Using a warm white or RGB COB (chips-on-board) LED, these flood lights emit up to 1,000 lumens of illumination in a wide 120-degree beam pattern. The weatherproof LED fixtures have a low-profile die cast aluminum housing with an integral heat sink and a tempered glass lens. An adjustable mounting bracket is also included to direct illumination where it’s needed.

If you’ve spent any amount of time on our services pages, you’ve probably noticed us consistently mention dedicated circuitry. You need it for your outlets, for heavy appliances; gosh, you even need one for your microwave. But what is a circuit, and how many do you really need? Important questions, and luckily for you, our certified electricians have answers.

When it comes to electrical work, Kolb Electric has everything you need to maintain optimal home performance. Our Rockville electricians carry years of top-notch training, and possess all of the know-how and technical knowledge needed to get your circuit wiring done right. Contact Kolb any time you need electrical services!

Put super basically, a circuit is an engineered circular path that electricity takes to do work. Think about the light switches in your home. When you flick them on, electricity flows into the closed circuit that sends power to your fixtures and bulbs, and voila! You’ve got light. All electronics and electrical applications work off of the concept of circuits.

A circuit always starts and stops in the same place, creating a revolving door of sorts for harnessed electricity.

So, What Is a Dedicated Circuit?

Technically speaking, a dedicated circuit is no different from a regular circuit in application. It is simply set aside to power one, specific appliance , tool, or piece of equipment. Dedicated circuits are required by NEC (National Electric Code) for all major appliances (generally those that involve massive, fluctuating voltages). So what about portable tools that eat power? Your electric drills, and hair dryers? This is why outlets are on dedicated circuits, too!

The answer here is a little malleable. It depends on a number of variables including:

Notice that all of these variables can change, or be changed. That means the number of circuits you need equates to basically this: As many as it takes. If it has a switch, uses a motor, or gets plugged in, odds are it needs a circuit (maybe not a dedicated one, but a circuit). But how do you find out exactly how many you need? Well, that’s what electricians are for! One thing you can find out on your own, is if you have too few circuits.

If you experience any of these complications, you probably need more circuits, or an upgrade:

There are more complications than this, but they can get complicated, and often have other causes as well.

Think you might need some electrical work in Rockville? Call on the certified electricians at Kolb Electric! We can have your needs assessed and provided for in no time, and our services are guar

Stifling heat can be extremely uncomfortable. It makes you grumpy. You can’t sleep or really relax after a long day. During the height of the summer, it may seem like the heat will never break. Running the air conditioner is helpful, but sometimes, it just isn’t enough. You need the room to feel fresh and not muggy or humid. Not to mention, running the air conditioning all the time can get very costly. You can give your wallet and air conditioner a break while making your home a little more comfortable with the installation of a new ceiling fan. A Pasadena electrician can get you all hooked up in just a few hours. All you need to do is call The Electric Connection.

Ceiling fans make a beautiful addition to any room. They are elegant and useful. Most fans include lights as well that make them a dual purpose fixture. You can skip the hanging cords and have a remote control installed on the fan. With the touch of a button you can turn on the lights and set the speed of the fan. Ceiling fans should always be installed by an electrician. Pasadena homeowners will feel better and safer knowing the fan was properly wired and secured to the ceiling.

Imagine laying in bed with a cool, gentle breeze washing over you. The whir of the fan is also soothing for many. It helps lull them to sleep and keep them sleeping comfortably without getting that feeling of stifling air in the room. Your electrician in Pasadena can get you set up with a fan in each bedroom as well as any living spaces that tend to get a little warm. Combining the effects of a ceiling fan with your air conditioner will keep your home cool this summer. Give The Electric Connection a call today and schedule your installation before the summer heat rolls in.

If you ever spend any time studying your electrical equipment, something that you probably come across time and time again is reference to the NEC or National Electrical Code. Whether or not you consider yourself a home improvement expert, or you call an electrician in Beverly Hills with every problem you encounter, it is important to know more about what the NEC is and how it affects you as a home or business owner.

Essentially, the National Electrical Code is a standard for safe installation of wiring and equipment in the United States. It is not a legally binding regulation in and of itself. However, it is regionally adoptable meaning that many states, municipalities and counties have standardized their enforcement of electrical practices by choosing to use the NEC as their code of standards.

The NEC is actually part of the National Fire Codes series of regulations that is published by the NFPA. Since it may or may not be in force in your locale, it is important that you find out before you install an electrical device or change the wiring in your home or office. Because of this, many people find that even if they do have the knowledge that it is easier to call a Beverly Hills electrician—such as one from The Electric Connection.

Electricity is a complex matter and regulations such as the NEC are developed to protect you and help make certain people not injured when working with the wiring around you. The details of the NEC may be a bit complex for some do it yourselfers, but it is worth reading over it and at least trying to understand the basics. This can help keep you safe and make certain that you are in compliance with the regulations in force in your particular community.