Fight the Power (Save Some $$)
If you’re trying to decide whether to invest in a more energy-efficient appliance or you’d like to determine your electricity loads, you may want to estimate appliance energy consumption. Formula for Estimating Energy Consumption You can use this formula to estimate an appliance’s energy use: (Wattage × Hours Used Per Day) ÷ 1000 = Daily […]
Electric Power Meter: A Good Read
An electric power meter is a very accurate instrument that measures the amount of electricity you use. If you look through the glass enclosure, you will see a rotating metal disc. It rotates in proportion to the amount of electricity that’s being used at that time. The more electricity you are using at any given […]
Can’t Find Just the Right Lamp? Make Your Own!
If you can’t find just the right lamp to suit you or add interest to your Chicagoland home, consider making one. You can use almost anything for the base-a stack of old books, old crockery, a bottle, an old bobbin, even a stack of baseballs. The only criterion is that you have to be able […]
Purge the Surge in Chicagoland
An electrical surge is the equivalent to all of a sudden having extra blood and it bursting through your body, damaging all of the sensitive veins and capillaries. You wouldn’t want your laptop or 40 inch plasma television to have to go through an ordeal like that would you? Unfortunately, without some kind of protection, […]
Wireless Lighting Control? This is Even Better Than the Clapper!
Without the right control systems in place, your lighting fixtures might as well be bare bulbs. Use this guide to lighting control systems and you’ll be sure to get the scoop on all of your lighting control needs. Whether it’s for your bathroom, kitchen, den, bedroom, basement, or living room, a lighting control system can […]
Arc Flash is Not a Super Hero
Your Chicago electrician has your best interest at heart when it comes to electrical safety. Learn here about a common cause of electrical accidents. And be sure to call your electrician should you need any assistance with electrical repairs or for a technician to perform a safety inspection. Arc flash is a short circuit through […]
First Aid For Electrical Shocks in Chicagoland
Electrical shocks always need emergency medical attention — even if the person seems to be fine afterward. Call Chicagoland 911 if the person has been injured by an electrical shock. The Chicagoland 911 emergency personnel may instruct you on the following: 1. Separate the Person From Current’s Source To turn off power: Unplug an appliance […]
Let’s Clear Up the Con-Fuse-Ion
Every Chicagoland home has an electrical switchboard. It protects the electrical wiring system in your home. As part of your home maintenance checks or when you are doing your next renovations, have a look inside your switchboard. This is where the main power switch, along with a number of fuses or circuit breakers are located. […]
Respect Electrical Receptacles
If you look around your Chicagoland home, chances are you will find different kinds of electrical receptacles. These different varieties are all used for different purposes, and it is important to understand their intended usage to avoid making mistakes. Even the voltage can vary between these receptacle varieties, so you should take the time to […]
New Year – New Smoke Alarm Batteries
Few would dispute the immense benefit that having smoke alarms installed in your Chicagoland home can have. They come in many shapes and sizes. They can be elaborate installations such as those installed in hotel complexes or they can consist of a simple device bought at a Chicagoland hardware store and installed by you. Whatever […]
