Category: Electrical

In recent news, you may have heard about the tragic electrocution accident that killed a young girl. Unfortunately, this accident serves as a yet another reminder of the dangers of electricity. Share the insight and tips for electricity safety below with your friends and family to prevent electricity accidents.

Need To Know

First of all, there is some basic electricity information to know to be able to implement tips for electricity safety. Did you know the voltage of electricity and the available electrical current in regular businesses and homes has enough power to cause death? Simply coming in  in contact with the “hot” or “live” part of an electrical socket could kill a person. In fact, a task as simple as changing a light bulb without unplugging the lamp can be hazardous.

Electricity takes two forms, either “static” or “dynamic.” Static electricity is accumulation of charge on surfaces as a result of friction with another surface. Dynamic electricity is the uniform motion of electrons through a conductor. Conductors are materials that allow the movement of electricity through it. Most metals are conductors, but the human body is also a conductor.

Tips To Share

• Always tape, don’t staple or nail,  extension cords to walls or floors when necessary.
• Inspect portable cord-and-plug connected equipment, extension cords, for damage before each use. Do not use anything if it seems to be worn or damaged.
• Always use the correct size fuse.
• Use extension cords or equipment that is rated for the level of amperage or wattage that you are using.
• Look out for unusually warm or hot outlets. This may be a sign that unsafe wiring conditions exists. Do not use these outlets until they can be professionally inspected.
• Risk of electric shock is greater in areas that are wet or damp.
• Install Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) as they will interrupt the electrical circuit before a current sufficient to cause death or serious injury occurs.
• Use a portable in-line Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) if you are not certain that the receptacle you are plugging your extension cord into is GFCI protected.
• In case of emergency, know where the panel and circuit breakers are located. Be sure these panels are accurately labeled as well. Each switch should be positively identified as to which outlet or appliance it is for.
• Do not use outlets or cords that have exposed wiring.

Worth The Call

For all of your electricity needs, trust The Bosworth Company. Don’t take electrical jobs into your own hands. It simply isn’t worth the risk. Our team of trained and licensed electricians know the electrical solution that is best for you and how to apply it correctly and safety. We’re worth the call – contact us today!

Nothing is more unappetizing in a kitchen than harsh fluorescent tubes behind yellowing plastic panels! Lighting designers agree that there are more options than ever before to highlight your kitchen space. In our guide to kitchen lighting, let’s cover how to layer light to accentuate your kitchen, while remaining practical and functional.

When approaching kitchen lighting, there are 4 layers to consider:

1. Ambient

This is where the kitchen’s uniform level of light is created, typically found in overhead ceiling lights or from a recessed cove around the kitchen perimeter. The key to this layer is even spacing.

2. Task

Task lighting is more focused, helping you to keep track of what you’re doing in the kitchen. It often takes the form of under cabinet lighting, pendant lights over sinks, pantry lights, or track lighting over an island.

3. Focal

This lighting is used to draw the eye to details, such as fun architectural accents, pieces of art, niches, etc.

4. Decorative

The decorative layer is purely aesthetic; for example, a dazzling lamp or heirloom sconces.

While the ambient, or overhead, layer should be approximately half of the lighting, the other 3 layers should make up equal parts of the remaining light. Achieving the right mix of these 4 layers will create depth and ambiance in your kitchen that you won’t believe.

At Bosworth, we are licensed electricians and ready to help you enhance your kitchen with layered lighting. For more information on kitchen lighting or to get a quote, contact us!

We’re worth the call. Always.