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THE IMPORTANT OF LIGHTING AUDIT
LIGHTING AUDIT A home energy or lighting audit is a great way to assess and reduce your home’s energy use in addition to saving money. Once you’re aware of the areas and appliances that need energy efficiency upgrades, you can work with a master electrician to ensure your home is safe and energy efficient. 1.…
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HOW TO SAFEGUARD YOUR FAMILY AGAINST RAINEY SEASONS ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Rainey Seasons Electrical Hazards Raining seasons is the perfect time to unpack the electrical blankets, plug in the heater, or curl up in front of the fire. As you keep warm, however, you’ll also want to pay extra attention to electrical safety. With the increased use of heaters and other appliances, winter can be more…
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Six Things You Need to Know About Electrics When Building a New Home
Whether you’ve been contracted to do so or you’re building it for yourself, building a brand new home can be an incredibly exciting and fulfilling Endeavour. There’s no feeling quite like looking at a gigantic project like a house and feeling the satisfaction of a job completed… but before you get to that stage, there’s…
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SAFETY REQUIREMENT FOR LANDLORDS
Safety Requirement for Landlords If you’re a landlord, there are obligations you should be aware of in regards to your rental property. These can relate to fire alarms, gas safety, and electrical safety. While electrical work is a highly specialized field and professional gas and electrical services are the best way to ensure that all…
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LIGHT GLOBES: KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LED, CFL AND HALOGEN
Light globes come in many shapes and sizes, from the humble incandescent bulb to modern and efficient Light Emitting Diodes. What you probably didn’t know is that there are marked differences in the lifespan and efficiency of different globes. Cheaper isn’t always better, and knowing the differences can save you time and energy in the…
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How to Save Energy When Gaming.
Video game consoles use more energy than you might think. Internet connectivity, live streaming, wireless controllers, voice control, and gesture recognition all make up the fundamentals of a modern gaming console. If you’ve conducted your own home energy audit you’ll know these features hog a lot of electricity and many still draw power even when…
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HOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR POOL HAS NO ELECTRICAL DANGERS
Electric shock in the water is a danger that you can’t hear or see. Electrical dangers in and around the pool can result in electric shock and in extreme cases, death. When setting up electric equipment around the pool area, there are a few simple rules of thumb to follow to avoid any danger. 4…
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How to Deal With Sparking Plugs
Arcing or sparking plugs can be a sign of something more dangerous, according to buildings In some cases, the sparking could be caused by unplugging appliances before they are turned off. This is normal and can often be seen with vacuum cleaners or other motorized appliances. To prevent this, the solution is clear: always switch…
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How to Check for Bad Electrical Wiring
Every year hundreds, sometimes thousands of fires are started in homes around NIGERIA because of bad in electrical wiring. This fact compounds experts who constantly remind us of the need to call in an electrician to check your house on a regular basis. Spending N360,000 to have a wiring checked is like an insurance policy…
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How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a House?
There are a lot of ways you can make improvements to your home, and one of the best upgrades is to have your home completely rewired. If yours is a newer home, your wiring should be fine, but if it’s an older house still with its original wiring, new wiring could provide a massive improvement…
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Getting a Quote for Your Electrical Work Do’s and Don’ts
There is a wide variety of services that your electrician can provide for you, and in many cases you might like to receive a quote before the work actually begins. This sounds like a simple process, but there are a few things you should keep in mind to ensure you get the most value from…
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Electrical Safety Tips When Renovating Your Home
Deciding to renovate your home is a big decision, and, while it can be a very exciting time, it can prove to be a workout on your wallet. As renovations can be tough on your finances, you’re probably keen for some DIY work and are willing to save in manual labour as much as you…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Changing and Replacing Your Halogen Light Bulbs
You’re probably already aware that halogen light bulbs aren’t the most energy efficient options when it comes to lighting. So, how can you safely replace your halogen light bulbs, and what’s the best alternative? Here, we outline how to do it, and discuss the best light bulb alternatives to halogens. UNDERSTANDING HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS Halogen…
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10 Ways to Stay Cool without an Air Conditioner
With temperatures rising year after year we’re no doubt in for another scorching dry season. We have come up with 10 simple ways to keep cool this summer that you can do today. BECOME A FAN OF FANS Electrical fans use between 1/25th and 1/50th the energy of a reverse cycle air conditioner. Keeping one…
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10 COMMON ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AROUND THE HOME
When it comes to household electrics, your safety is paramount. Flickering lights, high bills and damaged appliances can all be a sign of electrical problems on your home circuit. Identify problems from the list below, as well as the most appropriate solution. 1. FREQUENT ELECTRICAL SURGES Electrical surges can be caused by anything from lightning…
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8 Most Dangerous Home Electrical Hazards
With our modern reliance on electricity, there are potential electrical safety hazards in any home, office, or factory. Fortunately, these hazards can be eliminated or reduced by staying aware and taking steps to eliminate their dangers, ideally with the assistance of an electrician. These are eight of the most dangerous electrical hazards that could arise…
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8 Most Dangerous Home Electrical Hazards
With our modern reliance on electricity, there are potential electrical safety hazards in any home, office, or factory. Fortunately, these hazards can be eliminated or reduced by staying aware and taking steps to eliminate their dangers, ideally with the assistance of an electrician. These are eight of the most dangerous electrical hazards that could arise…
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Things to Know About Electrics When Building a New Home
Building a new home can be incredibly exciting. But many people find that they get so consumed by the design and project management aspects of their new home that crucial elements, such as its electrical requirements, can be overlooked. If you get these wrong, the consequences facing your home can range from mere inconvenience, right…
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ABOUT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Nothing says Christmas quite like Christmas lights! Whether it’s your tradition to deck the entire house with bright, coloured displays or you like to keep things a little more low-key with simple rope lights strung along the roof or fence; the right lighting is essential to creating a festive home over Christmas time. Thankfully there’s…
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10 Questions You Should Ask Your Electrician
Bowwood Electricians knows that you want value for your money when hiring any kind of tradesperson, and that’s why we encourage our clients to ask questions. Asking questions gives you important knowledge that could be the difference between a good value job and a great value job. It gives you confidence to be actively involved…
