Did you know some electronics are dirtier than the toilet seat? Gadgets accumulate dust, grease, bacteria, and more. According to a study conducted by the London School of Hygiene, which involved testing random phones, 92% of them were carrying disease-causing bacteria. With that in mind, let us look at the best ways to clean electronics. [...]
Everyone is excited about a toddler beginning to crawl. Tiny hands begin to reach, explore, and learn. Toddlers discover toys and utensils and explore every corner they can find. Unfortunately, this exploratory phase may also include a new interest in electrical outlets located at their crawling height. A parent must take proper precautions to childproof your [...]
A lightning rod is a simple metal rod with a pointed end that is attached to a building's roof. It carries electrical current away from a structure by providing a path to the ground. When lightning strikes a building, it seeks to find a path with little or no resistance. Without a lightning rod, electricity [...]
Whether you're living alone, with a roommate, or with your family, electrical safety should always be in the back of your mind. We use so many electronics on a day-to-day basis that there is always some level of risk associated with the possible ignition of an electrical fire. Keep Electrical Safety in Mind All the [...]
Safety is the most important thing when it comes to any aspect of electrical work. Electricity is inherently dangerous, producing shocks and fires, among other issues. Something you many never think about is whether or not your electrical outlets are grounded or ungrounded, though this factors heavily into your ability to safely use them. Get [...]
As a homeowner, you may have some experience with electrical work inasmuch as you've needed an electrician to fix or look at something once or twice. However, have you ever heard of a "ground wire?" This is actually a big part of electrical safety and is needed to keep the system running smoothly. Electrical Safety [...]
In any house built before 1985, you may have outdated electrical wiring. Having it assessed by a qualified electrical contractor might assist you to know if it is time for substitution. The Many Dangers of Outdated Electrical Wiring Outdated and even hazardous electrical wiring may be concealed behind your walls. Even if the electrical system [...]
As a new parent, it is overwhelming to keep track of the young toddlers who are attracted to dangerous objects, such as hanging electric wires and fire. According to CDC, accidents are the leading cause of the death among children. In fact, it is estimated that 9,000 children die in the U.S annually as a [...]
According to recent research, most fires are likely to originate from the kitchen. Ironically, kitchen fires are among the easiest to avoid if you can take precautions and follow simple safety steps. Employing the following safety practices in your kitchen can, therefore, take you a long way in avoiding unnecessary losses from an avoidable kitchen [...]
Called the "mains" hum by electricians and savvy homeowners, the electrical hum emerges from appliances because electricity needs to travel through alternating current, which transfers voltage in the pattern of a sine wave. The Science Behind Electrical Hum Depending on power line frequency, the sound can be 50 Hz or 60 Hz. It is low [...]
