2020
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Items You Need Engraved in the Electrical Room of Your Business
Every business has a room that holds electrical items including electrical boxes. These rooms can house many electrical items that may not be labelled properly. You may also have employees that do not know what is in the room or how to identify the items in the room if there is an issue requiring an electrician. Here are a few of those items and why you should have them engraved.
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Electrical Safety Tips for Your Home
If something is an everyday occurrence, it's easy to be casual about it. However, in the case of electricity, that can prove dangerous and possibly even fatal. That's why a regular electricity inspection is a prudent investment in both yours and your family's safety as well as your property. Additionally, remember to give electricity the respect it deserves and follow these essential safety tips. Water Danger The problem with water is that it's an excellent conductor of electricity — thus, the two elements should be kept well away from each other.
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5 Obvious Signs You Need a Switchboard Upgrade
Also known as an electrical box, fuse box or breaker box, a switchboard serves a vital role in your home. It helps distribute electrical power throughout different circuits. Additionally, you can shut down all power in your home through the switchboard. Here are five signs that clearly show you might require a switchboard upgrade. Constant Short-Circuiting in Appliances Older switchboards tend to trip or short-circuit often due to electrical overloading. They have an in-build mechanism that shields the circuit from possible overheating and fire risks.
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Three Things You Need to Know About Cooker Isolation Switches
An isolation switch gives some protection to cookers, stoves and cooktops. This switch turns off the power supply to the appliance if there is an emergency or when you need to have maintenance work done. If you're about to install a new cooking appliance, then you might not be sure whether to install a switch. What do you need to know? 1. You Don't Always Need a Switch Not all cookers need an isolation switch.
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