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The Difference Between Lightning Protection and Surge Protection
14 Nov 2022

The Difference Between Lightning Protection and Surge Protection

Lightning is known to be the most significant source of surges—bolts have been recorded to have a million to a billion volts and between 10,000 to 200,000 amps. However, lightning only makes up a portion of all transient events in a facility. Because transients can originate from both external sources (like lightning) and internal sources, facilities ought to have both a lightning protection system and surge protection installed. This begs the question: what is the difference between these two systems, and how do they work together?

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The Dangers of a Loose Electrical Outlet
07 Nov 2022

The Dangers of a Loose Electrical Outlet

Electrical malfunctions cause deaths, injuries, and incredible amounts of property damage each year. While some causes are obvious at first glance, there are more insidious and hidden dangers that can lurk within the home. A loose electrical outlet can cause a fire to break out without you ever knowing there was a problem in the first place. If you're looking to avoid a fiery near future then you're in the right place. We'll show you why loose outlets are such a danger and how you can help to prevent a fire from breaking out behind the wall.

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Electrical Terms Every Homeowner Should Understand
05 Nov 2022

Electrical Terms Every Homeowner Should Understand

As a homeowner, possessing a basic understanding of all the electrical components is helpful, especially when electrical system problems arise. Clear communication is key to troubleshooting the issues you're experiencing with the electrician. If you aren't familiar, here are the names and terms associated with your home electrical system to help you get your language and terminology up to speed.

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What Causes Power Surges: Your Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Prevention
31 Oct 2022

What Causes Power Surges: Your Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Prevention

Imagine this: You stay cooped inside the house, what with all the racket those heavy rains and stormy winds make. The warmth of your space heater against the cold envelopes you. Suddenly, everything goes dark - the power is out! A shocked or panicked shout is most likely your initial reaction. Followed by chills due to the lack of heat. That power outage? It can result from a power surge, which is no doubt one of the most annoying, inconveniencing experiences you can ever have. But what causes power surges though? And how can you prevent them from happening again? Don't worry. We got your back. We'll tell you the most important stuff you need to know about power surge causes, so make sure you keep reading.

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Keep Your Home Safe with a Whole Home Surge Protector
25 Oct 2022

Keep Your Home Safe with a Whole Home Surge Protector

Nearby lightning strikes and electrical company power surges can wreak havoc on your home electronics and appliances. Whole Home Surge Protection can help minimize replacement costs to sensitive home electronics such as desktop computers, audio/video equipment and appliances around the home. Installed at the electrical panel, a home surge protector intercepts dangerous fluctuations in electrical current BEFORE it enters your home. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association estimates that 60-80% of surges originate from internal sources (within a home or business). Keep your valuable electronics safe by protecting them from the surges that can damage or destroy them.

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All About Whole House Surge Protection
22 Oct 2022

All About Whole House Surge Protection

Being prepared is one of the smartest things taught in some institutions. Doing this for your home and electrical products is no different. One way to do be prepared against the ravages of storms is a whole house surge protector installation. As the title implies, this is a security blanket for a complete house. We here at Rockwall Electric are waiting to help you with this important project.

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What Are Surge Protector Joules and What Joule Rating Do You Need?
10 Oct 2022

What Are Surge Protector Joules and What Joule Rating Do You Need?

No matter where you live, your home experiences power surges. Without the right protection, these surges can fry your electronic devices and make you lose important, irreplaceable data. This protection can be as simple as buying a surge protector... as long as you get the right one. You need something with a high rating of surge protector joules. What does that mean? We take a closer look at power surges, surge protectors, and joule ratings below, so make sure you stay tuned.

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110 Volt VS 120 Volt
05 Oct 2022

110 Volt VS 120 Volt

The receptacles and plugs used in countries with 240-volt standard voltage are shaped differentlythan those in North America so you can't confuse them; receptacles and plugs in Japan, wherethe standard is 100 volts, are shaped the same.

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Saving Energy in Your Home Starts Here
28 Sep 2022

Saving Energy in Your Home Starts Here

Saving Energy in Your Home Starts Here

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Loss of Neutral
20 Sep 2022

Loss of Neutral

Loss of neutral is a serious condition. A break in the neutral conductor will simply result in a loss of the energy supply which leads to an Irrespective of load balance.

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Power plug & outlet Type O
12 Sep 2022

Power plug & outlet Type O

Type O used exclusively in Thailand 3 pins grounded 16 A 220 – 240 V socket compatible with plug types C & O (partial and unsafe compatibility with E & F)

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Calculating Kilowatts Using BTU
06 Sep 2022

Calculating Kilowatts Using BTU

BTU is short for British Thermal Unit, a unit of measurement that shows just how much energy your air conditioner uses to remove heat from your home within an hour. It may seem overly technical, but BTU is an important metric that can help you determine the kind of air conditioner you need for a home your size.

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