From dusk to dawn, it is important to protect your employees, your company’s products and assets, as well as your customers. No matter what type of business you operate, having the right type of outdoor security lighting is important. According to recent FBI statistics, victims of burglary offenses suffered an...
A Guide to Smart Lighting
SMART stands for “Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.” Smart lights are advanced systems that can be customized and controlled remotely for greater efficiency. They use wireless transmissions to send and receive signals. These lights can follow schedules and be controlled via voice activated assistants, mobile apps, or IFTTT technology. To...
Electrical Safety for Space Heaters in the Workplace
The cold Pacific Northwest winter is in full swing, and temperatures will continue to remain cold for the foreseeable future. If your commercial heating system is not keeping up with demand and it’s struggling to keep you and your employees warm enough, space heaters can help pick up the slack....
8 Common Electrical Questions and Answers
Learning all you can about how electricity works and what causes issues with your system can give you a massive edge when it comes to identifying problems early and getting the necessary repairs and upgrades. As professional electricians, we get a lot of questions from clients about their home or...
Why Do Your Light Bulbs Keep Blowing?
There is no greater headache than being in the middle of your daily routine and having a light blow out for no apparent reason, but have you noticed your light bulbs blowing a bit too often? The average incandescent bulb should last around 1000 hours, a little over a month,...
Commercial Lighting Maintenance Tips
A large part of your company’s utility expenses come from lighting usage. That’s why it is important to keep all your lights in top condition. With a regular maintenance routine, you can help save your company money, and keep the lights running reliably and efficiently all year long. Continue reading
Reasons to Use LED Warehouse Lights
If you own or manage a warehouse or industrial building for your business storage or production, you know how important the lighting is. If your warehouse lighting currently operates with traditional light sources, consider replacing everything with LED lights. Warehouse buildings have high ceilings, tall shelving, large floor space, and...
Ways to Prevent Commercial Electrical Fires
Commercial fires happen regularly and unfortunately, electrical systems are often to blame. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association, electrical systems are one of the top five causes of commercial building fires. That means millions of dollars of property damage occurs and people have lost their lives. It...
The Dangers of Federal Pacific and Zinsco Electrical Panels
Does Your Home or Business Have a FPE or Zinsco Panel? Electrical panel brands Federal Pacific Electrical and Zinsco fail at an alarming rate. Because of this, they are no longer considered safe for modern buildings that use more electricity for modern machinery, etc.Faults in construction and materials used have...
5 Indoor Commercial LED Lighting Types
Commercial LED lighting comes in many forms and fixtures – and not all of them will be suitable for your business. Before you decide what lighting is right for your workplace, take a look at these indoor LED lighting options and benefits. Purpose of Commercial LED Lighting Commercial lighting is...