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Upgrading from fuses to circuit breakers is an excellent idea for the following reasons.
Fuses usually control the entire home but you are limited to how much power you can use at one time.
With a circuit breaker, you can run an entire home and not worry about tripping the breaker when you run more than one electrical item at the same time.
The reason you need a transfer switch on the generator is to guarantee you do not run the generator and electrical power together.
If this would happen, you could damage the wiring in your home.
The generator has a switch with three settings:
(1) generator, (2) center off and (3) utility.
Is POWERWORX right for your home?
PowerwoRx will work in any home, as long as you have:
a circuit breaker panel with breaker switches and not the old screw-in type fuses,
and the unit will work on any single-phase electric application for your home.
How exactly does solar power work? Can I install it myself? What about used panels? Where does an electrician fit into all of this?
Solar options raise a lot of questions. Since solar power is an investment, doing your research before committing is a good idea. Before diving into solar energy for your home, read this advice from our partner Jacob Mintz, certified electrical engineer and solar power expert.
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Considering working with a friendly contractor sans a contract? Think again.
Contracts are extremely important in all working relationships, whether you are working with a friend or a new professional. They protect both parties from potential conflict, and ensure that the project is completed successfully and everyone is happy. Still need convincing? Our partner Thumb and Hammer fills us in on its experience…
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There are many options available to people who are about to undergo a home improvement project. You can hire a general contractor, an architect, or a designer; you could get a handyman or just do it yourself.
But which choice best suits each homeowner’s specific needs and interests? During our 7th Blog-Off, we asked our panel of over 50 home improvement experts to weigh in…
We asked our experts what homeowners can do to ensure a smooth working relationship when hiring a professional. They all agreed on the key ingredients: open communication, transparency, and mutual trust.
A happier professional can mean extra perks and even a better end project. In an I’ll-scratch-your-back-you-scratch-mine world, the relationship is key to a successful remodel. Ensure your project runs smoothly with these tips.
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In order to increase revenue for your business and have a successful 2011, one of the most important things you can do is to get a handle on your lead management system.
Leads are generated in a number of different ways through online marketing, word-of-mouth and advertising campaigns.
eLocal INVITES YOU…
to Be Our Next Blog-Off Expert
The eLocal Blog-Off Series has taken the Home Improvement Industry by storm.
Our first few Blog-Off threads generated an overwhelming number of responses from experts in many fields.
Homeowners and buyers look at a home very differently. Neglecting to look at a remodeling project from a buyer’s perspective can result in money lost when it is time to sell your home.
Which projects will have the biggest bang for the buck? Our experts outline which renovations will improve your home’s resale value, no matter your budget…and what projects to stay away from.
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