There is a reason why toy makers have made plastic gears, gear motors, and gear crank handles for kids to play with. It is because such things actually exist in the adult world, and an early introduction to gears motivates kids to learn how gears work. If you played with gears as a kid, then what you learned by playing with your plastic gear sets may be helpful to you as an electrician.
When it comes to your home's electrical system, you want to make sure that everything is working properly. This can help ensure your family's safety and access to electricity in every room of the home. Here are a few things to add to your electrical maintenance checklist so you can stay on top of potential problems and repair them as it becomes necessary.
Inspect Your Breakers
From time to time, it's a good idea to inspect your home's breaker box.
If you are lucky enough to have a central air conditioning system for your home, you will want to make sure that you are doing everything in your power to keep it in the best shape possible. To help you do that, you will want to keep reading.
Keep It Covered During Non-Use
This does not mean that you have to run outside and cover the central air conditioning unit if you are going to have it off for the day.
One of the most expensive parts of a household budget is the home energy costs. Unfortunately, many homeowners simply accept their home energy expenses as something they can't do anything about. The truth is that you can help to reduce your energy consumption and cost by making some changes around your house. Some changes are simple and very affordable, while others may be larger scale and require more of an investment.
If you are wiring your basement, extending your house or overhauling the electrical wiring in your home, then you have probably heard of the requirement to install GFCI outlets in some places. Well, this piece is for you if you don't know much about these outlets.
What It Is
GFCI is Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter in full. Like the name suggests, the GFCI "interrupts" or cuts off power supply in case it detects a dangerous condition that is allowing electrical current to flow through an unintended path.
