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The holiday season is in full effect, As people prepare their homes for the holiday festivities the family gathering, dinner hosting and all the things that makes the holiday's all worth enjoying, we understand the need for that last minute repair, install or upgrade. So we here at generation 3 electric have a team of licensed and insured electricians ready to assist you, we will be working on Christmas Eve, that's rite we will be here December 24th 2012 ready to make your home all the more enjoyable, so whether its a light install or you need that last minute minor or major repair we are here and awaiting your call
One of these receptacle's can save your child's life...
One of these receptacle's can kill your child ...
Do you know the difference???
It is reported that 24,000 children a year are treated in hospital's for shock and burns from electrical outlets...
Generation 3 Electric wants to lower that number by increasing awareness to home owners and parents so they know the hazards associated with receptacle's...
Generation 3 Electric is always looking for new and exciting lighting for our customers, We understand and appreciate the individuality of our customers, So we aim to always have a wide variety of lighting choices to accommodate everyone's unique choice of style. So! we took at trip to Kay Lighting & Design to see what we could come up with...
Kay Lighting has lots of unique stylish lighting options, anything from outdoor lighting to Chandeliers they have so many different styles to choose from
Outdoor lighting is very popular this time of year and we understand outdoor lighting is just as important as lighting the inside of your home, so we had to check out what new and unique outdoor lighting options we could offer our customers, and we are very pleased with what we came up with...
Accent lights are often used to brighten up a area or just as design to add more style to a area, here you see accent lighting being used to brighten up this counter top...
Here we have some light fixtures...
Light fixtures are the perfect way to bring a little pizzazz to any room, try hanging 1 on both sides of your bed above night stands or maybe on the entrance way from living room to dining room, we have seen so many different ways to work with light fixtures, so when your ready to make additions or upgrades call us so we can explore options based on your choice of style...
Generation 3 Electric says "You satisfaction is our reputation" So we are always looking to meet the electrical needs of each and every customer so that your happiness is guaranteed!!!
Here Michel is finishing up a track lighting installation, this is a great lighting option for those who have concrete ceilings, but tract lighting goes great in any room in any home, track lighting has many different styles, shapes and sizes and it is less invasive to install than recess lighting.
This style of track lighting is called "Monorail" its like having art work on your ceiling it comes in many different sizes, shapes, colors and styles, It is a great way to add additional lighting and accents to any room, they can cover a larger area by adding more rails or a smaller area by just adding a few here is a link to check out some Track lighting options we are sure you will see something you like...
MONORAIL
This Monorail was installed into a kitchen, the customers where looking to add lighting but also wanted something with style, and the finish is awesome...
This photo shows the mild damage done to the ceiling after installing recess lighting to one of our satisfied customers of south Philadelphia's home last week. We know sometimes we have homeowners who wants to make those additions or upgrades to their home's but worry about the extent of the damages associated with such work, Well Generation 3 Electric would like to ease your worries, and show you real pics taken on the work site last week, and as you can see very minimal damage means very minimal clean up and repair left for you to do...
Upside down Ceiling pic after 1st coat
We take pride in leaving each work site in the best shape possible, after working in your ceilings/walls we provide the bottom coat, meaning we close the opening leaving the 1st coat, so the home owner is only left to do minimal repair witch is normally as simple as adding just one more coat of Spackle and paint, tho in some cases such as in a full home rewire the damage may be more extensive witch the home owner will be aware of before the work begins, Our techs remove all trash as well so when your upgrade or addition is complete your left to enjoy it as much as possible.
So when considering adding lighting to your living room, leave the worries to us, we guarantee we will find the less invasive way to accommodate your needs, and will discuss every point of the job with you at time of consult, we remove all trash, taking to be recycled and we always keep in mind that your satisfaction is our reputation.
This is a public service announcement for train and rail saftey And in verse 2, line 2, it clearly states a dumb way to die is to "Do Your Own Electrical Work"
Generation 3 Electric urges you to
Leave the electrical work to the professionals
Every year thousands of electrical related deaths are reported usually due to a unlicensed un-knowledgeable person working on his/her own electrical work resulting in electrical fires or even shock death, so it is very important to leave it to a licensed Electrician...
Outdoor Lighting Done By Generation 3 Electric In Haverford Rebecca Williams, one of our satisfied customers sent us in a picture of her outdoor lighting so that we can see the night time effects, and the outcome is magnificent, We collectively came up with the perfect lighting idea's so now with a few landscape lights this home is out of the dark...
It is reported that December and January are the most dangerous months for electrical fires. In the winter months, witch requires more indoor activities and the increase of the use of heating, lighting and other household appliances can be the main reason.
In older houses we see electrical fires that are caused because breakers that should be triggered when circuits get overloaded with electricity, fail to do so, In most cases outdated breaker boxes often have worn connectors that do not work, allowing the system to overload and start an electrical fire.
Outdated wiring can also be the cause of an electrical fire, typically if a home is over 20 years old and has not updated from the original wiring, it may lack the wiring capacity to handle the amount of electricity needed to run today's appliances in the average home today, 20 years ago we did not have homes that ran things like Flat screen t.v, computers, multiple air conditioners/electric heaters, microwaves etc.
And people may not know this but something as minor as a light fixture, lamp or even a light bulb can spark a electrical fire, installing a bulb with wattage that is too high for the lamp or light fixture is the Leading cause of an electrical fire. It is important to pay close attention to those things, so when purchasing a bulb for a fixture be sure to stay within the recommended wattage.
We know you can never be to sure if your not an Licensed Electrician so here are a few tips for your safety...
Electrical work should be done only by a Licensed Electrician and you should call one if you have any of the following issues
Constantly tripping breakers
Recurring issues with Fuses being blown
Discolored or warm outlets
A burning smell or rubbery odor coming from appliances
Flickering lights
Sparks from wall outlet, fixtures, or switches
Extension Cords are temporary, have a licensed electrician determine if additional outlets are needed
If 3 prongs are required to run an appliance , only use a 3-slot outlet, never force to fit into a 2-slot outlet
Use only surge protectors or power strips that have internal overload protection
Keep flammable items away from space heaters
And people may not know this but something as minor as a light fixture, lamps or even a light bulb can spark a electrical fire, installing a bulb with wattage that is too high for the lamp or light fixture is the Leading cause of an electrical fire. It is important to pay close attention to those things, so when purchasing a bulb for a fixture be sure to stay within the recommended wattage.
Every year we face that season we refer to as "storm season", and for some it can bring on unwanted stress. A storm can damage your homes electrical system in a number of ways, and their is only way to avoid storm damage and that is to have your home's electrical system inspected by a licensed Electrician. A licensed Electrician can identify what can be hazardous or faulty in the event of a storm and also give you cost effective options to avoid any severe damage or power outage, Many times we see damages that could of been avoided with proper preparation. Generation 3 Electric says the only way to be prepared is to be aware.
High winds and excessive rain, hail or snow can turn a minor electrical issue into a major problem, here are a few of the most common electrical issues due to storms...
Flooded electrical circuits
Partial Power outage (not due to PECO)
Loose outdoor cables
Damaged outdoor wiring
When the Licensed Electrician evaluates your electrical system he will pay close attention to the outdoor wiring and cables that provide electricity to your home, Outdoor wiring stands front line with storms so it is very important to be sure those wires/cables can hold up thru the storm months. And some home owners may not know that all the outdoor wiring is not the responsibility of PECO to repair in the event of damage. Safety is also a very important issue, some homes with older wiring we refer to as "Knob & Tube" has issues that cannot simply be repaired if damaged, due to outdated wiring so that would mean a total rewire, So Generation 3 Electric urges you to be prepared this winter, have your home inspected so that you are aware of your homes electrical systems to avoid some problems in the future.
The Generation 3 Electric
team showed their support for the four-legged members of the Philadelphia community November
3rd joining dogs and dog lovers alike at FDR park for the annual PAWS Mutt
Strut!
PAWS is Philadelphia’s largest
no-kill shelter. With their numerous adoption locations, special events, and
foster care programs, PAWS helps find homes for thousands of animals every
year! They also offer a low-cost spay and neuter program as well as a low-cost
clinic to assist owners who are unable to afford basic veterinary care. To
learn more about PAWS visit their website http://www.phillypaws.org/default.asp
The 6th annual Mutt Strut brought dogs and their
humans together for a 1.5 mile scenic walk in the park to help raise funds and
awareness for the PAWS foundation. Gen3 is a proud sponsor of PAWS and spent
the day at the park “strutting” their stuff as well offering some great electrical
and lighting tips to the two-legged guests.
Even
Oggi came out to show his support for his fellow dogs! Oggi, the Gen3 mascot,
makes sure their electricians are regularly “trained”, certified, and current
on all electrical standards. He doesn’t let the Gen3 team forget to pay
attention to their customer’s expectations, like respecting the customer’s home
by cleaning up after themselves.
The Mutt Strut was a big success! PAWS raised roughly
$95,000 with help from all of its sponsors, volunteers, and those who donated
to the cause.Philadelphia’s animals
greatly appreciate the hard work from all who participated. Great job everyone!
Hurricane Sandy left many Philadelphians
without power as she swept through the east coast last week. Her damaging winds
loosened wires and even downed trees causing utility poles to collapse, which
left many areas without power for several days. PECO reported that 850,000
customers experienced service problems due to the storm.
As PECO worked hard to repair the damaged
fixtures and restore power to the area, homeowners should have been assessing
their own home cables as well.
Many homeowners may be unaware of which cables,
outside their home, is their responsibility to maintain. Due to the damages to
power lines from hurricane Sandy, Generation 3 Electric wants to remind
everyone exactly where their homeowner responsibility lies when it comes to their
home’s utility wires.
What
is PECO responsible for?
The electric service wires from the
pole up to the point where the main power line connects with the home power
line at the weather head. And, ONLY the meter clock itself.
Diagram Source: National Grid (www.nationalgridus.com/niagaramohawk/storm/recover_responsibility.asp)
What
is the homeowner responsible for?
The electrical service entrance which
includes:
- Weatherhead
- Electric service entrance cable
- Meter base (not the clock)
Diagram Source: National Grid (www.nationalgridus.com/niagaramohawk/storm/recover_responsibility.asp)
These electrical
service entrance utility components are the responsibility of the homeowner to
maintain, not PECO. Be aware also, it is not unusual for PECO to disconnect
power to a home if the electrical wiring is deemed dangerous. To avoid this
scenario make sure to repair old or broken cables and wiring before PECO is
called. Having any damage repaired sooner rather than later will save you a lot
of hassle and money in the long run!
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