Difference Between Amperage and Voltage? When you’re designing an electrical wiring plan, you need to factor in voltages, amperages, wattages, and more. What do all these terms mean? Are they just different words for the same thing? In this post, we’ll look at two measurement systems you should get to know. Voltage and amperage are … Continued
How Do Smoke Alarms Work? You count on your smoke detectors to keep you safe, but have you ever wondered how they work? First, it’s important to know there are two types of smoke detectors: ionization smoke detectors and photoelectric sensors. You can safely use either one, but safety experts recommend using both for total … Continued
What Is Electrical Load Testing? Have you wondered what the term “electrical load” means? Electrical load refers to the amount of power your home or business uses, and electrical load capacity means the total amount of power going to your home or commercial structure. Why is it important to know these numbers? If you have … Continued
What’s the Best Location for a Circuit Panel? Are you building a new home, outbuilding or addition? If you’re planning to run electricity there, you need a wiring plan. You also need to know where to put your circuit panel. What’s the best spot to place this all-important piece of the wiring puzzle? Put Safety … Continued
Have a Wiring Design Plan? You Should What electrical needs will your home have in the future? How do you plan for the wiring you’ll need? The best way to get a handle on this is to start with a wiring design plan. What Is a Wiring Design Plan? A wiring design plan lets you … Continued
Lights, Music + Action – Tips for Setting Scenes Imagine setting the perfect lighting, music, and temperature for every activity in your life just by pressing a button. With smart home scenes, you can do just that. Create Scenes Using Smart Home Technology Scene setting has become all the rage. Professional lighting designers now create … Continued
Where Loudoun County Gets Its Power When you look around Loudoun County, you might be dazzled by the rows of businesses, shops, and homes buzzing with electricity. Loudoun County has a thriving agricultural economy, but it’s also a hub for small businesses. According to the county’s economic development authority, there are over 7,300 businesses here … Continued
Top Five Ways to Cut Your Energy Bills Everybody wants to save money, and we all want to cut down on our energy use. Here are the top five ways to do both. 1. Switch to LED Lights If you haven’t done this yet, what’s holding you back? Switching to LED lighting can save you … Continued
Sensors for Your Home Automation System Smart home automation can save you time and money. It can also protect your home from fire, intruders, and dangerous temperature changes. If you’re interested in setting up a smart home system, check out our special on basic home automation packages. Are you not sure what you need? Here’s … Continued
How to Choose the Right Lumen Levels for Your Home If you’ve made the switch to energy-saving LED lights, you’ve probably seen lumens listed on the box. Lumens refer to the amount of light each bulb emits. How do lumens compare to watts? How many lumens do you need for each area of your house? … Continued
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