There are a few things to watch out when you want to drill holes in the wall to hang pictures or whatever things that need to be hung. Taking these precautions to prevent something going wrong before drilling any holes in the wall will save you a lot of heartaches and money. This is especially [...] Read more »
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How To – The Correct Way To Install Wires For 3 Pin Plug Top
Most of us knows how to install the wires for a 13 amp 3 pin plug. Afterall, there are only 3 wires involved so how complicated can that be. However, simple as it seems, there are still many who do not have a hint on how to install the wires to a 3 pin plug [...] Read more »
How To Install A Fancy Decorative Ceiling Fan
Ceiling fans have come a long way. From the humongous wrought iron fans that weighs a ton, to the lighter version after that, ceiling fans these days serves not only to cool down our homes, it also serves as a decorative item that make our home more attractive. Instead of the plain white ceiling fan [...] Read more »
Why Switch Sockets And Plug Tops Melts
Many of you would have seen cases where the switch sockets or the plug tops melts like as though it has been burnt or roasted over a fire. Coincidentally. the melted parts are always the right terminal, be it the switch socket or the plug top. There is a logical reason for this to happen [...] Read more »
Why The Fluorescent Light Starter Flickers Wildly
An important part of the household fluorescent light is the starter. It is the small cylindrical cartridge like item you see sticking out from the side of a fluorescent light casing. When you switch on the light, you will notice the starter flickering a few times before the fluorescent light tube lights up. Problem starts [...] Read more »
Why Is The Fluorescent Lights Ballast So Hot
A factor that worries many users of fluorescent lights is the ballast getting very hot after a few minutes of use. The temperature of the ballast can reach a level so hot that you cannot even touch it with your naked hands. Thus, lots of house owners worry that the heat generated from the fluorescent [...] Read more »
What Is The Difference Between A Two Gang Switch And A Two Way Switch
Many will not know this, but there is a difference between a two gang switch and a two way switch. Both might look somewhat similar, but a two gang switch operates differently from a 2 way switch. In most household, what we have are normally “gang” switches and not “way” switches. In short, a “gang” [...] Read more »
Lightning Arrestors
What are lightning arrestors? As the name implies, a lightning arrestor is a device to arrest lightning. It is general knowledge that lightnings are dangerous. It can cause material and physical harm and in extreme cases, lives can be lost. There are places which are prone to lightning strikes and if you are staying in [...] Read more »