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Home Renovation: Childproofing Outlets
Home Renovation: Childproofing Outlets 04.06.2020 Home Safety,
  • National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2020, NESM, NESM 2020, TRR

Each year, approximately 2,400 children suffer severe shock and burns when they stick items into the slots of electrical receptacles - that is nearly seven children a day. It is estimated that there...Read More

Childproofing Your Home: Tamper Resistant Receptacles
Childproofing Your Home: Tamper Resistant Receptacles 04.06.2020 Home Safety,
  • National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2020, NESM, NESM 2020, TRR

Each year, approximately 2,400 children suffer severe shock and burns when they stick items into the slots of electrical receptacles - that is nearly seven children a day. It is estimated that there...Read More

Home Safety Devices - Renovate Your Home to Code
Home Safety Devices - Renovate Your Home to Code 03.13.2020 Home Safety,
  • 2020NEC, AFCI, GFCI, National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Month, NEC, NEMAFR, NESM, Surge, Surge Protection, TRR

The National Electrical Code is revised every three years and outlines the minimum requirements for safe electrical installation. Many older homes may not have an adequate electrical system to meet...Read More

Tamper Resistant Receptacle - Increasing Your Home's Value and Safety
Tamper Resistant Receptacle - Increasing Your Home's Value and Safety 07.12.2019 Home Safety,
  • NEMAFR, Tamper Resistant Receptacle, TRR

There are many ways to increase your home’s value, but did you know that making safety improvements could be an economical way to add value to your home?Read More

Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment
Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment 09.26.2017 Home Safety,
  • AFCI, Disaster Safety, GFCI, Home Safety, NEMAFR, Rebuilding, Rebuilding Safely, SPD, Surge, Surge Protection, TRR

Water and electricity do not mix. Follow this guide to quickly see what equipment must be replaced and which electronics may be reconditioned.Read More

Tamper Resistant Receptacles:  Is Your State Keeping Children Safe
Tamper Resistant Receptacles: Is Your State Keeping Children Safe 06.26.2017 Home Safety,
  • NEMAFR, Tamper Resistant Receptacle, TRR

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were an average of 4,963 injuries caused by electrical receptacles between 2008 and 2016 with the majority of injuries occurring in children...Read More

Tamper Resistant Receptacles – Childproofing Done Right
Tamper Resistant Receptacles – Childproofing Done Right 03.13.2017 Home Safety,
  • National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2017, NEMAFR, NESM 2017, Tamper Resistant Receptacle, TRR

A study by Temple University found that 100% of all 2-4 year olds were able to remove one type of plastic outlet cap within 10 seconds. Properly childproof your outlets by installing Tamper Resistant...Read More

How Protected Are Children From Electric Shock?
How Protected Are Children From Electric Shock? 06.01.2016 Home Safety,
  • NEMAFR, TRR

Each year, 2, 400 children in the U.S. are treated for injuries caused by electrical outlets. ESFI surveyed mothers with young children to gauge the public’s understanding of the importance of Tamper...Read More

Outlets: The Ins and Outs Video
Outlets: The Ins and Outs Video 02.03.2016 Home Safety,
  • AFCI, GFCI, Home Safety, Home Safety Devices, NEMAFR, TRR

Did you know that an electrical outlet can do much more than provide electricity? They can be life saving devices by preventing shocks, burns and even fires. Do your outlets need an upgrade? Learn about...Read More

What is a Tamper Resistant Receptacle?
What is a Tamper Resistant Receptacle? 02.03.2016 Home Safety,
  • Home Safety, Home Safety Devices, NEMAFR, TRR

Tamper Resistant Receptacles (TRRs) resemble regular receptacles but they’re so much more. In fact, they provide a permanent solution to childhood shock cause by tampering with electrical outlets. TRRs...Read More

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