Accidents can happen to anyone. However, if we know how they are most likely to occur, we can prevent electrical accidents in and around the home. Here are a few tips you can follow to help you avoid common electrical problems – and ensure the safety of you and your family.

• Circuit breakers/fuses are safety devices and cut off power to an electrical circuit if it becomes dangerously overloaded or if a short circuit occurs.
• If you lose power to one of your house circuits, check the equipment on the circuit to determine what caused the outage.
• Make sure your hands, and the floor you are standing on, are dry.
• Push the breaker switch to the full OFF position, then back to ON. Or carefully replace the fuse.
• If you cannot find the problem and the breaker or fuse keeps shutting off power, call Delta Electric as it may be that your home’s electrical system may need to be upgraded.
• Treat electric lamp or appliance cords and extension cords with the same respect as house wiring and protect cords from damage.
• Do not place a cord where it’s likely to be walked on. Avoid twisting, kinking, or crushing the cord and keep cords away from heat or water.

One more home item people overlook are their trees in the yard. If you want to plant trees that will grow to more than 30 feet tall, make sure they are well away from power lines.

Remember, Delta Electric offers prompt professional service on any commercial, residential, or mobile-home electrical work you need and service the South Bay area. Don’t forget to bookmark our site so you’ll have our contact information handy when you need us.  And for all your electrical installation, maintenance and repair needs, call or email Delta Electric today!

So, what should you do when you come across a downed power line? Follow these important tips:

• Don’t go near the wire, or anything it is touching.
• Warn others to stay away.
• Call your local police or fire department.

It’s important to provide the exact location when reporting an electric emergency, so to insure proper aide, provide some of the following information:

• The nature of the emergency and whether personal injury or danger is involved
• The village or community in which the line is down, along with the house number, street name, and nearest cross street and direction (north, east, south or west) from the location.
• If you can, locate the pole number or the nearest phone number at the location if available.

Always remember to keep your distance from the line also and insure that others do not go near it till help arrives. You can also call Delta Electric for assistance!

We offer prompt professional service on any commercial, residential, or mobile-home electrical work you need and service the South Bay area. Don’t forget to bookmark our site so you’ll have our contact information handy when you need us.  And for all your electrical installation, maintenance and repair needs, call or email Delta Electric today!

Here are a few simple tips to help avoid a disaster this holiday season:

• Extension cords should only be used on a temporary basis.
• Make sure extension cords are properly rated for their intended use, indoor or outdoor, and meet or exceed the power needs of the appliance or device being used.
• Inspect cords for damage before use.  Check for cracked or frayed sockets, loose or bare wires, and loose connections.
• Never use a cord that feels hot or is damaged in any way.
• Do not run extension cords through walls or ceilings. This may cause the cord to overheat, creating a serious fire hazard.
• Do not nail or staple electrical cords to walls or baseboards.
• Make sure that cords are not pinched in doors, windows, or under heavy furniture, which could damage the cord’s insulation.
• Keep extension cords out of high-traffic areas like doorways or walkways where they pose a tripping hazard.
• Insert plugs fully so that no part of the prongs is exposed when the extension cord is in use.

For more information on electrical safety, call Delta Electric at the location nearest you – or call 1-800-321-2752.

In fact, between 1999 and 2002, electric heaters were responsible for an average 9,900 residential fires and 190 fatalities per year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). However, there are a few things you can do to keep you and your family safe;

• Be sure to place the heater on a level, hard and nonflammable surface (such as ceramic tile floor).

• Keep the electric heater at least three feet from bedding, drapes, furniture, and other flammable materials, and keeping children and pets away from space heaters.

• Be sure to turn off the heater when going to sleep or leaving the area or space you’re heating.

• Use a space heater that has been tested to the latest safety standards and certified by a nationally-recognized testing laboratory.

• Be sure to have a smoke alarm with fresh batteries on each level of the house, inside every bedroom, and outside the bedrooms in each sleeping area. In addition, have a carbon monoxide alarm outside the bedrooms in each separate sleeping area.

For more information on electrical safety, call Delta Electric at the location nearest you – or call 1-800-321-2752.

Many may believe that they are only necessary to have done when purchasing residential or commercial spaces. However, electrical inspections are important to have performed on a scheduled basis. Safety is top priority, and electrical inspections provide you with an accurate overview of how your unit is working and if everything is meeting code requirements.  They can help prevent potential problems that you may not even be aware of.

Ensure that your home or business is operating in the best condition. For further question and to schedule your electrical inspection today, call Delta Electric, 408-224-0176.

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To learn more about how Delta Electric can help with your next residential, commercial, industrial or mobile-home electric work, call 408-224-0176 today! You may also contact us through email by visiting http://deltaelectric.net/contact-us.

Working with electricity can be extremely dangerous. Hiring an electrician can bring an element of safety to any electrical project and can help you avoid many potential problems.

At Delta Electric, our professionally trained electricians have the knowledge, tools and experience to handle all your electrical installation, maintenance and repair needs. We strive to exceed customers’ expectations and even guarantee all of our work for 10 years! For further questions call an electrician at Delta Electric, 408-224-0176.

Longevity

These types of lights have a very long life span, lasting 50,000 to 100,000 hours.

Durable

LEDs are resistant to heat, cold and shock.

Compact Size

LED light bulbs are smaller than traditional bulbs, making them ideal for hard to reach and small areas.

Energy Efficient

LED bulbs require much less energy to produce the same amount of light of traditional bulbs, helping you save on your electric bill. They are also eco-friendly!
If you have any further questions call an electrician at Delta Electric, 408-224-0176

Hard to believe that winter is just a few months away, but, it’s easy to rack up heavy electric bills, especially in winter. Want to save on your electric bill this winter? Here are 4 ways to help you save: 

1.     Turn Heat Down

Turn your heat down when you are not using it, such as when you are sleeping or not home. If you leave for more than a day, turn your heat completely off, as long as it is not too cold that your pipes will freeze.

2.     Seal Up the House

Don’t let the warm air escape through cracks around windows, doors and other fixtures. Plug them up.  Where you enter your attic is also a big place that hot air escapes your home.  Installing an attic tent can fix this problem.

3.     Replace Traditional Bulbs and Turn Off

With fewer hours of light in the winter, compact fluorescent bulbs are a great way to save on your electric bill. These bulbs generally last ten times longer than traditional and are energy efficient.  Always remember to turn them off when they are not in use.

4.     Upgrade Your Appliances and Unplug

Upgrading to energy efficient appliances can save you money. Many utility companies offer financial breaks to homeowners who upgrade their appliances. Always remember to unplug appliances when you are not using them.

If you have any further questions call an electrician at Delta Electric, 408-224-0176.