Have you discovered your electric car is not saving you quite as much money on fuel as you had hoped due to the inability to get the car fully charged? Many electric car owners are discovering the typical 120-volt charging station isn’t enough to keep their car charged throughout their busy day. If you work somewhere there is a charging station and can get your car on the charger, you are set. But, if you are constantly on the go throughout the day or don’t have a charging station available to you, you need a better option.

Your electrician in Burbank can help you appease your car’s electrical needs by installing the necessary outlets needed to use one of the faster car charging stations. Unlike the more common 120-volt stations that you can plug into almost any outlet, the 240-volt chargers need something a little bigger. The Electric Connection can get you set up with the necessary outlet. Just give us a call.

If you are unsure what a 240-volt outlet is, think of your dryer or air conditioner. An electrician will need to inspect your electric panel first to determine whether or not your current panel has the capability of supporting the additional breaker needed. Typically, most newer houses do. The electrician will go about creating the proper outlet needed for you charging station.

If there isn’t enough room in the panel, you will need an electric panel upgrade. This is something you can discuss with your electrician. Burbank electric car owners can also count on The Electric Connection to install an outlet for the 120-volt chargers as well. Any charger should be on its own dedicated outlet to prevent overloading. If you need an additional outlet in your garage or carport, please give us a call today and we would be happy to schedule an appointment.

Around the world, every city offers something different. Though they all have hustle and bustle, lots of buildings, and usually traffic, when you’re on their streets you would never mistake San Francisco for Cairo, Toronto for Tokyo, or Berlin for Rio de Janeiro. But what about from space? During the day, these cities tend to blend in with their surrounding countryside. However, when lit up at night, it’s easy to see how varied these cities can be.

Is it possible to tell anything about the life and culture of our cities when viewing their lights from above? You might be surprised at how much.

Landmarks

Can you guess which cultural icon jumps out of this landscape?

Now, take a look at this photograph of Denver, a much newer city. The streets are mapped out in a much more orderly, grid-like way, aligned North-South and East-West.

The majority of urban areas in Tokyo use green mercury vapor lamps. Only the most newly built areas glow the standard orange.

Development

When examining a city’s lights from above, you can also learn about development, community growth, and infrastructure. Check out this unique photo of two cities from two countries side-by-side – the border towns Cuidad Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas.

The electrical inspection checklist is perhaps one of the most important documents you’ll want to take notice of if you are building a home or doing significant renovations. In short, it is a rundown of all of the electrical systems in place. It ensures your home’s electrical system meets the requirements set by local codes and overall electrical safety standards. While each contractor and local area may have its own version of this electrical system checklist, it’s important for you to know what to expect.

Generally, this inspection tool is a way for the contractor, local building departments, and licensing agencies to ensure the electrical work completed on a building is safe and done according to industry-wide protocols for safety. It helps home inspectors to ensure that electrical installation meets specific guidelines set forth under local building codes. It also works as a way for contractors and project managers (as well as homeowners) to know what’s been done, what’s going to be done, and what needs attention.

Here’s a look at some of the elements of this electrical inspection checklist you’ll see. You can use this as a basic guide before asking your electrician or building contractor for a copy of your own: