by Sunshine | Dec 17, 2023 | How to fix a tripped breaker | NJ Electrical Contractor
It’s inevitable – you have a tripped breaker at the worst time. Just as the Christmas tree is being decorated, bang out goes the breaker. If you haven’t ever looked inside your electrical panel, there are switches called breakers. If you’ve never had to open up...
by Sunshine | Dec 7, 2023 | Electrical Wiring in the Wintertime | NJ Electrical Contractor
The cold winter months bring many changes to homes and businesses. Some of these changes often involve the electrical needs of each home and business to keep them functioning for safety and protection. Whether it’s hot or cold outside, the electrical wiring in your...
by Sunshine | Nov 20, 2023 | When Christmas lights trip your breaker box | NJ Electrical Contractor
Many homeowners are confused when they throw the switch for their elaborate Christmas light displays only to plunge their entire home into darkness. To understand why Christmas lights, trip the circuit breaker, you’ll need to understand how circuit breakers work....
by Sunshine | Nov 20, 2023 | Christmas light electrical safety Fixtures | NJ Electrical Contractor
The Electrical Safety Foundation International recommends connecting no more than three strings of incandescent lights together. If you’re using LEDs, most UL-labeled lights will tell you on the package how many strings of lights you can safely string...
by Sunshine | Nov 15, 2023 | Christmas light electrical safety | NJ Electrical Contractor
Is there anything like Christmas lights to get you into the holiday spirit? From the tree to the front porch and fence, Christmas lights make the holiday season merry and bright. These pretty decorations don’t come without risks, though. Falls, electrocution...