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Electrical Fun Facts
April 21, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
One lightning bolt has enough electricity to service 200 000 homes.
First Lighthouse to use electricity – Statue of Liberty (1886)
The Brooklyn Bridge was the first bridge to be lit using electricity
The electric chair was invented by a dentist.
$212 billion in electrical bills paid by US customers each year.
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Appliance Won’t Work
February 24, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Check for:
•Overloaded circuit
•Damaged plug
•Damaged cord
•Loose wiring
•Defect in appliance or lamp
Remedies:
•Test for overload — shift appliance or lamp to another circuit
•Replace plug
•Replace cord
•Tighten connections at switch or receptacle
•Test in another circuit — repair if faulty
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Why are Half of my Lights out and Large Appliances not Working?
February 18, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
Check for tripped breakers and reset your main breaker. If the main breaker is warm to the touch , call a qualified, licensed electrician immediately. If resetting the breaker does not fix the problem, it is possible you have lost one phase (leg) of your main power supply. Contact your utility company and have them inspect their service line for programs.
Prestige Electric offers 24-hour emergency service. You will receive a call from the electrician on call, who will first attempt to help solve your problem over the phone – There is no charge for this service. If the electrician on call is unable to help you solve your electrical problem over the phone, he will dispatch himself to your location to help you with your electrical emergency. When an emergency strikes your home, call Prestige Electric at 407-859-3400.
