There are a few different approaches that electricians can take when they carry out home wiring. They might wire for convenience – making everything work as simply as possible. Alternatively, …
Dusk to dawn lights are a great way to save energy for outdoor lights. They work using a photocell that detects the ambient lighting levels – when things get too …
Most light switches are designed to work extremely simply. They’re either on, or they’re off. The switch has connected the circuit when they’re on, allowing current to flow through. The …
Light switches are one of the most reliable components of any lighting circuit. Because they’re so basic, there’s so little that can go wrong with them. This also means that …
Light switches are beautiful in their simplicity. The first quick-break light switch was invented in 1884, and the first toggle switch in 1916. And the designs (of the internal components, …
The placement of your light switches is pretty essential. They need to be accessible for everyone in your home, and ideally in a place where you don’t need to walk …
Electric shocks are no fun. We have all experienced that sharp zap of electricity at least once in our lives, and understand how unpleasant it is. Let’s be honest, electrocution …
Cables, cables everywhere! Yes, this is pretty much a definition of the modern world. But does it have to be that way? Well, it probably does in the IT industry. …