How To Prevent an Electrical Fire
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 […]
UL Certified Builder of Industrial Control Panels
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. […]
How Static Electricity Affects Business
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 […]
Benefits Of Audio Video Cabling For Security Purposes
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 […]
Fire Alarm System Installation By Schaffhouser Electric
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 […]
Schaffhouser–The One Scan that Can Save You a Ton of Money
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 […]
Why It’s Important to Have Your Fire Alarm Tested
Fire Alarm System Thanks to elementary school, we all know what to do when a fire alarm goes off. Walk calmly to the nearest exit and leave the building. Easy enough, but what if your fire alarm doesn’t work anymore? Every commercial building is equipped with some kind of fire or smoke detection system, but […]
How To Protect Your Home From Electrical Fires
Fire departments across the country respond to almost 48,000 fires caused by electrical failure or malfunction every year. These fires are often caused by simple fixes overlooked by homeowners. Not all electrical fires can be prevented, of course, but there are a few basic steps homeowners can take to make their homes a little safer. […]
How To Prevent Lightning Damage To Your Home
Lightning may seem like a completely random act of God that is either going to strike you dead or spare you, but fortunately, you have a lot more control over the situation than you think. By following some simple advice on how to protect your home, you can spare yourself from joining the thousands of […]
How Electricity Works
Electricity is a major part of your life, so you might as well be one of the few people who understand the system of currents and charges to which we are so indebted. First of all, electricity exists in nature regardless of humanity´s ability to harness it. Lighting is the most well-known instance of naturally […]