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Electrical mistake we commit

One of the things that might caused electrical fire is using a cheap extension cords. Extension cords are used for connecting small appliances such as hair dryer, mobile chargers and others. In an article written by Tanya Rivera on Digtriad, we have to consider the gauge of an extension cord, the smaller that gauge the ... Read more

Storm Sandy destroyed the Seaside Heights boardwalk

Storm Sandy caused fire and has burned the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Experts blamed the storm that corroded the electrical wiring which caused the fire. Floods can cause damage to electrical wiring, though not visible but it also poses risk in the future. Even a slight damage to wire’s insulator can spark that can burn house ... Read more

Power outage in Ontario caused by tree branch

In ontario County, power lines were downed by a tree branch and caused a building to ignite fire. In a report written by YNN staff, crews were unable to put out the fire because the building was energized and they have to wait for RG&E to make sure that the power is safe. Power is ... Read more

Electrician died of Electrocution while working on a microwave

An electrician who was fatally electrocuted, died while working on a microwave at Marks & Spencer in Tunbridge Wells. Philip Dodd was an experience electrician from Horley who was working on the appliance while it’s plugged in to the electricity. In an article written by Amy De-Keyzer, on Get Surrey, Jane Kitchenham, a customer assistant ... Read more

What do electricians do? – The Why, When and How

Electricians are qualified and trained craftsmen that involve themselves in the installation and maintenance of wiring and appliances driven by electricity that powers our homes, factories and business establishments. Every profession has members specializing in different fields and the same is true of Electricians; you will find several types of licensed electricians displaying a wide ... Read more