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Tips for Saving Electricity
Here in Winnipeg, it’s summertime; that means a lot of outdoor activity, and less time spent in the house. The air conditioning is doing overtime, because this summer has been particularly hot; our climate being as extreme as it is, the wintertime isn’t much better...
Electricity and Bitcoin
You live in a small agricultural town in Washington State; electricity is cheap and plentiful because of a nearby dam that produces about six times more energy that your region can plausibly consume. Your power is subsidized, because the electricity the dam generates...
The Rise of Electric Cars
When I was young, I was lead to believe that gas was actually dead dinosaurs that had been crushed down by the pressure of the earth for a million years. I was a bit disappointed to learn that fossil fuel didn’t mean “dinosaur fossil” fuel; the fantasy of T-Rex juice...
Battery Powered vs. Hardwired Smoke Alarms
There are many sayings about the home; it’s where the heart is, when you’re going there, the journey is never too hard. It’s said to be our castle, our sanctuary; peace and security are an important part of a happy home. The most devastating thing that can happen to a...
7 Tips for Maintaining Your Smoke Alarms
Smoke alarms may be an excellent tool for saving lives; however, you must ensure that they’re properly installed and are maintained regularly. Here we’ll offer you tips to keeping up with your smoke alarms and keeping your home and family safe. Test Battery-operated...
Why we all Should Have a Home Electrical Inspection
Before buying a house, you ought to inspect or have an expert inspect the electrical installation, as well as its components. You might have the city or county inspector check it out, or you might find an electrical contractor that can help you with this task. Be...
Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Outlets
Safe outlets are a big part of sustaining a safe home. While most of the electricity in your home exists inside your appliances and walls, your electrical outlets are the place in which you come into the closest contact with it. Although there never is a thoroughly...
Why Do Power Surges Happen?
Chances are you have surge protectors inside your house. Perhaps they are cluttering your living-room floor. Or, maybe you have surge protector receptacles that are elegantly installed inside your wall. You know you require protection for all of your electronic...
How an Electrical Engineer Can Help You Before Moving Your Business into a New Facility
Many businesses attempt to make the leap to a new building without the support from any professionals. This can lead to major mishaps such as not having enough outlets, having a gap in your phone service, and more. If you were to hire an electrical engineer, many of...
4 Electrical Problems Homeowners Should Avoid
Many homeowners are puzzled by how to care for their home electrical system. They may accidentally create new problems while working on projects or worsen existing issues without even realizing it. Attempting to care for your electrical system at home without a...
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