Category: Tips

What is a power surge? According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), a power surge—or transient voltage—is an unexpected and undesirable spike in voltage. It can damage, deteriorate, or destroy appliances and other electrical equipment in your house. (more…)

When it comes to electrical safety, prevention is always better than cure. Unfortunately, some people learn this lesson the hard way. But you don’t have to be one of them. (more…)

Pets are our best friends! They’re loyal, cute, lovable, and great at cuddling. You can never have a dull moment when you have a furry friend running around the house. (more…)

Do you want to futureproof your electric system? That’s really smart thinking. Not only will it help you save money, but will also help you improve your home’s value. (more…)

Switchboards have an interesting life: nobody pays much attention to them, but they’re controlling as well as distributing all incoming power from the electrical supplier. It’s the switchboard that has all those electrical panels and circuit breakers that redirect electricity to your residence or office. (more…)

Water heaters in the winter season are an absolute must—no one really wants a cold shower in 54 degrees. Ideally, you should change your water heater every 10 years because most of them tend to develop leaks and other problems that become frequent. So, if your water heater has crossed the 10-year benchmark and you’re…

Winter is here!  If you haven’t checked your home for electrical safety during winters, now is the time. (more…)

Your UPS is an essential component of protecting your sensitive appliances from any power surges or power outages. People often use UPS systems to protect the data in their personal computers, server farms use UPS systems to provide consistent storage to their users and plenty of other reasons. Clearly, it’s quite important to make sure…

Power surges are a common occurrence in the winters. Electrical repairs or overused electrical grids produce these surges which often damage your household appliances. (more…)