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4 Things To Check To Ensure Your Gasoline Tank Is Safe

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If you are a gasoline tank owner, then before you get that tank refilled with a gasoline delivery service, you need to ensure the tank is safe for a new gasoline delivery. You will want to check for corrosion, saturation, roots, and fire hazards to ensure the delivery will go safely. #1: Corrosion First, you are going to want to check for signs of corrosion on the tank. You will want to make sure that there is no evidence of rust or corrosion on the outside of the tank. Read More»

Tips For Choosing The Right LED Panel Diffuser

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Light behaves in relatively predictable, easy-to-understand ways — at least when it comes to relatively simple cases, such as room lighting! Photons travel in straight lines, ultimately bouncing off surfaces around the room before they arrive at your eyes. Since LEDs produce an intense amount of light from a tiny source, they can direct a large amount of light at one point and appear blinding. Most LED light panels designed for home or office use deal with this problem through the use of diffusers. Read More»

Why You Shouldn't Wait to Install Solar Electric System to Save Money

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There has been a significant and steady drop in the upfront costs associated with solar electric system installation. Looking at this trend from the last couple of years, it is expected that the hardware costs involved in such projects will continue to drop. If you have been putting off your solar system installation because you are waiting for the prices to drop even further, you may want to think again. This is not as cost-effective as you might think for the following reasons. Read More»

Ducts, Vents, And Furnace Checks – Are You Ready For Winter?

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Heating and cooling your home is only efficient when the air the system is producing doesn’t leak out of the windows, doors and ventilation system. Have you done everything to prepare your home for heating it this winter? Here, you’ll find a few tips beyond sealing up air leaks around the windows and doors to help you decrease heat loss this year and every year into the future. Perform a Duct Leakage Test Read More»

Shifting Your Business Lighting To Leds

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Businesses need a lot of lighting, and that can send their budget soaring as various bulbs burn out over time. As LEDs have come down in price, they have become a leading choice for bulb type when companies re-evaluate their lighting needs. If you have not yet converted your business’ lighting to LEDs, it’s time to consider it, because these bulbs are much better for almost every application. When You Need Long-Lasting Light Read More»

3 Tips To Help Improve Your Electrical System With A Transfer Switch

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If you want to have backup power or use a renewable energy system for electrical system, transfer switches are an ideal solution. The transfer switch will allow you to easily switch the power from the electrical grid to a generator or battery bank. When choosing an electrical transfer switch, there are a few options to consider. Here are a few tips that will help you improve your electrical system by installing an electrical transfer switch: Read More»

3 Tips For Installing Solar Panels

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Access to a constant supply of electrical power is critical for most modern homeowners. The gadgets, appliances, and devices that you rely on for entertainment and work all run on electrical power. If you don’t want to sacrifice the use of these electronic devices but you are concerned with your family’s carbon footprint, then converting to solar power could be a great solution.   Here are three tips that you can use to successfully install solar panels to supply your home with electrical power in an eco-friendly way in the future. Read More»

3-Step Guide To Maintaining The Solar Panels On Your Generator

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If you have a solar generator for your home in case of emergencies, you may wonder if there is anything you should do to make sure it works correctly if your power goes out. If so, use the three-step guide below to clean and inspect the solar panels on your generator. Step 1:  Clear Away Leaves And Branches This first step involves clearing away any leaves, branches, or other large debris that could be preventing the sun’s rays from reaching the panels. Read More»

Live In New Hampshire? Is Solar Energy Out Of Reach?

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If you’re a proud resident of the Granite State, you may find yourself wondering about the feasibility of using solar energy to power your home. This state’s northern location and snowy winters stand in stark contrast to the sunnier states in which solar energy has gained a significant foothold, like California, Arizona, and Texas – however, this doesn’t necessarily rule out solar energy as a viable power source for New Hampshire homeowners. Read More»

How To Check A Propane Tank For Leaks

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If you are getting ready for the warmer weather, then it may be time to fire up the grill and get it ready for cooking. If you have not used the grill for some time, then you should check the propane tank to make sure it does not leak. Keep reading to learn how to investigate leaks and also to find out what you should do if one is located. Read More»