Project Bids Before hiring an electrical contractor, you will need to evaluate what the project entails. Getting bids for work that is going to be performed and the manner in which the work will be performed should be considered. Find out if everything is included for the price at hand or if there will be additional costs. Sometimes prices in materials go up due to the time difference between the time the estimate was given and the time the actual job is started. Does the quote cover cleanup and removal of replaced components? If you are … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2010
Electrical Wiring Tips
July 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Summary Here are some tips for electrical wiring and basic electrical wiring in your home. Make sure there are plenty of circuits. Plan ahead for big appliances or tools you will need to power. When I think back on how I acquired most of my knowledge about electricity, I have to laugh. I did get some expert instruction from a wise older electrical engineer who happened to know many aspects of the National Electric Code by heart. My brain was so receptive to getting this information that I absorbed everything he showed me. For example, once he … [Read more...]
Electrical Shocks and Their Results
July 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Be grounded An electrical shock occurs when an individual comes in contact with two conductors of a circuit. The electrical shock damages are originated by lightning or any electric current from some mechanical equipment passing through the human body. The natural behavior of electricity is to flow from earth or ground toward anything that will conduct the electricity flow. Therefore, experts say that electrical systems must be grounded. Electricity accidents have fatal results most of the time. A severe electrical shock could cause burns, … [Read more...]
