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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