Aluminum is a very good conductor and has been used in wiring for a long time before copper was introduced. Aluminum is not more in use now as copper has been replaced with it. However, copper wiring is not considered as the wiring best feasible and suitable after 1980 and has been standardized as well. [...]
The knob and tube wiring system are also known as open wiring system. This wiring system came into existence when electricity and associated installations were allowed in domestic buildings. If you are planning to buy a house that was built before 1940, you have to get its inspection done before you make a decision. You [...]
It is a mere fact that a circuit breaker is a mandatory component of an electrical system of a house or any building. This device is known for its safety mechanism that prevents certain damages that might incur due to electrical faults. By the time when avalanche or surge current is passing through the wiring [...]
It is a matter of great importance that we all must know of the circuit breakers, its operation, and maintenance if necessary, in an emergency. The circuit breaker box is located in every house somewhere. In a few houses, it is located in the garage, in a few, it is in the basement, while in [...]
One of the major components of an electrical system of a house or any building is an electrical panel when understanding the system is considered. The electrical panel is often installed in the garage of a house and topmost or basement of a giant building. On the opening of an electrical panel, there are various [...]
The energy bill is among the biggest expenses of a month and one needs to make the right decisions for selecting a meter. There are different types of meters and each has its own pros and cons, therefore choosing the right meter is either saving you a few bucks or increasing your expenses. Smart Meter: [...]
More than 65% of fire accidents at home take place due to the absence of a proper smoke detector or fire alarm, based on the reports of The Consumer Product Safety Commission. In addition, the presence of a smoke detector can actually reduce the chances of fatal accidents due to fire by half. This is [...]
On this job the homeowner was a realtor and he needed to upgrade both sides of his duplex from 60 amps to a hundred amps. 60 amps is not sufficient for most modern houses and we typically upgrade these to 100 amps when the customer is buying or selling the property. On the day we [...]
On this job, the homeowner required additional power to run a new 60 amp Tesla charging unit. He currently only had one hundred amps of power coming into his garage and with his current usage, the additional load would push him over the available power. As part of being recommended by Tesla Motors, we need [...]
Despite being a crucial part of everyday life, electricity can be very dangerous. According to a report by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), approximately 1000 deaths in the United States are due to electrical injuries. Out of this thousand, 400 are a result of High-Voltage electrical injuries, especially from power lines and utility poles. [...]
