Category: Electrical Updates
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Are Rechargeable Light Bulbs Available for Homeowners
Rechargeable Light Bulbs are Here Yes, rechargeable light bulbs are available for homeowners. These bulbs are becoming more popular as people seek to …
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Are Hardwired Smoke Detectors Interchangeable?
Updating Hardwired Smoke Detectors The answer to this question depends on a few factors. In general, hardwired smoke detectors that are designed for t…
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Storm Impact – When Power Jumps on/off
Storms and Power Jumps: What’s the Connection? Winter brings rain, snow, and high winds to Northern Virginia. It may also bring power interruptions …
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Wiring for Radiant Heated Flooring
Stay Warmer This Winter with Radiant Floors One of the worst parts of winter is stepping out of your bed or shower onto an ice-cold floor. With radian…
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How Does a Back-up Power Generator Work?
How Does a Standby Generator Work? Standby generators, also known as whole-house generators, can keep your home’s lights, appliances, and devices ru…
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Using LED Bulbs for Color Correction
LED Bulbs for Color Correction Lighting is an important part of your home decorating scheme. Today’s LED bulbs come in a wide variety of colors and …
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Are Surge Protectors Recommended for Items Relying on Back-up Generators?
Protect Your Home from Generator Surges Backup Generators can be literal lifesavers. They keep your appliances and lights on when the power goes out, …
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Are Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required in Virginia?
Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are lifesavers. Together, they prevent thousands of deaths every year. …
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Are Electric Car Chargers Universal?
Electric Car Charger Compatibility One of the reasons people hesitate to buy an electric car is not knowing if they can find a reliable place to charg…
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You’re Grounded! How Grounding Keeps You Safe
How Electrical Grounding Keeps Us Safer Grounding is a key part of electrical safety. In the bad old days, people knew electricity could be dangerous,…