by Joe Main | Oct 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
A breaker or fuse that won’t hold means one of two things: You have a serious problem such as a short circuited wire, or you overloaded the circuit,to many devices will make the fuse or breaker blow.First try to eliminate electric devices on that circuit. Appliances that draw to many amps are usually the culprit ( space heaters,irons,hair dryers,window air conditioners, ect.) If the breaker or fuse still blows you have a serious problem on that circuit you need to call an electrician.
by Joe Main | Oct 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Ground fault circuit interrupters and arc fault circuit interrupters detect potentially dangerous flows of electricity and turn off instantly,before they can do any harm.Both can be breakers or outlets(test buttons on a breaker or outlet indicates that it’s G.F.C.Is or A.F.C.Is protected). Electrical codes require G.F.C.Is in areas that might be in wet locations ,Kitchens,bathrooms,outdoors,and garage,A.F.C.Is are required in all living areas.Remodeling projects could trigger these requirements,added safety to your home and major expenses to the project.
by Joe Main | Oct 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Two sources of surges,the most dangerous surges come from outside your home.These external surges are caused by lightning or an unstable power grid. Any connected to coaxial cable ( TV cable or a computer) is also prone to lightning.Smaller internal surges are generated within your home by heavy power users like your fridge or a/c.Small surge suppressors that protect one or several devices.You don’t have to understand the details just look for three things: 1- Clamping voltage:You want 330 volts or less.2-Clamping speed:5 nanoseconds or less.3-Energy dissipation: 500 joules or more.A whole house house suppressor protects every device in your house against external surges.But a whole house suppressor won’t stop internal surges.There are two types,an both require an electrician for installation. If it has a digital display , it definitely needs surge protection.
by Joe Main | Sep 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
We easily count backwards but find it hard to recite the alphabet backwards.Successive numbers are linked,but letters in the alphabet aren’t related to their neighbors. In elementary school,we memorize the list from a to z for convenience, and that’s that.By contrast students of all ages work with number series and count down from 10 to 1.When we count backwards from 100 we just repeat the process 10 times.
by Joe Main | Sep 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Construction workers are going to be scarce in Florida do to a number of reasons.Many were burned by job losses during the recession and aren’t returning to the industry. Others are tuned off by low pay or don’t want to work outside in Florida heat. Older workers are retiring and younger people aren’t eager to take their place.Shop class is no longer featured in high school as it used to be.Contractors struggle to find qualified workers.It could lead to a longer build out time not only for homes but major developments new retail plazas and condominiums high rises.The construction industry is going to need thousands of workers to meet the demand for new developments in the sunshine state in the next year.
by Joe Main | Sep 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
Soldier for life is in fact about the entire lifecycle of being a soldier from the moment a soldier shows up for basic training to the day they arrive at their first command and begin their Army career.To the moment they make the decision to transition from a uniform wearing Soldier back into a productive member of civilian society. To the final separation or retirement from army service and transition into an example in their community about what it means to be a Soldier.
