
Surge Protection 101 – Everything You Need to Know
Power surges have long been seen as a threat to expensive electronics and appliances—but in 2023, the National Electrical Code (NEC) made it official: surge
Power surges have long been seen as a threat to expensive electronics and appliances—but in 2023, the National Electrical Code (NEC) made it official: surge
Most people don’t think about power surges until it’s too late. But the truth is, power surges are more common—and more destructive—than most homeowners realize.
Electricity is the lifeblood of your home. It powers your lights, appliances, outlets, HVAC system, and just about every screen in your life. But as
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This is one of the most common install requests we get here at Lemere Electric. It can also be the most “brow raising” install (especially
If your electrical outlet is buzzing it could indicate that a connection has come loose or you have a bad outlet. The buzzing sound itself
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Most of us know that electricity and water don’t mix, therefore, things like relaxing in a bathtub with a space heater sitting on the ledge is something we are smart enough to never do. But there are some things that may not seem so common sense when it comes to electrical safety at home, such as what to do if an outlet or light switch feels warm to the touch, or if it’s okay to be using a light bulb that is a higher wattage than suggested for a light fixture.
Whether you’re talking about battery packs or wall chargers, the amount of amperage a charger can put out determines how quickly you can charge your devices. A lightweight 1A connection might be fine for topping off your Kindle, but it’ll take much longer than a 2A connection to charge your iPad (and in some cases certain high-demand devices just don’t charge correctly with low-amp chargers).