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2012-02-16T08:17:00.001-08:00

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EAST RIDGE ELECTRIC: Electrical Safety In Your Home

2012-01-23T05:45:00.000-08:00

EAST RIDGE ELECTRIC: Electrical Safety In Your Home: Electrical Safety at Home It's easy to practice electrical safety. Remember that electricity always takes the shortest way to the ground. ...

Electrical Safety In Your Home

2012-01-19T08:52:00.000-08:00

Electrical Safety at Home

It's easy to practice electrical safety. Remember that electricity always takes the shortest way to the ground. It will go through wire, metal, wet objects... or you. It's invisible, but very real, so treat it with respect.
Wires run around, through and over our houses. And each year hundreds are electrocuted in their homes, and thousands are injured in electricity-related accidents... Accidents that can be prevented with a little foresight, and some common sense.
Here are some indoor safety tips:

Use only appliances and equipment approved by Underwriters Laboratories (look for the UL listing on the label), or other recognized testing laboratories.
Keep all radios, hair dryers and other appliances secured or out of bathrooms. Appliances like hair dryers should never be used near water-filled tubs and sinks. Teach your kids that electricity and water don’t mix.
Unplug appliances before you clean them and when they are not in use. Push small appliances to the back of your counters. And make sure you use all three prongs of your electric plugs, and replace worn or frayed cords immediately. Never force a plug into an outlet if it doesn't fit, and never nail or tack cords to walls or floors.
Keep electrical cords away from kids' reach.
Don't overload electrical outlets. If your TV picture shrinks or flickers when major appliances are turned on, or if fuses or circuit breakers blow frequently, you should have your circuits and wiring checked.
Never unplug or carry anything by its cord. And don't run cords under carpets or furniture; the cords can overheat and or become frayed.
Teach your kids not to poke things into electrical outlets, toasters, or any other appliances, whether they're on or off. Use plug covers or inserts in all your outlets. Or have your outlets replace with new child protective outlets.
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2012-01-07T06:42:00.000-08:00

East Ridge Electric is the place to call for complete electrical services. Our electrician's conduct detailed home inspections to ensure your systems are functioning safely. Additionally, we also help you avoid overloads with surge protectors and provide dependable emergency service when you lose power unexpectedly. Also, prevent electrical fires with home inspections from East Ridge Electric in Chattanooga, Tennessee.vist our web site at EAST RIDGE ELECTRIC

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How to buy and install a ceiling fan

2011-11-04T11:56:00.000-07:00

Current info about ceiling fan is not always the easiest thing to locate. Fortunately, this report includes the latest ceiling fan info available.

You may be a “do it yourself” (DIY) expert, having installed countless ceiling fans in numerous homes—both yours and those of various family and friends. However, even though you have the basics down, every DIYer knows: there’s always another trick out there to make the process a little easier. So although the following is not an exact step-by-step guide to installing a ceiling fan, this should give you a few hints to make the process a breeze!

When buying, remember that not all fans were created alike. In addition to price and style, some other factors to consider when buying your fan are:

Motor: more inexpensive fans often have an outer covering of thin metal, which increases the likelihood of rattles, clicks, hums, or buzzes during operation. Since many fans are installed in bedrooms, this can become an important consideration

Blades: Blade pitch can determine how effectively air is moved—an optimum pitch is 14 degrees. Also ensure that blades are balanced to avoid wobble.

Lighting: As in any other lighting situation, keep in mind lighting that is appropriate to the room’s size and function.

Room size: Not surprisingly, fans and rooms both vary in size. Make sure they vary accordingly in your house! Fans usually come in seven sizes, ranging from 32" to 56" blade spans. Come to the store armed with room measurements and speak with a lighting representative.

Mounting: For best results, fan blades need to be a minimum of seven feet above the floor, and have 12" clearance below the ceiling. For lower ceilings, choose a close or low-ceiling mount fan. With higher ceilings, you can purchase a standard or angled mount with an extension down rod.

Bonus! For maximum effect, purchase a reversible fan that helps cool you in the summer and pushes warm air down from the ceiling in the winter to keep you comfortable year round.

Make a list and check it twice. At the most basic level, you’ll need the ceiling fan/light kit, screwdrivers, wire strippers, a circuit tester, pliers, and step ladder. If you need to replace the ceiling box, you’ll also need a new ceiling box, a hammer, and a drywall saw. Run through the installation process in your mind before actually picking up a tool to ensure that you have all the necessary components—nothing is more frustrating than being stuck on a step ladder, holding up the ceiling fan, and realizing the tool you need is tucked away in the toolbox in the basement!

Is everything making sense so far? If not, I'm sure that with just a little more reading, all the facts will fall into place.

Inventory the fan as you unpack. As you take the fan out of its box, give yourself plenty of room to inventory the multitude of pieces and parts. Then lay the parts out in order of installation. This way, you’ll be confident that you have all the parts before you start, and you’ll be able to move smoothly from one step to the next.

Turn off the electricity! You already know this, but it’s always worth mentioning. Turn off power to the light’s circuit breaker or fuse. Ensure the circuit is truly “dead” by checking with a high-voltage neon tester. If you’re working at night, a flashlight might be handy at this point.

Mounting the box: Always use a metal junction box—not plastic. Another item to keep in mind when mounting the box is that there’s several ways to mount it, depending on whether the box is next to a joist, in-between joists, or being mounted on a beamed ceiling. If no fixture was in the room previously, find the center of the room by snapping chalk lines diagonally between opposite corners. Also, the mounting must be able to withstand vibration, as even the most balanced fans cause some level of vibration when running.

Assemble. This step varies from one manufacturer to the next. Pay close attention to the specific instruction for your fan brand and style. However, keep in mind that if there is less than a screwdriver’s length between the blade and the ceiling, it might be easier to install the blades before hanging the fan. When you are finished, again check all screws for tightness.

Hang fan for wiring. Install the hanger hook or attach the ceiling plate to the fan box, whichever is appropriate for your fan model. If attaching a hanger bracket, but sure to use a lock washer, which will help prevent the fan’s vibration from loosening screws in the future.

Wiring the fan. To facilitate the wiring process, swag kits can make installation easier than ever. To improve ease of use once the fan is installed, you can also wire the ceiling fan through a fan speed control. Always electrically ground the fan to both the metal box and itself, using the grounding wires (typically either green or bare copper).

Let there be light! Install the light kit and controls you have chosen. This step typically varies according to individual models. However, in general the wires are provided with plug-in connectors. Be sure to tighten everything securely. Install the globe(s) and the light bulb(s).

Troubleshooting wobbles. Fan wobbles can range in severity from a minor irritation to a seriously hazardous situation. If you notice your fan wobbling, the first step is to take off the blades and examine them. Look for bent or misshapen blades. If you don’t see any obvious deformities, weigh them to determine if one is lighter or heavier than the rest. If one is underweight, affix a soft object such as an eraser to the middle on the top and see if that resolves the problem. For wobbles that are still unexplained, fan balancing kits with detailed instructions are also available.

You’re finished! Pat yourself on the back and enjoy the delightful breeze from your new ceiling fan.

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OLD ELECTRICIAL WIRING

2011-11-04T11:46:00.000-07:00

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KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS IN YOUR HOMES ELECTRICAL WIRING

2011-11-04T11:30:00.000-07:00

Dangeous Wires Warning Signs

If your home's electrical system is trying to tell you something, you can bet it's important.

As reported by the National Fire Protection Association, fixed wiring is the second-leading cause of electrical-related house fires (lamps, light fixtures and lightbulbs are first). And while nearly all wiring hazards are theoretically preventable, the fact that you can’t see most of your house’s wiring means that many electrical hazards aren’t discovered until it’s too late. However, often there are warnings signs that something is amiss, and knowing the most common signs is an important safety lesson for any homeowner. Beyond knowing these, a professional electrical inspection is the best way to discover hidden wiring hazards in your home.

Frequent Circuit Trips
It’s perfectly normal to go years without having to reset a tripped breaker or replace a blown fuse. If you have a circuit that trips fairly often, there’s a good chance it’s overloaded (the power demands on the circuit exceed its safe capacity), or there could be a short or fault somewhere in the wiring run or on any devices connected to the circuit.

Dimming or Flickering Lights
Dimming lights is another common indication of circuit overload or improper wiring. Flickering lights can result from damaged fixture wiring (especially if it’s affecting just one of two or more fixtures on the same circuit), a problem with the switch or a fault somewhere. In older homes with 60-amp service panels (breaker boxes), underpowered fixtures and appliances may indicate that the household system is being overtaxed and should be upgraded.

Overrated Circuit
It’s not always easy to recognize this hazard, but if you’re in your service panel and see a 20-amp (or larger) breaker or fuse on a standard lighting/receptacle circuit, it could be that someone has “fixed” a trip-prone circuit by installing a larger breaker than the circuit wiring is designed for. Standard circuits are 15 amps and should have a 15-amp breaker; a 20-amp breaker will allow overloads without tripping, heating the circuit wires and possibly causing a fire. Note: 20-amp receptacle circuits are common in kitchens and garages, while 15 amps is standard for most other rooms.

Buzzing or Charred Outlets and Switches
Outlets (receptacles)and switches are never supposed to buzz, and their faces or coverplates should never be hot to the touch. These are clear warning signs, often indicating a faulty device, loose wiring inside the box or arching between the wire conductors and the device, box or coverplate. Charred devices should be inspected immediately, as well. It’s normal for most dimmer switches and coverplates to be warm, but they should not be hot.

“Live” Appliances
If touching an appliance body (or a cord plug or really anything that uses electricity) gives you a zing or even a mild buzzing sensation, unplug it and have it checked out, or chuck it. Same goes with buzzing light fixtures.

Smell Something Burning?
Even the faintest scent of overheated plastic can be a big warning sign. If you can’t find the source of a burning smell, whether it’s in a room or next to an appliance, assume that wiring is a possible culprit.

Damaged or Worn Insulation
Without completely intact insulation, electrical wiring is extremely dangerous. Frayed, cut or burned insulation on any wire is a serious hazard. Also, cable splices should always occur inside an approved junction box.

Funny Wiring
This is no joke, of course. Stories of DIYers using extension cords for circuit wiring are not apocrypha. It happens, and it’s the equivalent of using a garden hose for water-supply pipes. If you find inappropriate wiring anywhere in your house, assume the worst; it’s time for a complete inspection.

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2011-10-13T12:51:00.000-07:00

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2011-10-11T11:30:00.000-07:00

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EAST RIDGE ELECTRIC: ELECTRICIAL SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HOME

2011-10-07T07:24:00.000-07:00

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ELECTRICIAL SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HOME

2011-10-07T07:23:00.000-07:00

Your home serves as a sanctuary of safety for you and your family. However, due to negligence and lack of electrical safety tips, your house can turn into a hazard hot spot. One of the most overlooked aspects of home safety is electrical safety tips. In fact, majority of fire-related accidents that occur in the United States are related to the absence of proper knowledge in electrical know-how. Good thing there are some electrical safety tips that really work. These electrical safety tips can help you and your family prevent the dangers that can come from faulty wiring and other electrical hazards. These tips aim to reduce your chances of encountering life-threatening electrical hazards in your home.
Practical Electrical Safety Tips for Your Home
* Electrical Safety Tips for Your Home: Tip Number 1
This is perhaps one of the most important electrical safety tips. Install outlets that are GCFI protected. GFCI or ground fault circuit interrupters are indispensable electrical equipment that is used to ensure safety in the house. These receptacles are specifically designed for outdoor use, particularly for power requirements that will be utilized outside your home.
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Electricial Saftey in your home

2011-10-06T12:13:00.000-07:00

There are a lot of things you need to know about kids and electrical safety. Your house is filled with all sorts of electrical appliances that can make your house a hazardous venue for young people. Kids are naturally curious, and one wrong move can lead to an electrocution. When it comes to kids and electrical safety, you have to be firm with setting ground rules. Gather your children and talk to them about the importance of electrical safety. Depending on your appliances at home, make some of them off-limits, teach them how to use them properly, or set rules on how far they can use a particular device. Dealing with kids and electrical safety can be handful, but it is crucial that you take steps to make sure that your kids are safe. Teaching your children a few rules can save their lives and prevent house fires. Here are a couple of things that you need to tell them.
Kids and Electrical Safety Rule #1: Dealing With Electrical Cords
Dealing with electrical cords can be very tricky, and just imagining your children holding one can send shivers down your spine. With a couple of rules, you can rest easy knowing that your kids will be safe. Tell your children not to unplug power cords by holding them by the cord. Tell your children to grab the head part of the plug and gently remove it. If you suspect a damaged electrical cord, dont think twice to replace it right away, and always tell your children to never plug or unplug devices without your permission.

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2011-10-06T09:02:00.000-07:00

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