Incandescent vs LED holiday Lights

Last year for the first time, sales of holiday LED lights surpassed incandescent lights. Even though a string of holiday LED lights costs about twice as much as same-sized incandescent bulbs, LEDs are so long-lasting, the price differential is made up after two or three years of use.  LED bulbs typically are made of lightweight plastic and less likely to break than glass incandescent bulbs.

Whole-Home Surge Protection

A surge protector is designed to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes. A surge protector attempts to limit the voltage supplied to an electric device by either blocking or by shorting to ground any unwanted voltages above a safe threshold.

How Electricity Works

Electricity works when a circuit is made of a conductor, a load or electricity-consuming device and a ground. Electricity will flow through the conductor to the load and finally to the ground to complete the circuit. 

Power Tools and Electrical Safety

Before you start work with power tools, check electric cords for wear. If you're outside or in a wet location, be sure tools and extension cords are suitable for outdoor use and circuits are equipped with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) which prevent serious shock.

Maximize Electrical Safety In Your Home

There are a few basic things that you need to know and implement to maximize electrical safety in your home.

Appliances that generate heat, such as clocks, televisions and computer monitors, should be given several inches of clearance all around for good air circulation and cooling.

Current passing through your body can cause electric shock, resulting in potential injuries. One of the most effective protections against electrocution is the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI).

Always use a Licensed Electrician for electrical repairs. A licensed contractor has the training and experience to get the project done safely and correctly.

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Weather Effects on Electrical Systems

The weather can have serious effects on your home or building's electrical system, its components, and everything that is connected to them. Thunderstorms bring wild weather with lightning that can send a jolt to you electrical service.

This can damage the electrical system itself and everything connected to it. Flooding rains can get into your house or building, cause electrocution hazards, damage electrical connections, and leave the devices it touched unsafe. 

Electrical safety is everyone's responsibility. Electrical safety should be observed every time you even think about touching something connected to an electrical circuit, especially during storms.

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Electrical Service Panels

Everywhere you look, electricity is connected to something. It may be the service line feeding your home or business, outlets feeding devices, or switches that control the lighting. The electrical service panel (or breaker box as it often called) is the most vital part of your electrical system. 

The electrical service panel is used to connect to the power lines from the utility company and also delivers electrical current to all of the circuits. The electrical service panel is also your primary line of defense against electrical problems in your home or business. Circuit breakers turn the power to your home and business on and off to protect wiring from damage or fire when an electrical short or overcurrent occurs.

If your home or business needs a service panel upgrade or more power overall, use the services of a professional electrician like Rogoz Electric to upgrade the power, including a new electrical service panel. Call 623-363-5648 for Licensed, experienced electrician services!

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Outdoor Lighting For Safety and Security

A well-lighted front entrance enables you to greet guests and identify visitors at night. Wall lanterns on each side of the door will give your home a warm, welcoming look, while assuring the safety of those who enter. A separate rear or side entrance can be lighted with a single wall lantern installed on the keyhole side of the door. 

Outside the garage, mount a lantern on each side or install a single fixture above to provide lighting for safety and security. Consider installing a motion sensor on these fixtures or a photocell that turns the lights on at dusk and off at dawn to enhance safety and save energy. 

Remember to always use a licensed electrical contractor for you electrical repairs or improvements. Call Rogoz Electric at 623-363-5648 or visit us online at http://www.myazelectrician.com

Preventing Home Electrical Fires

Most electrical fires in the home result from problems with fixed wiring, such as faulty electrical outlets and old wiring. Problems with cords and plugs, such as extension and appliance cords, also cause many home electrical fires.

Routinely checking your electrical appliances and wiring can help prevent home fires. Frayed and damaged wires can cause fires. Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately. Use electrical extension cords wisely and don't overload them. 

Overloading is a common cause of electrical fires. This happens when you plug too many appliances into the same outlet, extension cord or power strip. Rogoz Electric recommends buying power strips equipped with internal overload protection, in which a strip is shut off if it becomes overloaded.

Keep electrical appliances away from wet floors and counters. Pay special care to electrical appliances in the kitchen and bathroom like irons, hair dryers or irons, and even lamps. Any electrical appliance can start a fire if it makes contact with flammable materials like blankets, towels and rugs. 

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The Key To Any Commercial Electric Project’s Success

In the commercial sector, electricians are critical to support the growth of industry and commerce. The electrical work a commercial electrician performs includes new service, additions, a change to a job already completed, maintenance of equipment, or repair work for a faulty condition.

Commercial electricians know the rules and regulations to work with different industries and have the expertise and experience to work with commercial systems and equipment. Commercial electricians ensure that businesses and industries continue to receive the necessary power to function properly.

A commercial electrician’s job involves installing wiring, servicing existing electrical equipment and installing new equipment. Clients trust commercial electricians with installing important electrical power systems, telecommunications, fire and security systems and electronic controls.

Experienced and qualified commercial electricians are the key to any commercial electric project’s success. Call Rogoz Electric at 623-363-5648 for professional, trusted commercial electrician services.
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