electrical equipment

Caring For Your Home’s Exterior Electrical Equipment

Caring For Your Home’s Exterior Electrical Equipment

Your home’s exterior electrical equipment consists of the exterior meter socket (meter box), your exterior shit off switch (if applicable) and any exposed conductors, whether encased in conduit or sheathed in weather & UV-resistant material. This system is designed to be installed in “wet locations” but overtime, like most things, the weather can take its toll on these items, leaving them rusted & corroded. When you find your exterior equipment in this state, it’s time to replace it.

Let's Talk About Your Home's Electrical Health

Let's Talk About Your Home's Electrical Health

Let’s talk about your home’s electrical health. In this short blog post, we begin to discuss what we like to call “Electrical Health.” What is Electrical Health? It’s your home’s ability to safely and precisely deliver electricity to power the lights, outlets and appliances of your home. Read our post to learn more.

Recently, At Lumen Brothers Electric Company

Recently, At Lumen Brothers Electric Company

Just checking in with a short update of what’s been happening here at Lumen Brothers Electric Company. Enjoy!

How Do Surge Protectors Work

How Do Surge Protectors Work

We think it’s important for every homeowner to understand what an electrical surge is, why it’s damaging to your home’s sensitive appliances and what they can do about it.

Recessed Lighting (New VS Traditional - Pros and Cons)

Recessed Lighting (New VS Traditional - Pros and Cons)

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Cutting Straight Lines in PVC Board While in The Field

Check out this latest tutorial on how to cut straight lines in PVC board using items you keep on your work truck. Josh, one of the owners of Lumen Brothers Electric gives a quick and helpful demonstration of how we cut clean, straight lines in PEX board while working in the field.

Check out the full video on our Lumen Brothers YouTube Channel by searching “Lumen Brothers Electric” in YouTube. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our new channel for more pro-tips, product reviews and helpful hints to our clients for all of your home’s electrical questions. More videos to come!

Now, we are not carpenters, we are electricians, so any carpenters watching this (or our YouTube video) please feel free to add your expertise in the comment section below. We’re always looking for new ways to get better at what we do. Hope you find the full video helpful!