Articles by Shakir Williams

Electrical trips can occur due to worn out insulation, conductive dust or debris, water, or electrical wiring deterioration. Discover more ways to troubleshoot your GFCI if it starts to trip.

During the 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, Intel used 1,218 drones to create a unique light show. Intel’s use of drones shows an artful use of technology.

An IP rating measures how waterproof and dustproof products are. Different numbers mean a different level of resistance.

Smart technology offers plenty of benefits, including the ability to control your systems from almost anywhere. See how smart technology can make your life easier!

Panasonic air conditioners and heat pumps heat or cool your room according to your desired temperature while staying energy efficient. Their wide power output range allows for precise temperature control.

LED low bay lights work well in areas with tall shelving and ceilings less than 25 feet tall. These lights can even help you save on air conditioning costs because they emit less heat than traditional light fixtures, and require very little maintenance.

Good lighting in a restaurant sets the mood and appeals to customers. When adding LED lights to your restaurant, consider several factors such as the size of the space, desired level of brightness, customer traffic, and the light fixture type.

Weather ratings, like damp location, wet location, and dry location, inform you where you can use a bulb. Discover the difference between damp and wet locations as well as what a dry location rating indicates.

If you want more energy efficient lighting in your space, switch to LED BR bulbs! BR bulbs produce great ambient lighting and fit well in recessed cans.

Consider the CRI, or Color-Rendering Index, when choosing the lighting for your space. For the best color rendering, choose a bulb with a CRI of 90 or above.

Don't miss out on HomElectrical's Cyber Monday 4 hour flash sale! Get discounts on Leatherman tools, multi-tools, pocket knives, and tool pouches.

Our Black Friday holiday sale is around the corner, and we have constructed this holiday catalog to help guide you to the perfect gift for that special person. No need to shop around, HomElectrical has the tools, tool sets, and tool carriers you need!

You must consider several factors when installing LED lights in a commercial space. Read our guide to figure out which type of LED fixture works best for you.

Use recyclable materials this Halloween to craft your own DIY LED lantern! You'll need a gallon jug, box cutter, LED flashlight or candle, and a sharpie for this craft.

If you want to replace your outlets, consider tamper resistant outlets. Tamper resistant outlets provide protection from electrical shocks and hazards and come in many different varieties to fit your needs.

Because of their high energy efficiency, LED bulbs measure in lumens rather than wattage. You need to know the lumens to wattage conversion in order to accurately replace your traditional bulbs with LED's.

Routine testing can ensure your GFCI outlets work properly as well as let you know when it's time to replace them.

Motion sensor lights help reduce your annual electricity bill as it reduces the number of hours per year that your lights remain on. See how motion sensors can offer convenience and safety as well as reducing your energy use!

California's joint appendix 8 revision, or JA8, gives the consumer a broader range of energy efficient product choices and becomes effective in January of 2017. This revision defines light fixtures by their level of luminous efficacy, defines the types of light fixtures, sets standard requirements for dimmers and vacancy sensors, and sets home buyer guidelines.

If you want to replace your traditional bulbs with a more efficient option, you've come to the right place. Read our guide to learn the difference between each type of bulb and the advantages LED bulbs have over the other types.