Low voltage is when the electricity supply is 120 volts and below. This shows that a device is using lower power than the socket provides. When appliances don’t get an adequate amount of electricity, they start to overheat which leads to damage of such appliances. WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR LOW VOLTAGE? In most cases, […]
It’s always a big deal when the lights in your home start dimming and then get brighter again. This can be a result of a loose neutral wire in the service panel or maybe it is corroded. CAUSES TO WHY LIGHT DIMS AND BRIGHT AGAIN: Corroded or loose neutral wire in the service box wire […]
Electrical leakage is the flow of electrical charge gradually beyond the protective boundary of an insulator. How can you know that your electricity is leaking? When you notice a rise in your electric bill, and when the power keeps tipping off, appliance surfaces keep shocking you whenever you touch them when they are on, etc […]
Due to the high tariff rate on electricity, one has to start thinking smart to save the cost of using electricity in our homes. Any means that one can use to put more money back in their pockets is a step in the right direction and this can be achieved by following these common basic […]
Low voltage is a serious problem which a significant impact on equipment operation and power usage. Low power of Power instability is when the power supply to a unit is below adequate or keeps fluctuating from low to high at intervals. This can be caused by: Transients: this is when there is a sharp change […]
Electrical load capacity is the total amount of electrical power being provided for your home use. The electrical capacity is measured in amperage (amps). Calculating the total amount of electricity your home needs is by calculating the amperage of all the appliances and gadgets in the house and the fixtures. It is recommended that the […]
The light wattage fixtures can be seen as inscribed on the inside of the socket and also printed on the bulb. This helps you to know the type of bulb to purchase and use on a particular socket. Choosing the correct bulb wattage is very important, there is a certain voltage you are allowed to […]
When there is an overload of appliances that is when circuit breakers get tripped off, as every circuit is designed to carry a particular amount of load based on the wires in the circuit. Hence, the breaker or fuse is intended to trip or blow before the circuit wires can heat to a dangerous level. […]
Short-circuiting happens when current flow through an unintended path (short path) with little or no restriction in a circuit, instead of flowing through the right path. What causes short-circuiting in homes? Build-up/surge of electricity Loose or weak connection in electric boxes Pipe leakages coming in contact with electrical connections Pests chewing the electrical wires Damage […]
Switches are the most common electrical devices in the house, they all look they function the same way outwardly but actually function differently inwardly from each other. Switches are not only used for lights but also to turn on and off the flow of electricity in appliances and they are all different from each other […]
Electricity consumption varies from home to home; modern homes use more electrical equipment than ever which requires a larger amount of electricity. Though technology has gone a long way, there are also some activities we can do to minimize the rate of electricity consumption in our homes. There are several activities that can influence the […]
Overload occurs when there is too much power drawn by electronics connected to a circuit than that circuit can handle. The signs to look out for when there is an overload are Your circuit breaker trips off Burning smell The circuit gets hot and starts melting Appliances connected will experience a short power supply. Circuit […]
