Lots of folks in northern California are getting ready for PG&E’s PSPS (Power Safety Power Shutoff) during the main part of the fire season. Many are wondering if a generator could be an answer to the problem of being without power. It can but it has to be hooked up safely.
Outlets Melting from Battery Chargers An innocent plugged-in battery charger can cause melted electrical outlets like the one pictured here. You love ’em, all those handy and convenient cordless devices — drills, vacuums, floor cleaners. But leaving the chargers plugged in for extended periods can lead to dangerous situations. So, here’s our advice: DON’T LEAVE …
Installing Recessed Lights As the days get shorter, many people are craving the loss of light. Installing recessed lights, especially because LED’s make them appear brighter, are gaining popularity once again. If there’s a light in the ceiling, this is a project that lends itself to DIY: Do It Yourself. Simple enough that you don’t …
Know the Different Types of Electrical Circuit Breakers A breaker panel can use a variety of breaker types, limited only by the number and size of the available slots. The primary types of switches on the breaker panel include: Single-pole: The normal 120v breaker for most circuits with outlets and lights Double-pole: The 240v breakers …
Santa Rosa Electrician: One of Five Tips to Cool Your House for the Summer First, a disclaimer: Santa Rosa electrician APG Electric & Solar Co. doesn’t install these things but recommend them all the time to our customers. It’s a reasonably-priced way to make your house more comfortable. We like to help our customers make …
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Homeowners looking for a way to cool their house during the summer months might do well to consider a QuietCool whole house fan. It can be used in conjunction with Air Conditioning systems and is supposed to cut AC costs. We just installed one in an attic with a two-speed switch for a customer and …
T8/T12 Fluorescent Fixtures: Time to Go Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps are getting popular, more diverse and cheaper. Time to think more seriously about them especially for fluorescent fixtures: LED Fluorescent Bypass lamps. There’s a lot to hate about fluorescents: the ballasts go out; the ballasts hum; it’s hard to change the bulbs and hard …
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All attic fans are not created equal. Some vent out of the side of your attic (not so great). Some are mounted on the deck of your roof. (I’m not writing about “whole house fans” which are, usually, mounted in a hallway and pull air out of the house and fresh / cool air in …
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As the weather starts to warm up, homeowners think about how to keep things cool. One easy choice (a lot of people think) is to install a ceiling fan.
