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Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Receptacles
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Receptacles 05.26.2015 Home Safety,
  • AFCI, National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2015, NEMAFR

NFPA reported 47,700 home fires involved some type of electrical failure or malfunction in 2011. Those fires resulted in 418 deaths, 1,570 injuries, and $1.4 billion direct property damage. However,...Read More

Message from President Barack Obama recognizing National Electrical Safety Month
Message from President Barack Obama recognizing National Electrical Safety Month 05.01.2015 Home Safety,
  • National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2015

Message from President Barack Obama recognizing National Electrical Safety Month As we champion our annual effort to raise awareness about the importance of electrical safety to homes, businesses and...Read More

Evolution of the American Home
Evolution of the American Home 04.12.2015 Home Safety,
  • Home Safety Devices, National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2015, NEMAFR

Homes built today are dramatically different than they were 40 years ago. Not only are they larger, but they have more amenities that can severely stress your electrical system. ESFI recommends all...Read More

Outlets: The Ins and Outs
Outlets: The Ins and Outs 04.11.2015 Home Safety,
  • AFCI, Home Safety Devices, National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2015, NEMAFR, TRR

When it comes to selecting electrical outlets, there are a lot of options to consider. This guide provides an overview of the common types of outlets and the level of safety protection they bring to...Read More

Fire Wire
Fire Wire 04.10.2015 Home Safety,
  • Fire Prevention, Fire Safety, National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2015

Copper is the preferred and predominate metal used in electrical wiring. However, due to a surge in copper prices during the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, many homes instead used aluminum wire throughout...Read More

Fuse and Breaker Breakdown
Fuse and Breaker Breakdown 04.09.2015 Home Safety,
  • AFCI, GFCI, Home Safety Devices, National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2015, NEMAFR, TRR

Do you know what's inside your electrical service panel? Fuses and circuit breakers protect an overloaded electrical circuit by interrupting the flow of electricity, but there are many variations that...Read More

Switch to Safety
Switch to Safety 04.08.2015 Home Safety,
  • National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2015

When choosing lighting for your home, it is important to understand that some light switches have more functions than simply turning on lights. These added features such as timers and dimmers can make...Read More

HVAC Maintenance: Get Your Ducts in a Row
HVAC Maintenance: Get Your Ducts in a Row 04.07.2015 Home Safety,
  • National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2015

Your home's heating and cooling systems help keep you comfortable during the oppressive heat and the bitter cold, and they must be properly maintained in order to do so. Be sure you are aware of warning...Read More

Watt Bulb Works Best for Your Home?
Watt Bulb Works Best for Your Home? 04.06.2015 Home Safety,
  • National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2015

On December 18, 2007 President George W. Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, requiring all light bulbs use nearly 30% less energy by 2014. California began this transition...Read More

Surge and Protect
Surge and Protect 04.05.2015 Home Safety,
  • National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2015, SPD, Surge, Surge Protection

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) estimates that 60-80% of surges are created within a facility, such as when large appliances, like air conditioners, turn on and off. Surges...Read More

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