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Electric Garage | Workshop Heater Review
December 14, 2009 – 7:34 pm | One Comment
Electric Garage | Workshop Heater Review

Dimplex DGWH4031 Garage | Workshop Heater
The folks from Air & Water Inc. sent us a small 4,000 watt garage & workshop electric heater to test. We’ve been searching for an electric garage heater for awhile …

How Renters Can Be Sure Electrical Wiring Is Up To Date
December 8, 2009 – 6:28 pm | 2 Comments

Guest Post by: Richard Hubbard
Prospective Renters Can Make Sure Their Apartment Electrical Wiring is Up To Date
When you rent an apartment, prior to moving in, a handyman will usually run through the apartment, throw some …

National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) – Free Online Version of 2008
October 23, 2009 – 6:00 am | 5 Comments
National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) – Free Online Version of 2008

Free Copy of National Electrical Code (NFPA70)
If you’re going to perform electrical work in your home or another home then it’s essential that you refer to local building code requirements. Most building codes reference the …

How To Install Leviton 6260M Electronic Timer Switch
June 5, 2009 – 7:24 pm | 27 Comments
How To Install Leviton 6260M Electronic Timer Switch

Leviton 6260M Timer Switch
In a previous post, Leviton 6260M Electronic Timer Switch, I wrote about these new timer switches that I purchased to use in our three bathrooms. Using timer switches will allow us to …

Must Have Electrical Tools
January 24, 2009 – 1:33 pm | No Comment
Must Have Electrical Tools

If you’re like me then you like to fix you own things and build stuff. Electrical projects are no different for me so I thought I’d share with you a list of must have electrical …

Some CFL Bulbs Are Too Bright
January 7, 2009 – 7:12 pm | 3 Comments
Some CFL Bulbs Are Too Bright

We’ve been replacing most of our regular light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFL’s). Last weekend I purchased a box of six 19 watt CFL’s (I didn’t actually pay attention to the box and had …

Testing Generator Voltage
December 16, 2008 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Testing Generator Voltage

Testing a generator with a Voltage Meter is very important before you plug in valuable equipment so you can prevent possible damage. Depending on the rpm’s of the generator and other issues with the …

Backup Generator Power – Be Prepared
December 13, 2008 – 11:03 am | 2 Comments
Backup Generator Power – Be Prepared

Using Backup Generators
We are experiencing a massive power outage here right now and it looks like we’ll be without power for days. We were not prepared for this type of power outage especially in the …