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Electricians Tip | What to do if your power goes out

Here in the bay area we are lucky enough to not have very severe weather. But thats not to say it wont happen once or twice a year. If your unlucky enough to have your power interuppted this is something you should know. When you lose power from your service go to your panel and make sure none of your breakers are tripped. If your unsure where yo…

Electrician’s Tip | Going Green in Your Business – Part 3

Many have seen the ads on television promoting the Compact Flourecent Light bulbs or CFL. The savings is real ladies and gentleman, especially if your running your lamps or fixtures for long periods of time. If your a homeowner and would like to upgrade your house the best bet is to go to the Home Depot or Lowes. You can find good deals there on the C…

Electrician’s Tip | Going Green in Your Business – Part 2

Many Small business in the San Francisco Bay Area have been going green recently. It is a trend which many would say is long overdue. As our costs rise it is important to search for ways to lower our overhead. One of the ways is to reduce your electrical bill. Many of todays warehouses have large lights called Metal halides or Mercury Vapor. Much of the en…

Electricians Tip | What to do if your breaker trips

In the event the power is turned off because the breaker trips. Your power has been interuppted by the breaker. This is a safety feature and is a blessing because its saving your structure from a fire. 1. First identify location of your Panel or Subpanel. 2.Then read your description panel to identify breaker location in panel. The breaker that is…

Electrician’s Tip | Upgrade to 2008 NEMA rated Decora switches

Your existing switches are often times ready to be upgraded to 2008 NEMA rated Decora switches. These switches are safer and often more attractive. These switches also come with motion and dimmer features. 1. Turn the power off. 2. Remove the two cover screws to remove cover plate and expose switch. 3.Remove the two 8/32 screws holding in the s…

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