by Geeks on the Beach | Mar 22, 2018 | Electrical Wiring, Electrical Work, Electrician Victoria, Residential Electrician
Aluminum wiring was used in the construction of some homes in the 1960’s and 1970’s. In many installations it was originally installed and terminated on devices that were compatible with the aluminum wiring. (There are indications that in the early years...
by Geeks on the Beach | Mar 22, 2018 | Electrical Wiring, Electrical Work, Electrician Victoria, Residential Electrician
Knob and Tube Wiring Knob and Tube wiring is a method of electrical wiring where the conductors that provide energy to the electrical outlet or light fixture is run on two insulated conductors that are kept separate as opposed to two insulated conductors that are...
by Geeks on the Beach | Mar 22, 2018 | Electrical Work, Electrician Victoria, Lights, Residential Electrician
Whether you are purchasing a light, changing a switch, or replacing a burned out bulb, you need to coordinate each of those three components of the system. When you are at the hardware store or the lighting store to buy a lighting product you are confronted with the...
by Geeks on the Beach | Mar 22, 2018 | Automation Solution, Electrical Work, Electrician Victoria, Residential Electrician
As energy costs have increased and the costs of technology have decreased automating your home has become viable option for our homes. A system that I have been installing for my clients for ease of use and to save energy is the Lutron Caseta Wireless system. This...
by Geeks on the Beach | Mar 22, 2018 | Electrical Safety, Electrical Work, Electrician Victoria, Residential Electrician, Tips
Here are some things to keep in mind to improve electrical safety in your home GFCI Outlets: GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) outlets help protect you from electrical shock in wet locations. When a leak is sensed, it assumes a ground fault and stops power flow...
by Geeks on the Beach | Mar 22, 2018 | Electrical Fans, Electrical Work, Electrician Victoria, Residential Electrician
Here are some things you’ll want to consider when you’re ready to replace your bathroom exhaust fan: Noise Level There is nothing worse than a fan that roars each time you turn it on. The sound fans make is rated in sones. A typical economy fan will be...
