In the future, the modern office will need to be built for individual consideration; it will not be a one-fits-all concept. Dr. Joan Roberts, Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences at Fordham University, says her research shows people need different amounts of light at different times and durations, throughout the day, in order to [...]
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D.I.Y., SO YOU THINK YOU NEED AN ELECTRICAL SERVICE CHANGE?
There are signs and events to look for as a service nears its life span, or has more than likely become overloaded. In this search you may want to ask yourself the following: Is your service over 50 years old? Is your main breaker under 100-amps? Are the entry wires–or riser–from the power company, to [...]
D.I.Y., LIGHT FIXTURE RULES
Light fixtures are referred to by the NEC (National Electrical Code) and any electrical professional who likes to sound smart, as luminaries. There are rules we need to discuss concerning where and what kind, are allowed to be installed in a home. LIGHT FIXTURE RATINGS: Light fixtures are rated for where they may be [...]
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting electrical defects is a logical and systematic methodology employed by electricians experienced in equipment repair, electrical construction and electrical theory. How and why an electrical circuit works, or doesn’t work, is a vital key to problem-solving. Often, an electrician must get to the cause by eliminating what is not the cause…like any good detective; [...]
THE BID AND THE PRE-BID
Under “Electrical Safety and the Technician”, I gave you advice on how to get an electrical contracting firm up and running. Now, let’s walk through a project bid. PROJECT BIDDING You’ve got the company ready to go (which may seem like a contradiction in terms, since you have spent a whole lot of money, with [...]
HOW TO EVALUATE AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Yes, this evaluation has a great deal to do with our “How to Evaluate an Electrician” article, but it goes much deeper. An electrical contractor being considered for a large project should be dealt with differently than a guy repairing your doorbell. Different projects may require different electrical expertise. Complicated special systems may require a [...]
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