Thursday, September 5, 2013

Solar Articles

On this page we will be listing article links and other writings of interest that we feel may help visitors to this blog learn more about renewable energy and sustainability: http://cleantechnica.com/2012/02/08/solar-power-to-pay-nevada-citys-debt-government-costs-for-decades/  Las Vegas Review Journal article on Boulder City, NV and the benefits of a green economy. http://runonsun.com/~runons5/blogs/blog1.php/aN5   This article was written (02/08/12) in remembrance [...]

Source: http://www.enlighten-electric.com/2012/02/solar-articles/

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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Emergency Back Up Generators

Hurricane season is is coming along nicely.  Long time South Florida residents know that June to October is the hottest and most humid time of the year to live in the area.  Hurricanes, severe thunderstorms and the occasional tornado are all things that can knock out the power to our home.

By hiring a licensed electrical contractor and electrician Miami, Broward County, or West Palm Beach for emergency generator installation, you can potentially save a life and or at least some comfort in the case of a prolonged power outage. Once your generator is installed, you can use it to run your Air Conditioning, refrigerator, hot water heater or even the stove.

In 2006, in the aftermath of hurricane Wilma, some South Florida residents were without power for 2-3 weeks.  In that time, all the food in your freezer may spoil, humidity can destroy your furniture and mold can grow in your home.  After a large storm, supermarkets and roads may be closed for a few days or longer and going shopping may not be an option for everybody. Also, what if you have an elderly parent or relative on a life support system that requires 24 hour electricity? Losing power is not an option!

A simple generator installation from one of our electrical services experts that cover Miami Dade County, Broward County and West Palm Beach can help you prevent many unfortunate mishaps that come with the territory of living in the sunshine state.   There are many different types of  emergency generators that run on a variety of fuel sources.  Contact one of our electricians today for advice on what is best for your individual needs.

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Electrician Miami, Broward and Palm Beach

Some of the cities we normally service with emergency generator installation Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Hollywood, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Parkland and Coral Springs. So call us today (561)-247-4513

Source: http://www.sflaelectrician.com/emergency-back-up-generators/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=emergency-back-up-generators

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Surge Protection on Kauai

; Kauai’s electrical grid surges affect the life span of our computers, appliances, and other electronic equipment. Power surges can also completely roast the internal electronic parts during a storm or utility fault. What you need: Installing a whole house surge protector by a licensed electrician will greatly decrease the risk of power surge destruction. […]

Source: http://www.blueskyelectric.net/blog/surge-protection-on-kauai/

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Using Wall Lights To Highlight Your Home’s Decor

If you have filled your San Gabriel Valley home with treasures and artifacts that you would love to display to guests and visitors, perhaps the installation of some well-placed wall lights could be the solution to all your problems. With a number of unusual and attractive designs available, lights that are installed on the walls of your home could be very beneficial in accentuating a picture, fireplace, nook, plant or other architectural element.

But why are wall lights so useful in highlighting the decorative features of our home? For one, they are known for being highly suited to the provision ambient lighting, which looks nice but isn’t overly useful for completing tasks by. For two, the way in which light is cast out from these fixtures is perfect for illuminating decorative elements that are placed on or around the walls of your home.

In the bathroom, it is essential that you have proper lighting installed by your San Gabriel Valley Lighting electrician, so that you can complete the daily tasks of shaving and applying makeup. Wall sconces, when fitted with the proper globes, are highly effective at casting a more natural appearing illumination across the space. They also avoid the creation of dark shadows, which can make a person appear tired or unwell.

In the dining room, wall lights are used to provide that finishing touch by adding an understated illumination to the walls (which are often left in shadow by ceiling fixtures). They are quite useful in making a space feel bright and cozy rather than dark and dingy, which makes for a much more pleasant dining experience.

In the living room, the correct sort of illumination is essential for setting the mood of your ‘relaxation space’. Wall sconces are widely used in these areas for drawing attention to particular elements of the room, such as a fireplace or a picture, and they are also suitable for lighting around the television without casting an annoying glare across the screen.

In the hallway, it is important that you get the amount of light right, as these rooms are renowned for being the darkest areas of the home. Well-spaced wall lights will effortlessly provide adequate illumination that really opens the space up and banishes those dark corners.

 

Source: http://www.accurateelectricalservices.com/CA-Electrician/lighting/wall-lights-highlight-homes-decor

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Tremor In The Force (solar rooftop edition)

SolarCity Installations by Market Segment and Relative Market Shares, 2012-2013E

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From Greentech Media (bolding by EleBlog)

SolarCity will acquire Paramount Solar for $116 million in stock, and the rest in cash. Paramount Equity CEO Hayes Barnard will join SolarCity as chief revenue officer in charge of the firm’s sales and marketing groups.  The goal is to be at 1,000,000 solar rooftop customers by July 4, 2018.

Source: http://electricalcontractor.com/?p=10936

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Update Your Lighting

After fourteen years, it was time to have the drywall replaced on the ceiling of our patio, which presented a great opportunity make some electrical improvements to our outdoor living space. With the old drywall removed, it was a pretty easy job for an experienced electrician to install four small recessed light fixtures with 50 [...]

Source: http://blog.atselectricinc.com/2012/09/update-your-lighting-2/

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LED Light Cubes: Cordless, Rechargeable — And Can Be An Extra Outdoor Seat

From The Regina Leader-Post:

Cordless, rechargeable and waterproof, these LED light cubes can change colours and offer extra seating or a side table, both indoors and outdoors. Mix and match colours depending on the mood of your party. Some products include a remote control that can change the colour-change speed and intensity of light, whether you’re looking for a partylike atmosphere or a romantic glow.

As posted online, the article did not have a photo. Found one at Brookstone –

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Source: http://electricalcontractor.com/?p=10943

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Reasons to Sell Enron Wind (October 1998 memo to Ken Lay)

“Wind is almost a pure subsidy play, which means that Enron will be at odds with the market and must continually intervene into the political processes to extend subsides and/or create new ones. This is an expensive process and may trade away what we are lobbying for elsewhere.”

In my last seven (of 16) years at Enron, my title was Director of Public Policy Analysis. In this role, I was Enron’s libertarian, balancing, I suppose, Enron’s Left environmentalist John Palmisano, author of the infamous Kyoto memo of December 1997.

Enron had multiple profit centers around the global warming issue, which made my internal case for rejecting climate alarmism/policy activism an uphill one. But I got my licks in, including with some ‘e-mail wars’ with Palmisano. I have written numerous posts at MasterResource on Enron’s rent-seeking business strategy and will further set the historical record straight with a forthcoming book in Enron-inspired trilogy.

But my biggest disappointment as an Enron employee was when the company bought Zond Corporation in late 1996, soon to be renamed Enron Wind Company.

Enron never turned a profit with the acquisition–and even got into trouble with the National Audubon Society over a site north of Los Angeles where California Condors, an endangered species, were at risk. Enron’s purchase was as much about PR as it was about money-making, even with generous taxpayer subsidies. The ‘greens’ liked Enron more than just about any other company, and, indeed, Enron was a savior to the U.S. wind industry.

When a hush-hush memo went out that Enron Wind was for sale in mid-1998 (less than two years after its purchase), I wrote a memo to CEO Ken Lay with my reasons to sell the subsidiary.

Alas, Enron could not find a buyer at the price it wanted, and Enron Wind was part of the corporate bankruptcy filing of December 2001. GE bought Enron Wind just months later.

My memo to Lay, nearing its 15th anniversary, is reproduced verbatim. How does it read today?

———————————–

Author: Rob Bradley at CORP_1_PO

Date: 10/28/98 4:13 PM

Priority: Normal

TO: Kenneth Lay at ENRON

Subject: Enron Wind Decision

Please see the attached on reasons to sell the wind subsidiary. I hope this memo contributes to the right decision.

Landscape Lighting

Low voltage landscape lighting is an easy and cost effective way of providing dramatic lighting effects in your outdoor spaces and significantly enhance the beauty of your home. These systems have come a long way from the original tiered “pagoda” fixtures, with many styles, materials and power options to choose from. Fixtures with photovoltaic cells [...]

Source: http://blog.atselectricinc.com/2012/08/landscape-lighting-9/

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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

AWED Energy & Environmental Newsletter: August 26, 2013

The Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions (AWED) is an informal coalition of individuals and organizations interested in improving national, state, and local energy & environmental policies. Our basic position is that technical matters like these should be addressed by using Real Science. It’s all spelled out at WiseEnergy.org, which is a wealth of energy and environmental resources.

A key element of AWED’s efforts is public education. Towards that end, every 3 weeks we put together a newsletter to balance what is found in the mainstream media about energy and environmental matters. We appreciate MasterResource for their assistance in publishing this information.

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Greed Energy Economics:

Wind Energy: Only When the Wind Blows and the Subsidies Flow

Wind Energy Curtailment

Wind and Solar are Parasitic Power Producers

It’s Not Gridlock That is Blocking a Carbon Tax, It’s Science and Economics

Radio Interview: Massachusetts’ Cape Wind — Beginning of the End

Turbine Health Matters:

Vermont Suggests Fines, More Sound Monitoring For Wind Project

Wind industry ignores, makes up the facts

A good set of short Turbine health videos

A new invention to clean fossil fuel pollution

Sand Is The Latest Front In The War On Fracking


Turbine Wildlife:

Bird mortality: spilling the glass

Obama’s Climate Plan Would Kill Hundreds Of Millions Of Birds And Bats

 

Miscellaneous Energy:

How to win the wind energy war

A list of key materials needed in a typical 3 MW turbine

Parsing Through the Wind Energy Sector’s PR

Esther Wrightman – Eagles, Activism and NextEra

DOE Misdirection on Wind Energy

63 Ontario communities declare themselves to be unwilling turbine hosts

Renewable Energy: Not So Bright Lights

Ill Wind Blows for German Offshore Industry

Japan Extracts Gas from Methanes

A very short video about energy, steam and CO2

Europe Pulls the Plug on its Green Future

Wind farms creating an environmental divide

Federal appeals court rules against Vermont’s efforts to close nuclear plant

Court says Agency violating the law regarding Yucca Mountain

Yarmouth board denies solar panel permit

Is Greenpeace Deliberately Misleading Or Simply Deluded?

Mafia Involvement with Wind Energy

Europe: a Green Energy basket Case

What’s wrong with Energy in Ontario?

Conservatives for carbon tax campaign faltering

IPCC doubles down: 95% sure on AGW, but…

Green Energy is Part of the Past, not Fuel for the Future

Don’t believe claims about wind energy

Access to energy Not the Entire Story

Energy Strategy — Begin with Density

 

Manmade Global Warming Articles —

Scientists and Motivated Reasoning

Who Are The Deniers?

Astronaut Walter Cunningham and Restoring Climate Science Integrity

Rise in Violence linked to Poor Statistics

Global Warming as Faith

Climate Realism and Social Realism

PR 101: Rebranding Global Warming

Mann Made Science (simply amazing)

Cutting soot and methane may not give hoped-for climate help

Warming Up To Warming? — a fascinating interview

Why Did Sea Level Drop in 2010?

“The Inconvenient Truth” Global Warming Revisited

It’s Time to Restore EPA’s Original Purpose

NASA Images Illustrate Sun as a Driver of Global Warming

Carbon dioxide: The “gas of life”

2013 is a record low year for U.S. tornadoes

Another Bizarre Form Of “The Science is Settled” Claim In The Climate Debate

What is Post Normal Science (PNS)?

Environmental Sciences Independent Peer Review Institute

Climate change violence study exposes ethical problems in science and the media

Limiting Scientific Debate at AGU

 

Other Articles of General Interest —

Smoking Them Out: The theft of the Environment

A Black Senator explains why he switched to be a Republican

Putting Bicycles Ahead Of People

 

Our proposed national energy slogan is “All of the Sensible” (in contrast to the absurd “All of the Above”). Once legislators have grasped that concept, the foolishness of the “leveling the playing field” idea also becomes apparent. (Should the 18-wheeler trucks and golf cart playing field be leveled?) Additionally we should be using the term “unreliables” when speaking of renewables. Please pass these on. [US citizens should make sure to get up-to-speed with what is on our PTCFacts.Info pages, as the PTC is still a political issue.]

Please pass this information on to other open-minded, science-oriented people. If you know anyone who would like to periodically like to get AWED emailings, please email me.

Thank you for your support.

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Prior issues of the AWED newsletter at MR:

August 5, 2013

July 15, 2013

June 24, 2013

June 3, 2013

May 15, 2013

April 23, 2013

April 1, 2013

March 11, 2013,

February 18, 2013

January 21, 2013

Source: http://www.masterresource.org/2013/08/energy-environmental-newsletter-august-26-2013/

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AWED Energy & Environmental Newsletter: August 26, 2013

The Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions (AWED) is an informal coalition of individuals and organizations interested in improving national, state, and local energy & environmental policies. Our basic position is that technical matters like these should be addressed by using Real Science. It’s all spelled out at WiseEnergy.org, which is a wealth of energy and environmental resources.

A key element of AWED’s efforts is public education. Towards that end, every 3 weeks we put together a newsletter to balance what is found in the mainstream media about energy and environmental matters. We appreciate MasterResource for their assistance in publishing this information.

—————————

Greed Energy Economics:

Wind Energy: Only When the Wind Blows and the Subsidies Flow

Wind Energy Curtailment

Wind and Solar are Parasitic Power Producers

It’s Not Gridlock That is Blocking a Carbon Tax, It’s Science and Economics

Radio Interview: Massachusetts’ Cape Wind — Beginning of the End

Turbine Health Matters:

Vermont Suggests Fines, More Sound Monitoring For Wind Project

Wind industry ignores, makes up the facts

A good set of short Turbine health videos

A new invention to clean fossil fuel pollution

Sand Is The Latest Front In The War On Fracking


Turbine Wildlife:

Bird mortality: spilling the glass

Obama’s Climate Plan Would Kill Hundreds Of Millions Of Birds And Bats

 

Miscellaneous Energy:

How to win the wind energy war

A list of key materials needed in a typical 3 MW turbine

Parsing Through the Wind Energy Sector’s PR

Esther Wrightman – Eagles, Activism and NextEra

DOE Misdirection on Wind Energy

63 Ontario communities declare themselves to be unwilling turbine hosts

Renewable Energy: Not So Bright Lights

Ill Wind Blows for German Offshore Industry

Japan Extracts Gas from Methanes

A very short video about energy, steam and CO2

Europe Pulls the Plug on its Green Future

Wind farms creating an environmental divide

Federal appeals court rules against Vermont’s efforts to close nuclear plant

Court says Agency violating the law regarding Yucca Mountain

Yarmouth board denies solar panel permit

Is Greenpeace Deliberately Misleading Or Simply Deluded?

Mafia Involvement with Wind Energy

Europe: a Green Energy basket Case

What’s wrong with Energy in Ontario?

Conservatives for carbon tax campaign faltering

IPCC doubles down: 95% sure on AGW, but…

Green Energy is Part of the Past, not Fuel for the Future

Don’t believe claims about wind energy

Access to energy Not the Entire Story

Energy Strategy — Begin with Density

 

Manmade Global Warming Articles —

Scientists and Motivated Reasoning

Who Are The Deniers?

Astronaut Walter Cunningham and Restoring Climate Science Integrity

Rise in Violence linked to Poor Statistics

Global Warming as Faith

Climate Realism and Social Realism

PR 101: Rebranding Global Warming

Mann Made Science (simply amazing)

Cutting soot and methane may not give hoped-for climate help

Warming Up To Warming? — a fascinating interview

Why Did Sea Level Drop in 2010?

“The Inconvenient Truth” Global Warming Revisited

It’s Time to Restore EPA’s Original Purpose

NASA Images Illustrate Sun as a Driver of Global Warming

Carbon dioxide: The “gas of life”

2013 is a record low year for U.S. tornadoes

Another Bizarre Form Of “The Science is Settled” Claim In The Climate Debate

What is Post Normal Science (PNS)?

Environmental Sciences Independent Peer Review Institute

Climate change violence study exposes ethical problems in science and the media

Limiting Scientific Debate at AGU

 

Other Articles of General Interest —

Smoking Them Out: The theft of the Environment

A Black Senator explains why he switched to be a Republican

Putting Bicycles Ahead Of People

 

Our proposed national energy slogan is “All of the Sensible” (in contrast to the absurd “All of the Above”). Once legislators have grasped that concept, the foolishness of the “leveling the playing field” idea also becomes apparent. (Should the 18-wheeler trucks and golf cart playing field be leveled?) Additionally we should be using the term “unreliables” when speaking of renewables. Please pass these on. [US citizens should make sure to get up-to-speed with what is on our PTCFacts.Info pages, as the PTC is still a political issue.]

Please pass this information on to other open-minded, science-oriented people. If you know anyone who would like to periodically like to get AWED emailings, please email me.

Thank you for your support.

————-

Prior issues of the AWED newsletter at MR:

August 5, 2013

July 15, 2013

June 24, 2013

June 3, 2013

May 15, 2013

April 23, 2013

April 1, 2013

March 11, 2013,

February 18, 2013

January 21, 2013

Source: http://www.masterresource.org/2013/08/energy-environmental-newsletter-august-26-2013/

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Why More People Should Consider Solar Panel Installation

The general population knows very little about solar panels, their cost or the process of installing them. What little most people know is that they are expensive but energy saving and good for the planet. Thankfully, there are new options available that make solar installation a lot more doable for the average household. Solar panel […]

The post Why More People Should Consider Solar Panel Installation appeared first on .

Source: http://www.theelectricconnection.com/why-more-people-should-consider-solar-panel-installation/

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What to Keep in Mind This Hurricane Season

Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been doing our part to keep you safe this hurricane season.

You can ensure your safety, as well as the safety of your family and your home, by knowing what steps to take at the start of hurricane season, once a hurricane watch or warning has been issued, during a hurricane and once a hurricane has passed.

Staying informed and knowledgeable can make all of the difference this hurricane season, and your safety is important to us!

In the event that a storm does hit Florida this hurricane season, keep in mind:

  • You can save time and money while protecting yourself during a potential storm by taking the time to properly prepare before a hurricane hits—and even before the threat of one.
    See: Hurricane Season Has Begun… Now What?
  • Creating a successful and thorough emergency supply kit can make a significant difference in your experience this hurricane season. By following a check list, you can ensure you have everything you need to keep your family and home safe this hurricane season.
    See: Hurricane Supply Checklist Basics
  • Once a hurricane is headed toward Florida, don’t panic! Securing your home and personal belongings should be your top priority. You may only have a day or two to prepare once a watch or warning has been issued, so use your time wisely to cover any potential issues that can arise during a storm—you’ll thank yourself later!
    See: Staying Cool, Calm and Collected Once a Hurricane’s Approaching
  • You can be one step ahead of the storm by knowing when to evacuate and what to do while you’re waiting out a hurricane.
    See: What to do During a Hurricane
  • It’s important to know how to properly assess damage and what to avoid after a storm hits.
    See: A Hurricane Has Come and Gone: Now What?

Stay safe this hurricane season! It has been predicted that there will be 18 names storms, 9 hurricanes and 4 “intense” hurricanes.

Source: http://powergenerationinc.com/966/

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Rely on Electrician Pasadena Residents Trust for Your Home Remodel

Home remodels are a part of owning a home. You buy a home with dreams of putting your stamp on it and molding it to suit you and your family’s needs. Maybe you need that home office transformed into a nursery or that extra bedroom into a home office. The kitchen maybe a little outdated […]

The post Rely on Electrician Pasadena Residents Trust for Your Home Remodel appeared first on Los Angeles Electrician - The Electric Connection, Electricians Serving Los Angeles County.

Source: http://www.theelectricconnection.com/rely-electrician-pasadena-residents-trust-home-remodel/

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Infrared Inspecting New Equipment

WHY BRAND NEW INSTALLATIONS NEED TO BE THERMALLY INSPECTED

    • New Installation Thermo PDF
    • Thermography Inspection Performed on December 14th 2011
    • The Image is of a “Factory Installed” Bus Connection from the 3,000 amp vertical bus to the primary side of an 800 amp distribution circuit breaker.
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    • This temperature abnormality was found during the Thermography inspection on phase c of the newly installed GE switchgear. The temperature difference between phase C and phase B is 20 degrees ferenheight (Image #2). The breaker was aproximatley 30% loaded at the time of inspection (phase C-278amps phase B- 284amps). After removing the factory installed GE circuit breaker we found that the insulation tape had overlapped and restricted the current flow from the main bussway in the gear to the circuit breaker lug (Image #1).
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    • The repair was made and the tape was properly removed from the switch gear (Image #3). A re-scan was perfomed on the circuit breaker (Image #4) and phase c was actually running 2 degrees cooler than phase b.
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Ft Lauderdale’s Electrician of Choice

Ft Lauderdale Electrician by Southern Coast Electrical Services in Ft Lauderdale, FL. We are licensed contractors specializing in electrical repairs, installations and inspections. Preventative maintenance is important because many house fires are caused by faulty wires. Our professionals check your electrical sockets and your main circuit breakers to ensure safety. New construction electrical projects is our specialty, we have professionals ready to start. Our employees go through rigorous checks and field tests to ensure the best quality service. Our reputation is important to us and we take pride in our trade. Call Southern Coast Electricians in Ft Luaderdale to set up an appointment and visit us at southerncoastfl.com for additional info on our Many Services and testimonials of satisfied clients. Ft Lauderdales Electrician of choice in South Florida.

Here is a list of our services:

Our services include:

  • Home Safety Inspections
  • New Construction
  • Residential Work
  • Consulting and takeoffs
  • Custom Design Services
  • Estimation Services
  • Repairs and remediation
  • Standby Generator Installation
  • Energized motors control and electrical maintenance
  • Preventative service and maintenance
  • New Construction and existing work
  • Commercial, Industrial, Residential
  • High Voltage. Low Voltage
  • Hurricane restoration
  • Emergency 24/7 power service
  • Power failure- Flickering Lights
  • Back-Up and Standby Power Generators
  • Lightning Damage inspection/Repairs

Contact by Phone: (561)-247-4513 or Click here to fill out the form.

 

Source: http://www.sflaelectrician.com/ft-lauderdales-electrician-of-choice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ft-lauderdales-electrician-of-choice

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Update Your Lighting

After fourteen years, it was time to have the drywall replaced on the ceiling of our patio, which presented a great opportunity make some electrical improvements to our outdoor living space. With the old drywall removed, it was a pretty easy job for an experienced electrician to install four small recessed light fixtures with 50 [...]

Source: http://blog.atselectricinc.com/2012/09/update-your-lighting-2/

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Monday, September 2, 2013

Light Your Way With Ease

I suppose that you are like me in that there are areas of your home, inside and out, that have dark spots. You know the areas like small closets, sheds, barns, under cabinets, basements, outside an entrance door, etc... The point is, wouldn't it be nice to have a light that you can simply stick on the wall that would add much needed lighting without running any wires?

I found just such a device while watching TV and this light fills the bill. It isn't too costly and it has a built-in motion detector, batteries, and LED light bulbs. The swivel head makes it easy to position light wherever needed. Maybe the Light Angel is for you.

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Source: http://electrical.about.com/b/2013/08/24/light-your-way-with-ease.htm

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Electrical Contractor for South Florida – Electrician Fort Lauderdale

With over 35 years of electrical work in South Florida, Perfect Electric and Air raises the bar on what to expect form a electrical contractor company and its services. In this video, Bob Frank, owner of Perfect Electric and Air, explain why Perfect Electric is set a part from the other electrical companies. Holding a [...]

Source: http://www.perfectelectricrepairs.com/2013/electrical-contractor-for-south-florida-electrician-fort-lauderdale.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=electrical-contractor-for-south-florida-electrician-fort-lauderdale

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10 Tips for Glendora Electrical Work and Your Safety

When you’re considering electrical work you should put safety first. This article gives a few pointers regarding electricity and safety for you, your family and your home.

  1. Never take risks where electricity is concerned. Electricity can cause serious burns, health problems and kill.
  2. If you’re not qualified to do electrical works then get a registered Glendora electrician to give you a quote on the work to be done. Don’t be tempted to have a go at it yourself. It is a good idea to ask around your neighbors, friends and family who they could recommend as being good and reliable. Get several quotes and choose one according to both their ability and your price range.
  3. When you get quotes, ask for references and check them out. You should also ask to see their registration certificates to verify they are qualified and registered.
  4. Have a good look at all the work you may need doing. Check all your plugs and sockets for loose or exposed wires as well as cracked or damaged sockets.
  5. Light fittings are a common source of problems due to the heat generated by the amount of current flowing through them. Check that they are not cracked or brittle.
  6. If appliances are damaged or have electrical cables exposed you should have them tested by an Glendora electrician to make sure they are safe to use. If they’re not safe then you need to determine whether it’s more economical to repair or replace it.
  7. When all your repair work has been done, it is recommended that you cover your sockets with plastic socket covers that are not easily removed by children. This is to prevent children from pushing objects into the sockets and coming to harm.
  8. It is also worth doing a first aid course so that you are able to respond quickly in the event of an electrical accident. Many power suppliers run courses or will be able to advise you where one is available in your area.
  9. Invest in a portable fire extinguisher. Because water is a conductor of electricity you will need to get a chemical extinguisher. You need to have some sort of reminder to check the charge and that it functions correctly on an annual basis.
  10. Teach small children the dangers of electricity and how to be safe. You can use books or DVD’s as an aid to the training which are available on the internet or bookstores.

Article Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Guillermo_J_Ortiz

 

Source: http://www.accurateelectricalservices.com/CA-Electrician/electrical-contractor/10-tips-glendora-electrical-work-safety

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Electrical Help in Coral Springs

Corals Springs, FL Electrician of Choice, Southern Coast Electrical Services

Normally when someone calls an electrician in Coral Springs, FL  it is because the are having electrical shorts in the home or business. Older homes are not always electrically sound. When you run two or more appliances and your power goes out, it is called an electrical short. Check to see which appliance stopped working and then go to the circuit breakers and see which one tripped. If you reset your break and it continues to occur then you are dealing with an electrical short. Southern Coast Electrical Services in Coral Springs, FL is an expert when it comes to identifying and correcting wiring shorts in your electrical system. The are rated #1 in Coral Springs, FL and will continue to provide outstanding customer service to all current and future clients. Southern Coast Electrical Services is licensed, bonded and always pulls the proper permits to make sure everything is up to code before they even take foot on the job site. Now knowing that, you probably can tell the Southern Coast Electrical Services in Coral Springs, FL  can handle a lot more then just electrical shorts. They also handle Home Safety Inspections, New Construction, Residential Work, Consulting and takeoffs, Custom Design Services, Estimation Services, Repairs and remediation, Standby Generator Installation,Energized motors control and electrical maintenance, Preventative service and maintenance, New Construction and existing work, Commercial, Industrial, Residential, High Voltage. Low Voltage, Hurricane restoration, Emergency 24/7 power service, Power failure- Flickering Lights, Back-Up and Standby Power Generators and Lightning Damage inspection/Repairs.  Now don’t wait another second and Call Southern Coast Electrical Services in Coral Springs, FL today (561)-247-4513

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Advantages of Garage Organization Systems

Think about this: you are about to go to work, but suddenly, you realize you have to get through six inches of snow just to get to your car. This is because your garage is too messed up to have the slightest space just for your car.

If you think the mess in your garage is too much already, think about this: garage organization. A neat and clean garage is guaranteed to make you happy. Think of looking for something you might need in just a short while. To achieve a garage like this, you need garage organization systems. If you have a garage organization system, you could store everything you have in your garage easily. Just invest a little in organizing your garage to make things work for you. Here are just a few advantages of garage organization systems:

1.  You will not get wet from walking through the snow to get to your car because your car is simply inside your garage now.

2.  Your car gas consumption will be much lesser. The reason for this is that you will not have to run your car just to heat it up or cool it down because it has either been too cold or hot from being outside all day or night.

3.  You could also save more money because you do not have to rent an extra storage space or unit just to store all of the stuff that you could store in your garage.

So save up just a little money and start finding the perfect system for you.

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South Florida Electrician

Are you looking for a reliable electrician in South Florida?

Southern Coast Electrical Services is unique in the home electrician industry, we are fully insured residential and commercial electricians providing electrical repair and lighting installation to the West Palm Beach, Ft Lauderdale and Miami area. We only employ experienced licensed Florida electricians so that you can rest assured that your home electrical needs are done right, done on time, the first time.

Our focus is to provide quality and honest electricians to our West Palm Beach, Fr Lauderdale, Miami and all surrounding areas like Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Hollywood, Broward County and Miami-Dade County customers, this has enabled our electricians to maintain longstanding relationships with residential, industrial, and commercial clients throughout South Florida. As a result of viewing each of our diverse clients as individuals and responding to their electrical needs in the way that works for them, we are one of the most reliable and respected providers of electricians in West Palm Beach, Ft Lauderdale and Miami area.

We offer many Home Electrical Services in the West Palm Beach, Ft Lauderdale and Miami  area.  If you don’t see what you are looking for we probably offer it.  Just give us a call !

Call An Honest & Reliable South Florida Electrician Today !

561.584.8455 or 954.495.8040

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Rely on Electrician in Burbank for Electric Car Charging Station Installation

Have you discovered your electric car is not saving you quite as much money on fuel as you had hoped due to the inability to get the car fully charged? Many electric car owners are discovering the typical 120-volt charging station isn’t enough to keep their car charged throughout their busy day. If you work […]

The post Rely on Electrician in Burbank for Electric Car Charging Station Installation appeared first on Los Angeles Electrician - The Electric Connection, Electricians Serving Los Angeles County.

Source: http://www.theelectricconnection.com/rely-on-electrician-in-burbank-for-electric-car-charging-station-installation/

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Check Your GFCI

GFCI receptacles (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) are typically found in homes built or remodeled after 1978 and can most often found in the bathroom, garage or exterior outlets. One GFCI may control multiple outlets. It is not uncommon, especially in homes built before 1997, to find the GFCI in the bathroom or garage controlling the [...]

Source: http://blog.atselectricinc.com/2012/08/check-your-gfci-10/

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Sunday, September 1, 2013

House Fire Investigation - Cause Electrical

NEWPORT, Ky. — July 28, 2013 - A house fire caused 100,000 dollars in damage and leaves residents without a place to stay.
Seven adults and one baby lived at the home that caught fire this afternoon in the 800 block of Roberts Street in Newport.
Newport Fire Department Capt., Randy Childress said the fire broke out around 2 p.m. One of the residents said he was sleeping when he smelled the smoke. "I look in the room in the back and smoke started coming in the door and I broke the door to make sure no one was over there and the building is on fire and that's all I really know,” said Gustavo Ramos.
Ramos said fortunately no one was in the building.
Childress said the fire started on the first floor and quickly spread to the second and third floors of the home, “After he left the door open, that allowed it to spread so if there's a lesson learned for the public is if you do see a fire shut the door,” said Childress. As for Ramos he said he wasn’t able to grab anything on his way out after making sure no one else was in the burning home, “I don't have a lot of clothes and stuff and I cook and I have my knives and I lost everything.”
Childress said the home appeared to be a total loss with the fire and smoke damage. He said the cause of the fire appeared to be electrical and started in the outlet running the air conditioner.
It took crews thirty minutes to knock down the flames, and because of the heat extra companies were called in from the Bellevue-Dayton, Fort Thomas, Covington and Southgate fire departments.
No injuries were reported and Red Cross is assisting the residents displaced.
For this reason, Cooper Electric offers a preventive service called CurrentSAFE, to Reduce the Risk of Fire. For more details on how to make your home safe and hazard free, call 513-271-5000.


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Interesting Facts to Consider if You Want to Install Solar Panels

If you are deciding whether you want to install solar panels or not, there are a few interesting and enlightening facts to consider. Not only should you think about the cost of solar panels, which can be way more affordable than you realize, especially when you take in to count your electricity expenses going down […]

The post Interesting Facts to Consider if You Want to Install Solar Panels appeared first on Los Angeles Electrician - The Electric Connection, Electricians Serving Los Angeles County.

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Solar Articles

On this page we will be listing article links and other writings of interest that we feel may help visitors to this blog learn more about renewable energy and sustainability: http://cleantechnica.com/2012/02/08/solar-power-to-pay-nevada-citys-debt-government-costs-for-decades/  Las Vegas Review Journal article on Boulder City, NV and the benefits of a green economy. http://runonsun.com/~runons5/blogs/blog1.php/aN5   This article was written (02/08/12) in remembrance [...]

Source: http://www.enlighten-electric.com/2012/02/solar-articles/

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Surge Protection on Kauai

; Kauai’s electrical grid surges affect the life span of our computers, appliances, and other electronic equipment. Power surges can also completely roast the internal electronic parts during a storm or utility fault. What you need: Installing a whole house surge protector by a licensed electrician will greatly decrease the risk of power surge destruction. […]

Source: http://www.blueskyelectric.net/blog/surge-protection-on-kauai/

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Rely on Electrician in Burbank for Electric Car Charging Station Installation

Have you discovered your electric car is not saving you quite as much money on fuel as you had hoped due to the inability to get the car fully charged? Many electric car owners are discovering the typical 120-volt charging station isn’t enough to keep their car charged throughout their busy day. If you work […]

The post Rely on Electrician in Burbank for Electric Car Charging Station Installation appeared first on Los Angeles Electrician - The Electric Connection, Electricians Serving Los Angeles County.

Source: http://www.theelectricconnection.com/rely-on-electrician-in-burbank-for-electric-car-charging-station-installation/

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Energy Audit

This article is an excerpt from an email to an energy audit client that I performed as a courtesy service to help clients become aware of easy ways to save energy at home: It was a pleasure meeting you in person today, thank you for the opportunity to help you lower your energy consumption. Just [...]

Source: http://www.enlighten-electric.com/2012/03/energy-audit/

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West Palm Beach Electrician

When looking for a top of the line electrician in West Palm Beach to handle your home or business electrical needs, look no further. Southern Coast Electrical Services provides South Florida with top of the line electricians.  When looking for a electrician, focus on testimonials, credentials and BBB reports which Southern Coast over exceeds in. Whether you are looking for a panel upgrade, line running, new home installation, rewire, outlet replacement, or any other electrical need we got you covered.  Providing outstanding customer service make it easy to understand exactly what is going on during and after your repair. Make sure next time your in the West Palm Beach area looking for Electrical Servicing call Southern Coast Electrical Services for a free quote and consultation.

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A Few Words About Microinverters

From RenewableEnergyWorld.com:

The U.S. accounted for nearly 75 percent of the shipments IHS recorded prior to 2013, but in many states the residential market for microinverters is approaching saturation. It will be increasingly important, said Gilligan, that microinverters are used by the third-party/solar lease companies which are very active in the country.

While solar lease companies such as Vivint Solar and Sunrun have used microinverters in limited numbers, other large companies like SolarCity have preferred to stick with string inverters as the more proven technology, he said. IHS does forecast that microinverters will be used in greater numbers by solar lease suppliers in the coming years as the technology improves and new models are released.

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