Electrical Safety and Home Wiring

Avoid overloaded circuits and house fires

Question: I have three window air conditioners and a refrigerator on same circuit. The 20 amp fuse keeps blowing.

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Electrical Safety

A new approach to keep kids and electricity apart with hopes to prevent children from being injured by electricity.

Electrical Safety Tips

This list of home electrical safety tips will help to safeguard your family against potential hazards.

Home Electrical Wiring Safety Checklist

This Home Electrical Wiring Safety Checklist will help you protect your home, your family, and your life.

This electrical safety advisory is to help you understand that electrical systems are to be treated with utmost respect and every provision must me made to assess each task before proceeding to perform any work.

Electrical Safety Topics

Electrical safety tips start with prevention as the Key. By implementing a few electrical safety tips you will be reducing your risk of property damage and personal harm.

Home Electrical Extension Cords

Safeguard your family against the hazards associated with extension cords. Problems associated with home electric extension cords occur far too often. Here are some tips about home electric extension cords.

Fire Extinguishers Safe for the Home

When used properly, a portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or controlling it until the fire department arrives.

Home Holiday Safety Tips

Great home safety ideas during holiday and anytime.

Home Safety Tips

These home safety tips will help prevent unnecessary problems for you and your family.

Outdoor Decorating and Lighting Safety

Guidelines for outdoor lighting safety.

Hanging Christmas Lights

Dave gives some tips about how to install christmas lights and holiday decorations.

Christmas Time Safety Tips

How to have a safer home this Christmas Season. The following is a list of topics for your consideration.

Christmas Time Electrical Safety

Christmas time electrical safety is essential to prevent accidents during the holiday season. This article helps guide you and your family with some basic precautions, then supplies links to more safety information. Lets all have a Safe Christmas Holiday Season.

Christmas Tree Fire Prevention

Your Christmas can be safe when following a few steps of prevention as you practice these Christmas Tree Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety Tips.

Home Emergency Preparedness

Being prepared before an electrical failure is your best defense. This article explains the importance of an Home Electrical Emergency Failure Kit and what it should include.

Winter Storm Warning

Winter storms can catch us totally unprepared and can leave without electricity, telephones and internet connections for days.

Safety Gift Ideas

Give a gift of safety for the home or travel to show you really care, they will remember you for it.

Construction Site Safety

Planning any project is extremely important, now matter what size. This article will help you through the planning process.

Vermiculite Attic Insulation

Information about Vermiculite Attic Insulation and possible hazards.

Asbestos Public Health Statement

This public health statement tells you about asbestos and the effects of exposure.

Avoiding Asbestos Contamination

A word of caution about asbestos-contamination and asbestos products, their removal, and the dangers of diseases like mesothelioma.

Safe Practices With Aluminum Electrical Wiring

Safe Practices with Aluminum Electrical Wiring.

Asbestos Frequently Asked Questions

This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions about asbestos.

A Guide to Home Mold and Moisture

Information about the hazards of Mold in the Home.

The Poor Little Mouse

Electricity can be extremely dangerous. The same thing that killed this Poor Little Mouse can kill anyone.

A Complete Guide to Home Electrical Wiring

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Perfect for Homeowners, Students and Electricians
Includes:
Home Electrical Wiring - Room by Room
120 Volt Circuits
240 Volt Circuits
Multi-Wired Circuits
Wiring Methods for Installing Home Electrical Circuit Wiring
Electrical Codes for Home Electrical Wiring
....and much more.

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How to Install a Generator Manual Transfer Switch
How to Select the Right Generator Transfer Switch: How to Save Money on a Generator Transfer Switch - These two items actually work hand in hand, and the end result will actually be how large the generator will be and there are a few more options that may be much easier to install and much less costly that a large transfer switch.

What To Do When The Main Circuit Breaker Trips Off
Identifying a Electrical Problem: Tripping Main Circuit Breaker or Blown Fuse, What to do About a Home Electrical Problem.

Safety Guidelines For Light Fixture Projects
How to Install Do-It-Yourself Electrical Wiring Projects - As with any project, electrical or otherwise - Safety is most important, then comes knowledge - they actually go hand-in-hand. Understand what you are planning to do and then understand all the safety factors involved before attempting the project.

How to Correct Low Voltage Conditions
How Single Phase Voltage Regulators Work to Correct Abnormal Voltage Conditions: Single Phase Servo Voltage Regulators determine automatically the change in voltage as the constant voltage. This is accomplished by using electro-mechanic, passive or active components. The Servo Voltage Regulator makes the comparison between the real output voltage and the inner reference voltages.

How to Light Up a Dark Hallway
I have a 6 year old who is terrified to walk down the dark hallway at night to get to the bathroom. I wanted to switch out the 3-way switch for a 3-way dimmer switch so I can leave the light on but dimmed so the whole hallway is illuminated.

50 HZ and 60 HZ Frequency Power for Home Appliances
50 HZ And 60 HZ Frequency Guidelines: I would not advise plugging a 50 HZ microwave into a 60 HZ outlet because of the electronic circuitry, however as long as the coffee pot has a heating element only and no electronic components, then it should be fine.

Electrical Occupation Outlook
How Can I Get the Training to be a Licensed Electrician or Journeyman Electrician? How to Get Electrical Training and Hands On Experience in the Electrical Trade.

How to Install Home Electrical Wiring
9 Steps to Successful Home Wiring: I want to do some electrical wiring projects at my home and save some money in the process, how can I know that I will be doing everything right?

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