Buying a House with a Generator Already Installed
If you are looking into buying a home in the near future, there is already a laundry list of items that you have to be concerned about before making a purchase. One item that may not be on your list would be an automatic standby generator. If you do not live in a home that […]
The 4 Best Places for Backlight Accents in Your Home
The simplest way to show depth is by placing one object behind another object to show space between them. When you place light behind an object, you gain depth and a combination of beautiful shadows with a warm glow that highlights the object for stunning displays or haunting beauty. However, not every design uses – […]
Illuminating a Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt
It’s no secret that kids love to play in the dark, so why not host a fun glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt this year? Organizing an after-hours egg hunt isn’t hard, but you should add a little extra lighting to your yard in the name of safety. While you’re at it, you can also make some cool light-up decorations […]
Outdoor Entertaining with Electrical Upgrades!
The weather is getting nicer and the days are getting longer. Soon, we will start having get togethers, parties and barbecues, all while entertaining outside. When having people over your home during the day, you may not need lighting, but you will need entertainment devices. These devices could be an outside TV for a baseball game, […]
Why Do My Light Bulbs Keep Burning Out?
Although incandescent light bulbs typically have lifespans from 1,000 to 3,000 hours, many people have light fixtures in their home that burn through bulbs at a much faster rate. If you’ve had to replace light bulbs in the same fixtures time and time again, this week’s entry is for you. While burned out bulbs are sometimes the fault […]
Potential Fire Hazards
Anyone who owns a home should keep an eye on all of their main utility equipment and appliances. Electrical utilities are especially important, due to the threat of electrical fires. In this particular case, this is where the main power enters the house in an underground electrical service. The main electrical lines come in from […]
Garbage Disposal Not Working?
Before calling an electrician to troubleshoot, try resetting your garbage disposal by pressing the red button underneath the unit. If this doesn’t work, then call Brian Millman Electric to fix the issue (215) 355.6189.
Before & After Electrical Panel
Upgrading your electrical system doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting an addition or adding appliances. Consolidating your panel and clearly labeling it is a great safety precaution. The first picture is the before. The second picture is the after with the cover off and the third is the after with the panel on.
Space Heaters
With the weather getting colder, people are plugging in there space heaters. Be safe and make sure you have space heaters plugged into a dedicated outlet! Otherwise, they are a serious fire hazard. This picture is the result of just that.
Portable Generator Installation
Just finished up another portable generator setup today. Jacob Klein and I installed an interlock switch, which is mounted directly on the panel, with a portable generator power inlet in the garage. An interlock switch gives you, the homeowner, the option to chose the circuits that you want to be on during a power outage.