However, choosing a ceiling fan can be a sometimes difficult endeavor. Knowing what size fan would fit your room, the ideal style, what type of lighting you’ll need, the features the fan contains and staying within your budget can all be a bit of a challenge. We understand that it can be a challenge, so 1800Lighting is here to help; this is the ultimate buyer’s guide for selecting the perfect ceiling fan for almost any need.

When it comes to choosing a service professional to do work on your commercial property, it’s important to understand that they are not all created equal. Take electricians, for example. You want to ensure that the electrician you hire has the expertise, training, and skills necessary to perform commercial building electrical jobs of all kinds.

You can trust that you’ve hired true professionals when our team is on the job. Not only are we licensed and trained to conduct this type of work, but we are well-equipped to do so as well. In fact, we just recently acquired a new boom truck, which allows us to complete all sorts of commercial electricity jobs, from parking lot lighting and garage lighting to de-icing and snow melting cable installations and repairs.

The benefits of hiring a highly-skilled professional to complete your commercial electricity job include the following:

The last thing you want when hiring someone to conduct electrical work on your commercial property is someone who is just a general handyman, or only has basic electrical knowledge. The machinery and equipment involved in completing commercial jobs can only be found with companies such as our own. So whether you need an office to be rewired or you need to have lighting installed anywhere on your property, you’ll be able to trust the company you hire, just as your customers trust you.

These days’ computers exist in our homes within one form or another. These machines are quite valuable and expensive, and damaging them is not a good feeling. As computers run on electricity, improper use and function can result in electrical related damage. Keep these following simple tips in mind when working with your computers.

We have previously talked about the proper use of extension cords in the past, but this is especially applicable for computers. Extension cords are not meant to be a permanent solution when it comes to placing your computer away from an electrical socket. An extension cord can hinder surge protection and make the computer vulnerable to shocks that can damage the computer hardware.

If you have a computer, laptop, or monitor, the power cord likely has three prongs. These are not suggestions. Too many times people will try to fit these cords into two-prong sockets. The button prong that only appears on some cords is actually the grounding cable. This protects us from electrical currents that can spread to the metal casing surrounding the computer. If the grounding prong is not connected properly, you are risking a chance of serious electric shock.

Electricity powers computer hardware, but too much of it can damage the components. With a GCFI outlet you add another layer of protection to your devices. If there is an electrical storm or problem with your home electrical system and a surge occurs, you can rest assured that it will not reach your devices.

If you have an office setup that includes a monitor, computer, and printer a surge protector is highly recommended. The surge protector will shut off when a surge is detected and protect the electrical devices. Make sure that you know the load that the electrical devices have and check that both your electrical circuit and surge protector are rated for that load. If not, you will find the surge protector or breaker tripping constantly.

If you are setting up an office with computer hardware and electrical equipment, or require GCFI outlets in your home, contact your local Expert Electric. We can help to review your setup and provide you with solutions to keep you and your hardware safe.