2016

  • When Solar Energy Fails to Make the Cut


    An indoor swimming pool might well be considered the epitome of luxurious living. In this regard, a heated indoor pool might well be the cherry on top of the cake that happens to be your luxurious life. Installing a solar-powered heat pump will allow you to get the most out of the indoor pool with minimal operational costs. However, think twice before you disregard electric-powered heat pumps for their higher operational costs.
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  • Ensuring Electrical Safety in Your Home


    Every year in Australia, up to 15 people are killed and around 300 people are injured as a result of electrical accidents in the home. A significant number of these incidents involve children and are the result of preventable causes. As such, a sound education and vigilance about the electronics in your home is vital, especially if you have children. The following covers a variety of areas concerned with electrical safety at home.
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  • How Your Industrial Company Can Benefit From Electrical Engraving


    Industrial environments aren't just collections of workers and machinery. They are also full of information, from health and safety notices to compliance plates, directions for visitors and corporate logos. All of this information needs to be displayed in a way that can be clearly read and won't degrade. Printing is one option, but there's a much more effective solution. By bringing in electrical engraving experts, you can imprint your machinery with identification and compliance information in a way that lasts for years, and this can be completed to an incredibly high resolution with a professional appearance.
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  • Faulty Outdoor Lighting: 2 Common Problems


    Outdoor lighting is a beautiful thing. It allows you to see where you are going on long dark winter evenings and lets you sit out on your porch during those warm summer nights. If you have noticed that your outdoor electrical lights have not been working properly, it is time to investigate the cause further. After all, no one wants to risk a fall caused by winter ice or to be sat in the dark all summer.
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  • Three Home Improvements That Will Scare off Potential Thieves


    When it comes to home security, prevention is the best solution. You want to make your home look as unattractive as possible to would-be burglars, and there are a number of ways to do so. Locked gates, automatic flood lighting, and night vision security cameras will all have criminals running scared. These measures are particularly effective because of how visible they are - there's no chance that a criminal will walk past your house and mark it down as an easy target.
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  • Outdated Wiring: Prevent Appliance Repairs By Being Wary Of The Signs


    Moving into an older home does not automatically mean that you will have to contend with outdated wiring. Nevertheless, it is crucial to keep in mind that faulty wiring is one of the main causes of residential electrical fires. Moreover, some insurance companies may decline to provide you with residential insurance if your electrical wiring is considered ancient. Therefore, it would be in your best interests to hire electrical services to conduct an electrical inspection of your property.
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  • 4 Data Cabling Tips You Should Remember


    The ease with which information can be got on the internet has made it possible for some lay people to attempt to install data cabling in their homes. However, some of those people may get less than peak performance from their data network because they were not aware of all the key tips that professionals implement when installing data cables. This article discusses some of those vital tips that will ensure that your DIY data-cabling project produces satisfactory results.
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  • Steps to Take if Your Property is Flooded


    If your home has been recently flooded due to extreme weather or a broken pipe, you should not attempt to enter the property until you have been authorised to do so by the local or state authorities. Entering a flooded property could potentially put you at risk of electrocution. That is why it is important to take the proper steps to ensure your home is safe.  Drain the water Once the pipe has stopped leaking or the storm has blown over, flood waters may remain in your home.
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  • What to Know Before Upgrading the Fuse Box in Your Business


    The fuse box is the piece of equipment that divides, directs and controls the electricity that is consumed in your business premises. Fuse boxes are not designed to last forever, and as the electrical needs of your business begin to change, you may be forced to upgrade to a fuse box that can accommodate the change. Also, old fuse boxes can overheat or even pose electrical hazards at the workplace. To avoid this, it is essential to replace the fuse board with a newer and safer model that will meet the electrical needs of the business.
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  • Five Tips for Keeping Portable Heavy Duty Tools Safe In a Woodworking Classroom


    If you lead a woodworking class at a school, you have to ensure the portable electrical tools you use are safe. There are a number of safety precautions to consider. For the safety of your students, keep these tips in mind: 1. Always focus on safety. Although students may be keen to dive into using tools on the first day of class, make sure to review all safety rules before letting students use the tools.
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