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[ad#block]Electrical Question: My electrical bills are extremely high. Is there any way I can get cheap electricity? Is there any way for me to build an alternative energy source that will give me free energy?
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This electrical question came from: Bill, a Homeowner from Dallas, Texas.

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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Bill.

Alternative Energy for the Home

Bill, I’m receiving a lot of comments and questions like this and I have considered this for myself as well. There are a few sources that I am personally interested in and you may consider for yourself.

Alternative Energy Project Kits and Devices

Solar Panels
Solar panels or PV, photovoltaic cells are producing more energy and are available as a finished product, solar panel project kits or a professionally installed system. If a large solar charging system is installed then you may find yourself getting paid by your local power company.

Wind Power
Wind energy is being produced fro a wide variety of units that will convert various levels of wind into energy that can be stored to be available for the home at any time. High powered magnets are being used to improve the energy production of wind power units making them a serious consideration even in low wind locations.

Electric Car
Although EV Electric Cars do not seem to be widely accepted just yet, I believe that the cost of purchasing gasoline compared to the cost charging an electric car makes an EV very attractive, especially if your home is powered by solar or wind power, or the combination of the two.

I personally believe there are several alternative power sources that we can take advantage of right now and with the help of  rebates and incentives the cost to have these systems installed are getting more affordable.

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The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!

The Non-Contact Electrical Tester
This is a testing tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and is the first test tool I grab to help identify electrical wiring. It is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.

The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!

The Plug-In Outlet Tester
This is the first tool I grab to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring. This popular tester is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect Very handy and easy to use.

Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!

The Wire Stripper and Wire Cutter
My absolute favorite wire stripping tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and this is the tool I use to safely strip electrical wires.
This handy tool has multiple uses:
The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation.
The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets..

The wire stripper will work on both solid and stranded wire. This tool is Very Handy and Easy to Use.


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