Do you have Fuse Box problems? Question what fuse goes to what? Or need a new breaker panel? Give me a call. 402-677-6548
Looking for someone to help you with your electrical needs? Give me a call. 402-677-6548
Dennis Electric
April 22, 2013 at 6:46 PM ·
Have hard to reach places where your light bulbs have gone out? No problem. Dennis Electric can replace those bulbs with CFL and LED bulbs which last longer and save energy. Give me a call today! 402-677-6548
Have hard to reach places where your light bulbs have gone out? No problem. Dennis Electric can replace those bulbs with CFL and LED bulbs which last longer and save energy. Give me a call today! 402-677-6548
Outdoor lighting can be a simple and inexpensive way to add the perfect finishing touch to your outdoor landscaping design while increasing the value of your home and land. There are many varieties of outdoor lighting available for the homeowner. Some are easier to install than others. Before deciding upon a lighting scheme, research what is out there and decide which type of lighting would best meet the needs of your home and lawn.
The easiest type of lighting to install is usually lighting for security purposes. Motion-detectors, light sensors, and timer lighting are examples of this type of outdoor lighting. Other types of security lighting, such as porch lighting or outdoor garage lighting are easier to install but can be less effective.
Why do my lights dim when I switch on a vacuum cleaner?
Like your refrigerator, dishwasher, or washing machine, your vacuum cleaner features an electric motor. While running, an electric motor consumes a steady amount of electrical current (called RLA, or “running load amps”). However, when starting, an electric motor consumes approximately seven times the current that it would normally consume while running steadily ( called LRA or “locked rotor amps”). Take for example a vacuum cleaner that consumes five amps while the vacuum is running steadily. When you switch the vacuum “on”, that electric motor will consume approximately thirty-five amps of electricity until the motor has reached its operating speed. This creates a tremendous load on the circuit that the vacuum is plugged into, thus causing the lights to dim while the vacuum motor is accelerating to its operating speed. Once the operating speed is reached, the vacuum consumes less energy and does not cause the lights to dim.
