Phil Neal, originally from Massachusetts is Custom Electrical Services new construction manager.  Phil has a variety of responsibilities including overseeing installations, scheduling, and quality control.  Phil is a very experienced electrician in areas such as residential electrical, commercial electrical, service and repair and has received his certification as a licensed Journeyman electrician.

Phil is a 4 year veteran of the U.S. Navy and a 4 year veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  Phil has been deployed to Iraq and has traveled the globe throughout is military career.  He has a wife Deanna a son and twin girls.  With his free time Phil enjoys spending time with his family and taking his kids to the park.

Thank you Phil for your service and being such a critical park of Custom Electrical Services!

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It’s easy to believe that homes without security systems are must more likely to be targeted by a burglar that ones that are equipped with an efficient home security system. Many times, the simple presence of an alarm system can be enough to protect your home and your family from a break-in.

There are occasions in which a burglar will enter a home without knowing whether or not there are actually any occupants inside or not. This can quickly escalate to a dangerous situation. If this is not enough to convince you to have a burglar alarm installed, keep reading for some more benefits.

This is particularly pertinent if you have children who are old enough to stay home alone, or elderly members of your family. Reaction times may not allow them to get out of a home with the speed required in dangerous situations, and although a forceful burglary may never happen, your family will at least have a peace of mind that there is something there to deter thieves.

In addition to protecting your family, an efficient burglar alarm helps to protect your valuables. When your alarm system is enabled, it will not only set off an audible signal, it will also alert authorities that the home has been broken into. This increases the likelihood that the burglar will be caught or identified later for the crime committed.

As all homeowners know, having insurance on their home is mandatory. This type of insurance policy covers private residences and the possessions within from loss, or damage that can occur as the result of a number of events, burglary being one. However, if you have an alarm then you’ve reduced the risk that you will be robbed, and therefore most insurance companies will provide a discount for homeowners insurance.

Thanks to smart devices, home security systems these days allow you to view your home using a web cam. Most systems also allow you to remotely arm and disarm the home, monitor multiple cameras, and even turn lights on and off and control your HVAC system.

Throughout the years, we’ve added many great Father’s Day gifts to our extensive selection of LED products. Because the list is constantly growing, we decided to narrow it down to our top 10 best-selling gifts for dad. Our ideas range from LED products for task, leisure, and work lighting to vehicle LED bulbs and strips. They’re long-lasting, energy-efficient, and are sure to brighten dad’s day.

If the motor seems to be fine, attempt to reconnect it to a load. For motors spinning in the wrong direction that are three-phase, swap any two leads either in the starter or in the motor connection box to reverse its rotational direction. Motors that struggle with a load may have something plugged up or jammed in the load itself. A mechanic may be required to check fans, belts, or pumps that are powered by a motor. When a motor trips the overload device, attach an anmeter to measure the current during startup and operation. Check the FLA on the motor nameplate to see what the expected current draw should be. If it is high, the motor may simply be overloaded. If not, the overload protection device may be set too low or may need replacing.

By following these basic ac motor troubleshooting tips, any electrician can quickly determine the cause of most problems in an AC motor.