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How Do You Understand the Basics of Electrical Work?

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How Do You Understand the Basics of Electrical Work?

Many people fear electrical work, and it's true that there should be a healthy respect of its potential for causing danger. However, learning about electricity is not impossible, and honestly, it's not as scary as you might imagine. Hi, my name is Pat, and I love to help other people with DIY projects. In this blog, I want to focus on electrical work, learning the basics of electricity and related topics. When I'm not writing, I love to surf, teach my son new DIY tricks, spend time with my wife and run. Of course, I also have to work, and during the week, you can find me selling tyres at a local shop.

Most Common Electric Issues At Home and How To Fix Them

29 April 2022
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For most people, electricity is the lifeblood of their lives. They rely on it to run electronics, appliances, machines, and any other home-based systems. But despite all the technological leaps so far, electrical faults can occur at home anytime.  In some cases, bad wiring or an overloaded circuit breaker might cause such a fault, but there are still a few other less-obvious causes. Discover some of the most common electrical faults at home and how to fix them. Read More 

To Keep Your Commercial Electricity Bill Down, Consider LED Lighting Instead

27 January 2022
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If you run a large retail operation and have to make sure that you run everything as efficiently as possible, you'll want to keep your energy costs in check. In this case, you will be particularly focused on lighting as one of the biggest electricity users and should consider a facility-wide upgrade. You should be even more focused if you rely on old-fashioned fluorescent technology, so what do you need to consider as you analyse your needs? Read More 

Planning Your New Home? 4 Out-Of-The-Way Places You Need Extra Lighting

28 October 2021
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If you're building your own home, you have the perfect opportunity to get everything right, down to the last detail. One of those is the lighting. You know that you need lighting in each room of the house, as well as at each of your exterior doors. However, if you're like most homeowners, you forget about the other areas that might need lighting. Adding lighting to these key areas can make life much easier for you and can even reduce the risks for accidents and injuries. Read More 

Why You Should Consider Investing In Home Automation Systems

13 August 2021
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The evolution in technology keeps improving the quality of life people experience at home and the workplace. There was a time when the only way to communicate was through the corded telephone attached to the walls in every home. Currently, almost everybody communicates through the wireless gadgets put in their pockets. If you have had the same appliances in your home for years, you are probably missing out on new and better features. Read More 

What Commercial Lighting Mistakes Are You Making in Your Retail Store?

23 June 2021
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When running a retail store, your commercial lighting is crucially important. That's because the lighting depicts your brand image and influences how much time your clients spend in your store. However, many retail store owners don't pay enough attention to their lighting, and they end up making costly mistakes. That's why you need help from qualified commercial electricians to ensure you get the job right.  Here are some commercial lighting mistakes to avoid in your retail store. Read More