Whole House Surge Protection Type 1: Meter Based Surge Protector
Whole House Surge Protection Type 1: Meter Based Surge Protector We blogged awhile back about whole house surge protection, and why it's important to have whole house surge protective devices installed in your home. We also covered the basics on what a surge is, and...
Weather Resistant Receptacles: Are Your Outdoor Outlets Protected?
Weather Resistant Receptacles: Are Your Outdoor Outlets Protected? Outdoor outlets need to be protected from any form of moisture. This is because electricity and water don't mix (duh). Even in damp locations, the NEC requires weather resistant receptacles (outlets)...
Adding A Garbage Disposal? You’ll Need A Dedicated Line For That
Adding A Garbage Disposal? You'll Need A Dedicated Line For That It's easy to see why homeowners add garbage disposal units in their kitchen. Not only do they eliminate odors that build up in your trash can until trash day arrives, but they also add...
Fall Electrical Safety Tips: Time To Break Out The Leaf Blower
Fall Electrical Safety Tips: Time To Break Out The Leaf Blower Fall has finally begun here in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania. If you live in Montgomery County, or any other county in Southeastern, Pa, you know very well how hot, humid, and wet this summer has...
Closet Lighting Ideas: Fluorescent and LED Options Are Best
Closet Lighting Ideas: Fluorescent and LED Options Are Best When it comes to your closet space, whether it's a walk-in closet or a smaller one, fluorescent and LED closet light fixtures are your best choices. This blog will focus on wired closet lighting...
Closet Lighting: Is Yours Up To Code? Let’s Ask An Electrician
Closet Lighting: Is Yours Up To Code? Let's Ask An Electrician Closet lighting is a great thing to have, and as electricians, we actually recommend it. It's not cool going into work with two different shoes on because you thought one was black instead of blue. We can...
Pool Area Lighting Ideas: Cool Ways To Put Lighting Around Your Pool
Pool Area Lighting Ideas: Cool Ways To Put Lighting Around Your Pool Hiring a licensed electrician for landscape lighting design ideas is always a good call. After all, the professionals who install lighting will know the best options for your particular landscape and...
Pool Area Lighting: Why You Should Put Lighting Around A Pool
Pool Area Lighting: Why You Should Put Lighting Around A Pool You just got done hiring a licensed electrician to add a few LED pool lights in your inground swimming pool. Now is the perfect time after they leave to take a night swim. You get your suit on, and are...
Sean’s Troubleshooting Story: The Case Of The Popping And Whining Breaker
Sean's Troubleshooting Story: The Case Of The Popping And Whining Breaker This past week, installer and field technician Sean B., identified an important fix that was needed in preventing a house fire. A homeowner called us up and explained that he needed a breaker in...
The Difference Between An Electrician and An Electrical Inspector
The Difference Between An Electrician and An Electrical Inspector We get a lot of phone calls from homeowners asking us to do electrical inspections. Can electricians perform electrical inspections? The answer is yes, and no. Confusing, we know. Let's first start with...