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USB Outlets are the Coolest Electrical Outlets in Greenwich CT 06830   USB outlets are a new type of electrical receptacle becoming more and more prevalent in Greenwich, CT.  In this continually connected society that we live in, we are constantly using our smart phones. We use our phones as GPS ...

Google Plus is a social media platform that many people do not know about.  The joke is that only Google employees use it.  It is much newer than Facebook, and has just a small fraction of Facebook’s one billion users.  If so few people use it, why should we put time and effort into building and ...

Before hiring an electrician in Stamford, CT, there are at least five things to ask about.   Are they Licensed? The first question to ask is if the person doing the work has an electrical license.  In Stamford, CT, an electrical license requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training, and 720 hours o...

In Cos Cob, CT and other parts of Fairfield County, CT, a 100 amp electrical service is not enough to keep up with the demand of the average house.  Over the last several decades, the power requirements of homes in the area have significantly increased.  It is said that the average kitchen draws ...

Why Extension Cords are Dangerous in Riverside, CT   The correct use of an extension cord is in a temporary manner.  For instance, when using a power drill you plug it into an extension cord. Later, when you are done with the drill, you unplug the extension cord.  The cord becomes a problem when ...

Portable generators are a hot item these days, and safety is a very important element when operating one of these units in Greenwich, CT.   The proper placement of the generator when it is running is critical to safe operation.  The operating instructions for many units state that the portable ge...

Tamper Resitant Outlets    There are many types of specialty electrical outlets, but tamper resistant receptacles are becoming more and more popular. Now you’ve all seen these things before:It’s a little piece of plastic that goes into a receptacle so children cannot put anything in there. We are...

What are Those Test and Reset Buttons on my Outlet? I would like to explain what exactly is a GFI. A GFI, or GFCI, as it is known, stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. It looks like a regular outlet, but it has two little buttons in the middle. There’s a test button and a reset button, an...

Here is a great blog article written by Atlanta's Home Inspector, David Lelak IHI Home Inspections.  I just changed three of these panels in one house Norwalk ,CT before a new home buyer moved in.  For more information, please visit www.ismypanelsafe.com . Was your home built sometime between 195...

When the Power Goes Out, Who Should You Call?   It is quite common for tree branches to fall during a storm and knock down power lines.  Unfortunately, many homeowners are unsure as to what parts of the electrical system is their responsibility and what parts will be repaired by the utility compa...