Whether you’re buying a home, or just moving in to your new home, here is some advice that can help you. If you’re in the buying process the things you will be looking for are safety and repair aspects. Most electrical contractors can offer you an inspection to check for both of these. If you …

 

One of the most important principles to understand when designing a recessed lighting layout is beam angle. In recessed cans, the light is produced in the shape of a cone. You picture the light starting as a point at the light fixture and forming a circle on the floor. The beam angle is the an…

This new upgrade of the Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Maker has twice the ice capacity with double the power of the original in a 700-watt motor. The 2000 is pre-programmed to blend 4 different drinks, including margaritas, mudslides, daiquiris, and smoothies. Just fill reservoir with ice, ad…

We review the basic Home Wiring tools necessary for tackling a small wiring project around the home.

Tools mentioned in the video include a unique wire stripper, a multimeter, screwdrivers, pliers and a couple of other interesting tools.

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Sony is offering its new Bravia M-series lines of TVs this summer to Wal-Mart, Target and other large chain retailers. Sony’s initial offering of the Bravia-M TVs, all from their 720p model line, are available in 26-inch, 32-inch, and 40-inch screen. Wal-Mart is planning to unveil the new Brav…

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It is always a good idea to have each circuit breaker clearly labeled. This prevents confusion and frustration in the event that one needs to be reset or replaced. You can begin labeling the circuits by turning them off and on to see which appliance it is connected to. Circuit breakers consist…

The starting current of motor can become 3 to 6 times the normal running current! That’s normal for motors. The motor can experience this high current for a period ranging from 20 to 50 seconds.

A fuse will not be very useful in protecting a motor from this type of overload condition. A selected …

As we have discussed before, all overload relays have one major limitation - because they operate on line current, they do not directly sense the motor temperatures.

However, with proper heater selection and careful attention to the factors that affect heater performance, the overload relay can w…

By Barry Stone
Dear Barry,

The home we just purchased home was listed as 30 years old, but our neighbors say the house was actually built in the 1940s and was moved to the site 30 years ago. We’ve also learned that the some of the electrical wiring is very old, so we’re now worried about elect…