Category: Electrical Safety
Overloaded Power Strip According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 5,300 fires were caused by some type of electrical malfunction. This number can dramatically drop by learning of ways to prevent electrical fires and keep everyone safe and sound. Obviously, the most important preventative step is to make sure your smoke detectors are … Continue reading How To Prevent an Electrical Fire
Category: Electrical Safety
Schaffhouser Electric is pleased to announce that we have become a UL certified builder of industrial control panels. By seeing a UL mark on a panel, regulators, specifiers, and end-product certifiers will be confident that the panel meets all certification requirements. Additionally, in North America, UL Safety Marks are the most credible and pursued marks. … Continue reading UL Certified Builder of Industrial Control Panels
Category: Electrical Safety
Static electricity is a type of electricity that you probably only associate with memories of school science experiments involving a balloon and hair raising. Or perhaps, you associate static electricity with the unexpected shock you sometimes get when you touch a metal object. You may be wondering what static electricity has to do with your … Continue reading How Static Electricity Affects Business
Category: Electrical Safety, Energy Management
In today’s world, companies benefit from being mindful of their carbon footprint. It not only helps the environment, but it can also help you save money. An Energy Management System can be a solution to minimize your energy related expenses by minimizing unnecessary energy expenditure. Commonly referred to as EMS, this system allows you to … Continue reading Energy Management System for an Efficient and Sustainable Future
Category: Commercial Electrical, Electrical Safety
Problems with emerging and existing electrical components aren’t always visible to the human eye, even if the individual that is conducting the testing is an expert in the field of electrical engineering or electric equipment. It is very important to make sure that electrical equipment stays functioning properly so that you avoid equipment failure, business … Continue reading Electrical Systems Survey Using Infrared Load Testing
Category: Electrical Safety
Any time electricity is in action, the risk of fire arises. The United States Fire Administration reports that there are an estimated 28,600 electrical fires each year in the United States. Although any type of disaster can cause loss, a fire has the ability to immediately destroy everything in its wake. This is why it … Continue reading Fire Protection – Effective Preventative Fire Measures
Category: Electrical Safety, Electrician Services
Schaffhouser Electric offers services that will protect you in the event of an unexpected crisis. Whether a crisis occurs due to weather, a power outage, or another emergency situation—we’ve got you covered if disaster comes! Lightning strikes are common this time of year and can cause thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to your business. … Continue reading Schaffhouser Electric Services for Your Protection
Category: Commercial Electrical, Electrical Safety
The holidays are upon us, which is a high security time in corporate and commercial environments. One of the best safety measures to take to ensure the protection of a work environment and safety of employees is the installation of security cameras. CrimeinAmerica.net reports that, “robbery in and around commercial areas and malls is something … Continue reading Benefits Of Audio Video Cabling For Security Purposes
Category: Commercial Electrical, Electrical Safety
Fall is upon us, and October is the official fire safety month. Are you prepared? According to the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Tennessee ranks as 6th in the nation for highest fire mortality. However, there are many preventative measures you can take towards fire prevention and when it comes to commercial settings, proper … Continue reading Fire Alarm System Installation By Schaffhouser Electric
Category: Commercial Electrical, Electrical Safety
Schaffhouser Infrared Testing Business owners, plant supervisors, and building managers all have plenty to worry about. Payroll, scheduling, repairs, upgrades, the list goes on. Often in the hassle of everyday business, potential electrical problems are overlooked. Most of these problems develop slowly over time, hidden in the walls of the building. Out of sight, out … Continue reading Schaffhouser–The One Scan that Can Save You a Ton of Money
