When Pegasus Lighting’s President Chris Johnson heard that his neighbor Greg had installed such a unique solution to his dark pantry problem, he knew it was perfect for our Weekend Warrior blog post series. The Weekend Warrior series is part of our quest to bring our customers unique products and offer creative ideas for DIY lighting projects around the house.  

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Note: If you don’t feel comfortable with a soldering iron you can use “wire nuts” to connect the wires. It’s slightly less elegant but perfectly functional.

Now that you understand how the proximity switch works we can wire it up:

It just makes sense to remodel a home to suit your needs rather than try to find a new house that will accommodate your desire for a home office or additional living space. A basement remodel is an excellent way to add a lot of living space without having to buy a whole new house. These jobs are best left to the professionals. However, there are plenty of handy folks who can complete some of the basic construction needs. One thing that should never be handled by someone who is not trained and certified is the Burbank electrical requirements that will be necessary. It is best and often required by city code to hire an electrician like those at The Electric Connection to complete the job.

There are too many things that can go wrong when somebody who is not familiar with the dangers of electricity attempts to wire outlets and lighting for a new space. An electrician in Burbank will be able to safely complete the wiring up to code. This is typically necessary to secure home owner’s insurance. It also gives you peace of mind knowing the job is done right and there were no crucial steps missed that could lead to an electrical fire.

During the construction process, you will be able to talk with the electrician and explain what your electrical needs are. If you are remodeling a room into a home office, you will likely want more outlets than a typical room would have. A brighter light fixture may also be warranted. If you hire a contractor to complete the remodel, you will certainly get to have a say in all of this. If you are taking on the bulk of the work yourself, make sure you meet with your electrician early on in the planning process to ensure things will go smoothly. Give The Electric Connection a call today to start discussing your home office addition.

While power outages aren’t a common occurrence in and around Sydney, there are times when you have to deal with an electricity outage due to inclement or stormy weather. Our modern day living is highly dependent on electricity and without it; our lives can literally come to a standstill. This is why it becomes important to check back and ensure that we have some proper power and outage solutions in place.

While most electrical outages don’t last for over a few hours, it’s best to be prepared for the situation. We have listed a few tips that will help you prepare for a power failure or a power outage:

There is no point in running around in frenzy when there is a power outage; and it is important that you create a plan in advance for this type of a situation. It doesn’t have to be a very complex one, but should include some basic things such as being able to locate where the candles and emergency lights are kept, so you can access them easily. You should also know where the emergency kit and the additional supplies are kept. .

It is very important that you have an emergency kit that can be used in case of power failures and power outages. You have the option to purchase a ready kit from the market or put together one yourself, with all the essentials such as:

These are just the basic things your kit needs to contain. The items and quantity of the items would be dependent on the number of people in your household.

Whenever any power outage or failure occurs, it is a good idea to check the utility service provider website. The companies generally post updates on the scale, probable duration and size of the outage. If you find that the problem isn’t at the utility company’s end, you should check with your neighbours to know whether they too are facing the same problem.

This will give you a clearer picture about whether the power problem is exclusive to your home or your entire neighbourhood has been affected by it. It’s important that you keep the freezer and refrigerator doors shut till the power problem is fixed.

Getting a standby generator installed on your property is one of the best ways of dealing with a power failure or outage. You would be able to use the generator to power the basic appliances in your home and maintain the indoor temperature on your property at comfortable levels. Speak with your local electrician about getting a good capacity generator installed.

One possible sign that your heater is in trouble is if you discover cold spots throughout your home. There are a number of different potential causes for such a problem, and not all of them will even stem directly from your heating system. However, it is possible that your air ducts are damaged or that your heater is not forcing heat throughout the house properly. If this is the case, professional repairs are necessary to ensure that you are heating your home evenly and effectively.

Your heater will not operate silently, but it also should not be making unfamiliar, loud noises during operation, either. While a noisy performance is the sort of problem that many homeowners may not think too much about, such “minor” issues can actually spell serious trouble for your heater if not resolved promptly.

Chances are that your heating system is on a dedicated circuit. If your circuit breaker is tripping when your heater cycles on, then you may have a serious electrical problem on your hands. The good news? We employ some of the finest technicians and electricians in the area, and we can surely resolve your heating or electrical problems for you.