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How do Surge Protectors Work?

While surge protectors may seem like a relatively minor piece of technology, they can play a significant role in protecting important electrical devices. Whether you are looking to safeguard an industrial system or your complement of home entertainment items, installing a surge protector may save you time and money. Many surge protectors have innovative safety [...]

Selecting the Right Cable Ties

We carry a wide variety of cable ties to ensure we have the perfect ones for your job.  Cable ties are an excellent organizational tool; they make bundling and sorting all sorts of cable and wire a breeze. Reusable Cable Ties For frequent reorganizers, we recommend a set of reusable cable ties.  Velcro makes an [...]

Power Strips and Electrical Safety

Power strips: there is at least one in every house.  Sometimes they are set up properly, but often they are not.  A power strip can be a useful item to have around in order to keep a variety of electrical devices plugged in.  But all too often people overload them, or simply use them incorrectly, [...]

How to Hang a Chandelier in 5 Easy Steps

Installing a chandelier is a great option for providing improved illumination as well updating the look or ambiance of any room. Compared to more ambitious renovation options, chandeliers are very reasonably priced and learning how to hang a chandelier is easy enough for any homeowner. Available in enough designs, styles, sizes, looks and price points, [...]

Electrical Tools and Safety

Having the appropriate electrical tools and equipment is essential to completing electricity related tasks safely and successfully. The discovery of electricity is single-handedly responsible for the technological revolutions between the dawn of the 20th century and the contemporary period, however, there is always a certain degree of risk involved in the undertaking of electrical projects. [...]

All About Electrical Conduits and Conduit Fittings

To protect electrical wiring from damage due to exterior causes, an electrical conduit is installed. This piping system also serves as a wiring router since it provides a defining shape for the electrical wiring installation. An electrical conduit is installed by qualified electricians and is regulated by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Common materials An [...]

The Benefits of Liquid Electrical Tape

While electrical tape is traditionally made out of a vinyl or PVC material, you should also consider adding a liquid electrical tape to your collection of electrical supplies.  The benefits of liquid electrical tape include suitability for waterproofing, resistance to hardening, and ease of application. Waterproofing Jobs involving waterproofing naturally lend themselves to liquid electrical [...]

Choosing the Best Electrical Tools and Equipment

When shopping for electrical tools, you typically have two options: purchase an entire tool set or select individual tools.  Whenever possible, we recommend going with a complete electrical tool kit to get maximum value and avoid being unexpectedly caught without a tool you need.  Today we will dissect three of the most popular electrical tool [...]

Electrical Supplies for Hanging a Chandelier

In a previous blog post, we discussed the steps necessary to hang a chandelier.  As it turned out, hanging a chandelier is not nearly as intimidating or difficult as it might first appear!  Today we will dig into the details of exactly which residential electrical supplies you will need to tackle your own chandelier installation. [...]

Top Five Residential Electrical Supplies

Shopping for electrical supplies for your home can be overwhelming.  Today we will help you decide on the top five residential electrical supplies that are crucial for any home!  All of the products below are carried in our electrical supply store. #1: A great tool kit. The foundation for a strong collection of electrical supplies [...]