Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Understanding Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors | Ask This Old House


In this video, This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman teaches host Kevin O'Connor everything he needs to know about these fire safety devices. Master electrician Heath Eastman shows Kevin O'Connor everything he needs to know about smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The two discuss the different types of smoke detectors available and how they operate and interconnect. Then, Heath shows Kevin the difference between a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector, highlighting the importance of having both in a home.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

AFDDs Protect Against Electric Arc Faults That Lead to Building Fires | Schneider Electric


Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDD) prevent the risk of building fires when they detect an electric arc fault in a circuit and isolate the faulty circuit. ►Protect your home from electric fires:    • What Causes Electrical Fires? | Elect...   Broken wires, loose connections, crushed cables can all cause hidden arc faults in electrical circuits, which if left undetected, can erupt into flames in just seconds. AFDDs isolate the faulty circuit the moment an arc fault occurs. ►Learn more about AFDDs here: https://www.schneider-electric.com/en... ►Click here to subscribe to Schneider Electric: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Connect with Schneider Electric:

Sunday, February 18, 2024

What Causes Electrical Fires? | Electrical Fire Safety from Schneider Electric


Are you concerned about electrical fire safety? Join us in this informative video, "Schneider Electric's Guide to Electrical Fire Prevention and Safety," where we delve into the critical aspects of electrical fire prevention and safety. ➡️Discover essential electrical fire safety tips and gain a deeper understanding of the causes behind electrical fires, including short circuits and electrical faults. Learn how to protect yourself and your property with the right electrical protection measures. Don't miss this essential guide to safeguarding against electrical fires. 🔔 Timestamps: 0:04 - Causes of Electrical Fires 0:45 - How Electrical Fires Occur 1:21 - The Arc Detector Solution 🔗 Learn more about electrical fires and prevention in your home here: https://www.schneider-electric.com/en... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎯 DISCOVER JOB OPPORTUNITIES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Job Opportunities: http://spr.ly/SE-Careers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👋 GET TO KNOW US BETTER --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Global Website: http://spr.ly/SchneiderElectric ➡️ Discover our Services: http://spr.ly/SE-Services ➡️ Visit our Blog: http://spr.ly/SE-Blog

Monday, February 12, 2024

Electrical Safety Tips For Kids


We depend on electricity to light our homes, charge our phones and computers, wash our clothes ... it powers our lives! But electricity can also be dangerous when used the wrong way. Keep these electrical safety tips in mind to avoid accidents and injuries.

Friday, February 9, 2024

What is Solar Power? How Do Solar Panels Work?


Most of us have seen solar panels- you know, those big blueish panels- either on top of houses or maybe even on recent projects we have built. Is solar power just the newest “thing” or is it “the” thing (or one of several things) to help us with the current energy crisis. But what exactly are those panels and how do they work? In today’s episode of Electrician U, Dustin explains this aspect of electrical work, how solar power works, and talks about new tools/equipment that go along with it.

Saturday, February 3, 2024

Why You Need to Buy a Whole House Fan


Despite what some people think, QuietCool whole house fans were not created to eliminate your air conditioning, but with QuietCool, you can DECREASE the amount of A/C you use year round! This video explains exactly how you can save that 50-90% off your A/C-related costs.

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