It is important to know the basic information about workplace electrical risks and prevention, especially if you are working in the Here are some of the most common workplace electrical risks:

Faulty Equipment: Equipment that isn’t working properly can cause electrical shocks. These shocks can cause serious injury in and of themselves, but can also lead to workers falling off ladders or other platforms. Faulty equipment and electrical appliances can also cause fires.

Misuse of Equipment: Workers who do not have adequate training on certain pieces of equipment may not follow all the necessary safety precautions. This can result in electrical shocks or fire.

Misperceptions: Workers may be working on or near equipment which they thought which they thought was dead but is actually live.

If you are working around electrical equipment, it is highly likely that you might encounter workplace electrical risks on a daily basis. Raising awareness for you and your co-workers, in addition to proper care and maintenance of electrical equipment is key in preventing hazards, injury and damage.  That’s why it’s so important to familiarize yourself with potential dangers, learn how to avoid them, and be prepared in case of emergency. Good luck keeping yourself and your workplace safe.

Garbage disposals have really changed the way we cook and clean. They make things a lot more convenient—until they clog up. And if you’ve got a lot of guests coming over for Thanksgiving or throughout the holiday season, there are a lot more opportunities for your garbage disposal to jam up, or for food that didn’t belong in the disposal to clog up your drains.

Make sure that your family members are aware of what items do or do not belong in the garbage disposal. Keep your pipes clear for the holidays by doing your best to keep these items out of the garbage disposal.

We hope that most of your guests already know this, but it’s certainly worth a reminder for all of the kids enjoying Turkey Day with you. Make sure they know that plastic wrappers, twist ties, and other small pieces of trash always go into the garbage!

That includes big things like meat bones, but also popcorn kernels, seeds, fruit pits, corn cobs, and more. It’s easy to dump the entire plate into the sink without really thinking about what’s on it, but make sure hard food items do not jam up the garbage disposal motor.

Fibrous, or stringy, foods can wrap around garbage disposal’s impellers and cause the motor to jam. This includes foods and food items like corn husks, celery, and onion skins. We recommend throwing these items into the trash instead.

Fats, oils, and grease are infamously known as FOG in the plumbing world. These substances seem to be harmless, unless you know about their properties. FOG can clog up the drains easily because it solidifies as it cools. Although you may pour it into the drains as a liquid, it clumps into a gooey mess in the drains. It could cause problems for the disposal as well.

Make sure to leave out a separate container to store FOG while you’re cooking, like a recently-opened can. Or, put tinfoil in a mug and pour it in there. Toss it in the trash once it cools.

AC driven LEDs are rare but popular in certain applications. Designers focus on LEDs because of their advantages like direct, brilliant light, strong color saturation, slim measurements, dynamic lighting scenes and in total all the design possibilities that are thinkable. The only restrictions are made by the heat that needs to be dissipated by surface, natural or forced ventilation and the driver’s measurements. The driver is mostly not slim at all. That is why AC driven LEDs can be a smart consideration.

Conventional LEDs, Modules and Light Engines are driven by DC (direct current) power supplies. The LED characteristics are highly dependent on these components as they control the inrush current, convert the alternate current down to DC voltage and stabilize the current the LEDs are driven with. The efficiency of the system is dependent on the driver too as the power factor is one part in the total sum. Most conventional DC power supplies support LED systems with power factors (PFC) of 0.9 and higher.

The lifetime of LED lighting systems is defined by electronic devises. The LED can last up to 100,000h but if the driver needs a replacement after 50,000h the system is only half worth the maintenance. Without any driver at all the problem is solved completely. Power supplies need space, no matter how small, the driver is mostly bigger than the LED modules and electronic component’s wiring needs space too. Without this item there are not restrictions in design any more than heat dissipation. Designers can release their full creativity.

AC driven LEDs are of advantage concerning design and lifetime options. The more complex the circuit, the higher the possibility of system failure and electrical noise. On the other side, the efficiency of AC driven LED modules is not that high like DC driven ones. The performance achieves 110 lm/W these days which is good compared to other light sources but behind DC driven LEDs with up to 140 lm/W and more. AC driven LEDs are a thinkable substitute in applications like bulb lights, downlights, ceiling lights and industrial lighting systems.

Technology giant Google made its start as a search engine, subsequently branching into email, cloud storage, advertising and so much more. Now the company from Mountain View is surging forward with a new application, promising to tell consumers if their roofs are suitable for installing solar panels. The program, called Project Sunroof, works in conjunction with Google Maps to analyze your roof's size, orientation and shade levels to tell you at a glance how much solar energy you could get from it. Read on to learn more about how this convenient software works and how it can help you.

A Mix Between a Solar Electrician and a Search Engine

The program is simple to use – all you have to do is enter your address, and Google does the rest. According to the company, the program analyzes all of the following to determine how much sunlight you can soak up:

The program also provides information about what tax credits are available in your area as well as the local rules regarding selling solar energy back to the utility company when your panels are producing more than you need. It then spits out a recommended installation size, which you can modify based on how much electricity you actually consume according to your average electricity bill.

Pay Nothing and Start Saving Today

Google's entry into the solar market comes at a time when the options for solar are expanding, including the ability to lease panels from solar companies and enjoy savings on your utility bills while paying nothing for the installation and setup. A good setup can last for 30 years or more, with little to no maintenance from an electrician once the installation is completed.

Of course, solar isn't for everybody, since many roofs might be too shaded or otherwise not suitable, and some states still don't have good solar policies. Therefore, Project Sunroof can be a good place to get started to see if your house is a prospect before you even call a solar electrician. Currently, the program is working on a trial basis in Boston, San Francisco and Fresno, with more cities sure to be on the way.

Don't Forget About Human Experts Just Yet

Of course, even a technology company as powerful and ubiquitous as Google can't fully substitute for an experienced solar technician when it comes to analyzing how you can benefit from panels. If a Google query indicates that your home is a good candidate, have a qualified electrician or solar expert make the final determination and help you decide if solar panels are right for you.

Find Stunning Game Room Lighting to Compliment Your Home’s Style

Ceiling lighting, in a game room should coordinate and compliment the rest of your home’s interior space.  Game room lighting can also be fun and a bit whimsical without going overboard too.  At Capitol Lighting, we can show you how to successfully coordinate your game room lighting with the rest of your home’s style.  We can also show you hundreds of ceiling lighting styles that coordinate perfectly above a pool table, bar island or even a retro pinball machine!