Marked with regular rainfall, thunderstorms, high winds, and floods, the rainy season could see a lot of electrical accidents, especially since water is a good conductor of electricity. However, that informs the need for us to be more alert while dealing with electrical appliances this monsoon. Here are a few electrical safety tips you must ...

When installing any type of wire or wiring system, there is always a risk involved.  Hurting yourself, someone else or loss of property if the wires are not properly installed are some of the dangers involved. There are however proactive measures that can be taken when you are working with or installing wires. 1. Check codes and permits ...

Whenever you shop for electrical wire, you will see that there are numbers of types and sizes from which you have to choose from. So different types of wire are made for different uses, but with any of these wire types knowing the right wire sizes or gauge, is key to making the right choices. Wire gauge refers to the physical size of the wire, rat ...

There are various causes which can cause a short circuit. The most common is when a circuit breaker trip and causes the circuit to shut off and there are other conditions like power overloads. Therefore it is very important to determine why the breaker is tripping. Whenever the circuit breaker trips after being reset, then this shows that there is ...

When does an Electric Short Circuit Occur Short Circuit Meaning As the name implies, a short circuit is a condition where electrical flow completes its circuit journey via a shorter distance than is present in the established wiring. By nature, electricity seeks to return to the ground, and in a properly functioning circuit, this means that ...

Opening up an outlet or light switch box, you might be confronted with a bewildering array of wires of different colors. Black, white, bare copper, and other colors closely intermingle, yet each one has its own specific purpose. Knowing the purpose of each wire will keep you safe and your house's electrical system in top working order. Electric ...

Electrical hazards in the workplace can cause serious injuries and fatalities if workers and employers do not take appropriate safety precautions. To raise awareness of National Electrical Safety Month, which takes place in May, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) created a campaign that educates audiences about how to prevent in ...

A weekly article that will offer information concerning the Kilgore Fire Department and provide safety tips for home and family. When we think about electricity, we think about electric current. Electric current is the power running along wires in our home and generates heat as it travels. The electrical current is like water running through a ...

In every part of the world, access to the internet can be done through wired networks or wireless network. For the wireless network, all you need is a router with a high-speed network and has the ability to connect to devices without having to physically connect wires to the router. As for the wired network, it is done through the use of Ether ...

Electrical fires are responsible for over 60 percent of accidental residential fires, according to Rural/Metro Fire Department. Most of these malfunctions are due to improper use of extension cords and power strips. Rural Metro wants to remind the community to remember the following safety tips when using electrical equipment: Remembe ...