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Year: 2010

Elecricity is diverse – How about some interesting facts!!!

Thu, February 11 2010 - 3:05 PM
Hello Readers! So I have spent about a month talking all about the potential hazards, dangers, and information about what an Electrician can do for you and how to prevent them. Now I thought I would swutch it up and just give you some fun facts about electricity!!! These are some interesting things about electricity you may or may not already know: Earl…

Electrical Hazards: Some electraical hazards caused by rain can be avoided!

Fri, February 5 2010 - 11:28 AM
It's been a much needed down pour of rain that the Bay Area has recently recieved. We all know the benefits of the "abnormal" showers we have experienced. Perhaps, this summer we won't be in a drought, and the water companies will allow us to water our lawns! But what about the problems that come with the rain. No, am not referring to the congested streets o…

Can I afford an Electrician? Yes you can!

Mon, February 1 2010 - 10:46 AM
1. How much do your services cost? We have a few different ways of pricing our services. Please call for a free estimate anytime (510-521-2423). We charge $150 per hour, with a one-hour minimum for service calls for one journeyman electrician and service vehicle. For larger time jobs, we charge $1200 a day (only $75 per man hour) for one journeyman elec…

Electrical Definitions: AFCI’s – Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters

Thu, January 21 2010 - 3:37 PM
-THE AFCI An arc fault circuit breaker or interrupter (arc fault circuit breakers) is a circuit breaker designed to stop fires by sensing non-functional electrical arcs and disconnect power before the arc starts a fire. The arc fault circuit breakers should distinguish between a working arc that may occur in the brushes of a vacuum sweeper, light swi…

Electrical Terms: Does your home have Knob and Tube Wiring? Is it dangerous??

Tue, January 12 2010 - 3:21 PM
Knob and tube wiring (sometimes abbreviated K&T) was an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, in common use in North America from about 1880 to the 1930s. It consisted of single insulated copper conductors run within wall or ceiling cavities, passing through joist and stud drill-holes via protective porcelain insulating tubes, and supp…

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