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Conserving Energy at Home
Written by Paul Lippolis on April 22, 2020
During the current pandemic, Lippolis Electric hopes that our customers and community are as safe as possible by staying home. However, spending the majority of our time at home probably means we are using twice as much electricity as we normally do. Have you noticed the increase in your electric bill? With parents working from home and kids attempting to learn virtually, a family needs to separate within their home which leads to increased and continuous use of lighting, HVAC, and devices. There is no better time to begin conserving electricity in your home than now. You can start...
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What is an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
Written by Stephen Marcellino, JR on April 21, 2020
Arc flash hazard analysis is the process of studying a facility’s electrical equipment to determine the incident energy levels at any given part of the electrical system. Performed by an electrical professional, this assessment helps determine whether employees who come into contact with certain parts of an electrical system will be safe during an arc flash event — energy produced during a short circuit event, which results in high heat (in excess of 35,000 deg F), light and explosive force.
What Is The Purpose Of An Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
An arc flash hazard analysis offers a preventive solution for arc flash incidents. It’s designed to detect the potential for incident energy to turn into a de... Read More
What to Do When the Power Goes Out
Written by Ron Troyer on April 16, 2020
Electrical energy, that invisible, reliable source of comfort we commonly take for granted until we suddenly find ourselves without it. Recent windstorms left many throughout the Northeast alone and in the dark to contemplate this paradox.
Circumstances beg the question, what should you do when the power goes out? If it is evening, you simply look out the window down the street and if everything is pitch black, you have your answer but what if it is daylight, then what? Call your neighbor, an elec...
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What to Put in an Emergency Preparedness Kit
Written by Ron Troyer on April 3, 2020
As we all acquiesce to do our part and hunker down for these next few weeks, projects come to mind and none so important as checking our emergency preparedness kit. Building a kit is easy and, in most cases, the essentials are already in your home. Here is a list of basic items every person and family should have ready. Please note-a basic kit is inclusive of all members of the family, including pets, and should have enough content to last everyone for at least 72 hours (3 days).
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Fall Prevention in the Home
Written by Ron Troyer on March 18, 2020
One does not have to be 30 stories up in a high-rise building under construction to be
faced with the hazard of falling, it exists everywhere and never was it more prevalent
than in the home. Falls are statistically the #1 cause of accidents in homes often
leading to sprains, strains, emergency room visits, and injuries requiring time to heal.
Here are a few helpful tips and suggestions to make your home a safer environment for
you and your loved ones.
Make Sure Passageways are Clear
Nothing goes further to reduce trips, slips and falls than ensuring commonly used passageways and thoroughfares ... Read MoreSpring Forward with Smoke Alarm Safety
Written by Ron Troyer on March 5, 2020
No one can forget that one hour of precious sleep being lost on Sunday, March 8, 2020 for daylight savings time. Well… did you forget it is also time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors? Lippolis Electric, Inc wishes to take this opportunity to remind residents and customers of a few basic safety tips that can protect themselves and their families.
Check Your Batteries
Changing batteries on a regular, annual basis is the best way to know all loved ones under your roof are protected. Whether AA, AAA, or 9 volts, the preventive costs of replacing batteries outweighs the unthinkable cost of the loss of a home. The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) reports the risk of death in home fires is 54% lower in homes with working smoke alarms than in homes with no... Read MoreWhat is Electrification?
Written by Mark Johnson on January 31, 2020
Paul Lippolis, SVP of the Green Energy Services Department at Lippolis Electric, Inc. partnered with Murphy Brothers to sponsor an educational seminar on “E for Electrification” at Westchester Magazine HQ. Paul spoke about LED Lighting Incentive Programs for 2020 while several other speakers demystified the meaning of “electrifying” in today’s building lingo. Below is a brief overview of the seminar:
Industry experts now believe that electrification is our best path to a low-carbon world....
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What You Need to Know About New York’s New Smoke Detector Law
Written by Mark Johnson on July 23, 2019
You don't want to miss this. What you need to know about New York's new smoke detector law. An estimated three out of every five home fire deaths occur in houses without working smoking detectors — the majority of which either have missing or dead batteries, according to the National Fire Protection Association. The law takes advantage of newer, better technology to make sure your home is safe. A new, sealed alarm will last for 10 years. It makes maintaining a smoke alarm easier and more manageable. However, it is still recommended that you test the alarm monthly. Since smoke detectors provide such a crucial function, we make a point to ensure they are keeping you safe. Schedule a smoke d...
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How to Upgrade or Remove Your Outdated Home Intercom System
Written by Bobby on June 1, 2017
Does your home security system include an intercom system? While an intercom does add an extra layer of protection for you and your family, the technology has come a long way in a short period of time. If you still have an old intercom system in the house, it’s probably not meeting your current security needs. And a broken intercom is a common household electrical problem just like
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Written by Bobby on October 26, 2016
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