of fixing up afterward”. However you choose to say it, this is good sound advice but within this wisdom is housed a veiled warning to all regarding attention to preventive maintenance. This principle extends to everything imaginable but never truer than with residential electrical equipment.
Experts and engineers will tell you the life expectancy of residential el...
Read More
Portable Vs Standby Generators
Written by Ron Troyer on August 21, 2020
Too often lessons from the past come back to haunt us. Isaias was a catalyst to reconfirm those who fail to heed history are doomed to repeat it. Not only were surrounding utility companies caught off guard by the ferocity of the winds but many homeowners found themselves left in the dark to ponder something they swore would never happen again after Super Storm Sandy. The end effect then and now is a massive run on generators of every size conceivable in a frantic effort to keep the lights on and hopefully save the refrigerated food before it spoils.
Okay, the worst ...
Read More
Choosing an Air Conditioning Unit with Your Electric Bill in Mind
Written by Mark Johnson on August 7, 2020
The months of July and August may only represent 1/6th of an entire year but try surviving this period without air conditioning and they turn into the longest, most torturous months of the year. What was a nurturing Sun throughout the Spring now beats mercilessly on homes, turning our shelter into swelter.
First and foremost, it is important to point out air conditioning has everything to do with electricity and...
Read More
Surge Protective Devices (SPD)
Written by Ron Troyer on July 24, 2020
In the Northeast and along the eastern seaboard, the sweltering, steamy days of Summer have returned with a vengeance. With these dog days comes sudden pop-up storms accompanied by fierce rounds of electrical discharge know as lightning. Few things in the natural world are more awe-inspiring than an intense electrical storm, complete with brilliant flashes of lightning so bright they momentarily turn night into day followed by rolling peals of thunder that rattle dishes, our pets, and our nerves.
<...
Read More
Schedule service
Please note that your appointment is not set until confirmed by Lippolis Electric shortly after you've submitted the form.
| ‹ | › | |||||
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |