Keeping the Spark: An Electrician’s Blog

Posted on: 17 April 2020

Outdoor lighting improves security around a home while adding a sense of style at the same time. However, it's important to understand that not all outdoor lighting systems offer these benefits. It's important to properly plan the design and install the lights correctly to get the most benefit from this addition.  Energy Efficiency  You should always keep energy efficiency in mind when it comes to an exterior lighting system. Particularly when it comes to a large, or a two-story, home, it's possible to have 10 or more lights included within the system.
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Posted on: 14 April 2020

The installation of an electrical system comes with certain costs that can't be avoided, but there are ways to reduce how much an electrical installation is. If you're planning a new electrical system installation, here are some tips to save on the project. Use the Smallest Conductors Possible Electrical codes dictate what conductors are suitable for different parts of an electrical system, and you shouldn't use conductors that are below what code requires.
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Posted on: 9 April 2020

When you want to make sure that you are getting the best picture for your TVs, it all comes down to the peripherals. If you are trying to pick up TV signals over the air channels, no matter where you are, you will need to invest in a TV antenna that will allow you to get them. There are a variety of antennas that you can look into buying, and it's important that you learn as much as you can about them prior to making a purchase.
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Posted on: 31 March 2020

When you think of the services that an electrician offers, you may automatically assume that they only deal with the electrical power lines that run through your house. However, many electricians offer services that deal with low voltage lines as well. If it involves running wires through your home, you can pretty much assume that an electrician can handle it for you. Here are a few low voltage services that they can perform for you.
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