It seems that electricians can have a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Bright example? Don Davis, a Bronston electrician who has a patent pending on an energy-saving invention. The idea of the invention came after the local housing market took a nose dive a few years ago, something that cost him part of his livelihood. Davis attended … Read more
A Louisiana electrician who worked as a sub-contractor at the chemical company’s factory in Plaquemine, Louisiana has become sick with mesothelioma cancer. The electrician pursued a trial against Dow chemical, claiming that he was exposed to asbestos fibers while working at the company’s plant. The trial lasted four weeks and the jury determined that Dow … Read more
A very informative video caught our eyes and we decided to share it with you. This video was made by Lighting Research Center (LRC) and the spokeperson Jeremy Snyder, Director of Energy Programs of LRC. It is a short and information dense video, regarding the products (what is replaceable and what not), the expansion of LED … Read more
After a decision from the corresponding Commission in Australia, the wages of new apprentices (building, electrical contracting, manufacturing and plumbing) have been significantly boosted in the country. This fact has created a controversy between unions and employers. The decision, which will be applied in the following years, will result in more people obtaining vocational training … Read more
With the fall coming and the temperatures dropping, the risk of electrical fires at home is rising. This is due to the extended use of jack-o-lanterns plugged into wall sockets and electric heating blankets. Unfortunately, on a yearly basis, thousands of people are injured or killed in residential home fires. For these reasons, the Horton … Read more