We all use electricity at home, in an office, or at a job site. Each time your electrical system is in use, it works hard to provide an optimal output, just like any other system. If used daily without proper maintenance, it can malfunction, resulting in a loss of power. Luckily, preventive maintenance exists and […]
Category: Electrical Safety
How Can You Prevent Your Pets From Getting Electrical Shocks At Home?
With pets, some shocks are unavoidable – like the shock of an unexpected medical bill or the shock of your cat knocking over your favourite vase at 3 AM. Static shocks can be hard to avoid, too – if you’re walking around your carpet in wool socks all day, your dog is going to get […]
Why Should A Homeowner Have An Electrical Inspection Performed On Their Home?
Homeowners have a lot of things they need to juggle to keep their property updated. Many people overlook the importance of their electrical system because it’s hidden away behind their walls. However, if you want your lights and appliances to work properly, this is one system you don’t want to ignore. An electrical inspection might […]
How Can You Avoid Power Point Overloads?
Who of us hasn’t blown a breaker before? We’ve all made the mistake of turning on two power-hungry appliances at once, like using the microwave while we make toast. Every electrical circuit has its limits. When you overload a power point, all of your appliances and lights will abruptly shut off. Depending on your electrical […]
The Dangers Of A Loose Electrical Outlet
Most of us plug our electronics and appliances in without a second thought. It’s such a common task that we rarely step back to take a closer look at our electrical outlets. If an electrical outlet is slightly loose, is it really dangerous to plug something into it? Here’s our advice: don’t plug anything into […]
How To Reset A Tripped Circuit Breaker
You’ve just come home with a brand new TV, and you can’t wait to see the high-definition screen in action. Once you finish setting it up, you sit back, kick your feet up, and switch it on. But suddenly, the TV loses power. It seems that you’ve tripped the breaker. Was your new electronic device […]