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Aluminum Wiring in Homes
Aluminum wiring in residential homes carries an increased risk of starting a fire when compared with the much more common copper wiring. The US Consumer Products Safety Commission (US CPSC) investigated this threat in the 1970s and found that many home fires were caused by overheated connections involving aluminum wiring. The weakness is not with the wire itself, but rather in the wiring junctions and connections between the aluminum wire and things like light fixtures, switches and outlets. While aluminum is an excellent conductor of electricity, it expands and contracts more than copper and is much more prone to corrosion …
Lighting Manufacturer List: A Comprehensive Guide
Updating lighting fixtures is a way to change the feeling of your home or workplace. We have researched an extensive list of lighting manufacturers spanning residential, commercial, domestic, and international, and compiled them into a handy list. The manufactures below are listed primarily by brand name. We looked at each of these sites, and found the page that seems most appropriate to the brand. A19 Flos OCL Aamsco Flux Omega Abacus Focal Point Pacific Coast Access Focus Industries Pass & Seymour Acclaim Forecast (Phillips) Pathway Akari Light Sculptures Forte Pedro Jose Villalba S.A. Alfa (Juno) Foscarini Peerless Alkco Fredrick Raymond …
Power Surge
A power surge can and often does damage electronic equipment. For computer equipment, it is always wise to use a surge protector, which helps eliminate surges of power that can damage the circuitry in the computer. This is true for almost all of your electronics including the new HDTV’s. Power surges can be damaging depending on the amount of power as well as how often it happens. You need to use a grounded outlet for all electronics and appliances. Lightening is a form of power surge as well as faulty wiring or incorrectly installed wiring. Refrigerators can sometimes cause a …
Electrical Safety Tips: A Quiz to Test your Knowledge!
Electrical safety tips are often thrown around in conversation, but distinguishing fact from myth can be difficult. Think you know everything there is to know about the electricity running through your home? Take this quiz and test your electrical safety knowledge. Directions: Choose the best answer for each question and keep track of your answers. Then, compare your answers to the correct responses provided below. 1. What is the correct wattage for a light fixture? a. The wattage the fixture specifically requires, usually noted in the instructions or on the fixture. b. The wattage the fixture specifically requires or 10 …