Author Archives: Robert
Is Global Warming True?
Global warming is the rising temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere, oceans and its effects. Our surface has increased in temperature with the most increase in temperature within the last 30 years. Can you guess why?
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Impact on the Environment Effects Children
Making the air cleaner is easier for our children (and us) to breathe. Going solar reduces the emissions which in turn changes our environment.
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Solar Installers Pay Attention
According to DOE, “Even taking into account construction, the overall carbon footprint for generating solar electricity is 30 times less than using coal.” How does your local power plant produce electricity? Do they use diesel or coal?
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Electrical Costs For Solar Installation
If an electrician cuts corners, that means that you as a homeowner, can lose.
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Solar Installers and Training
I don’t think anyone installing solar should be anything less then a state licensed master electrician. If you want to deceive and discourage somebody on a test, it is very easy to do that. But I disagree with computer generated tests that cannot be reviewed. How do you know if the correct answer key was used?
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Danger High Voltage
High voltage is too dangerous for individuals. Some solar powered systems deal with DC or direct current up to 600 volts.
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Posted in Homeowners
Tagged danger high, dc current, dc power, dc voltage, high voltage power lines, high voltage power supply
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Solar Installation Projects: DIY or Pro
Some people are able to change the oil in their automobile. But can they take apart the engine and put it back together? I believe the same is with purchasing and installing a PV system for your home.
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Home Safety: Tamper Resistant Outlets
Home safety is always a priority. I think kids can overcome almost anything. Why should we get tamper resistant outlets or TRO?
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Tagged electrical devices, electrical safety, home safety, tamper resistant, wiring devices
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Backup Generators With Illegal Hookups
That electrician is hooking up generators without having any kind of transfer switch or a load deviation from the generator to utility power, or utility to generator power. You need that separation of power. When I asked him why he was doing this, he said he just wanted to make money.
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General Contractor Construction May Affect Your Bottom Line
Does the lowest bid mean he will do the best work? No. But some general contractors use the same guys over and over because they are familiar with the job. I agree with that but it doesn’t hire any local contractors to work any jobs.
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