vertex-networks.com http://www.vertex-networks.com All About Electric Repair Sun, 17 Dec 2017 03:14:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 You Could be Liable for Unlicensed Electric Work http://www.vertex-networks.com/unlicensed-electric-work/ Sun, 17 Dec 2017 03:10:41 +0000 http://www.vertex-networks.com/?p=36 It can be a massive headache for you to have the electrical work upgraded in your Hawaii home. You have to start by finding a qualified electrician for the job ad could be left writing a big check for a… Continue Reading

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It can be a massive headache for you to have the electrical work upgraded in your Hawaii home. You have to start by finding a qualified electrician for the job ad could be left writing a big check for a job that could mean opening holes in your walls and creating quite a mess in your house, even if it just temporary. No one wants to sit through a massive electrical project only to find that they have to tear it all out and start from the beginning. This could be what you have to do if the electrician you hire isn’t licensed to handle the job. An unlicensed contractor may be cheap at first, but they can end up cost you even more in the long run if they don’t stick to the building code. The one left liable for all those faults in the wiring is, of course, you.

  • Sticking to the Building Codes

Contractors may complain that they need to follow the local codes, but they exist because they help to ensure the work done to your home is done effectively and safely. Local code standards are essential as far as electrical work goes because bad wiring and connections may cause short circuits and electrical fires that put everyone at risk.

This is why electrical technicians are required to have proper licenses, secure permits, and arrange for inspections of a home project. Unfortunately some electricians give into the temptation of skipping code requirements because of the time and money they would spend complying to them. They may quote a lower price for you, but poor workmanship ends up costing even more money in the end.

  • Reduce your Liability Risk

If the local government gets wind of you working on electrical projects then they may send an inspector out to your Hawaii home to check the work. If they decide it isn’t up to code then you need to rectify the issue before you can pass the inspection. If you are using an unlicensed electrician, then there’s little you can do to rectify the situation other than pull out your wallet once more and pay a licensed electrician to redo everything. In the worst-case scenario that the faulty wiring causes fires that injure or kill others, then you are the one left liable for a hefty amount.

Licensed electricians have more incentive to stick to the Hawaii building codes from the beginning, given that they stand to lose their license and certification if they fail to do so. It’s also easier to recoup your investments and losses if the work is unsafe or incomplete when you can prove that you did in fact hire a licensed electrician and are not the one at fault.

  • Get the Job Done Right

If you want to avoid issues with the building code and permits, then you need to hire licensed electricians in Kaneohe for your electrical work. Make sure you ask them to provide you with the permits. Keep yourself and your home safe by only hiring a competent contractor in order to ensure the work is done properly the first time around.

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The collar of electric impulses http://www.vertex-networks.com/collar-electric-impulses/ Tue, 14 Nov 2017 10:51:45 +0000 http://vertex-networks.com/?p=31 We are in the 21st century, we are in the era of technology, of robotics. Our homes are full of complicated devices but very simple to use, almost all devices have remote control, everything works with buttons and everything is… Continue Reading

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We are in the 21st century, we are in the era of technology, of robotics. Our homes are full of complicated devices but very simple to use, almost all devices have remote control, everything works with buttons and everything is easy, just press a button. That same facility that we have access to is the one that sometimes complicates our lives, because we make the button the center of the world and we forget to THINK. Through this article I will try to learn how to handle the device that interests us, the collar of electrical impulses, when we can use it, how and above all that you think before giving the button.

The collar of electrical impulses has been “wrong-calling” training collar. I say badly-called precisely because a collar of impulses does not train, its mission is to reinforce, to correct, to avoid behavior, but for that you need previously an understanding on the part of the dog. The dog must know what we asked him before punishing him. Yes, the necklace punishes and also reinforces negatively, everything depends on the moment and for what it is used.

I will give a simple example that I think will be easy to understand. We are going to imagine a child who comes to school and they begin to teach him toys, they explain what a sum is and that by joining two toys from here and two from there they add 4 toys, well, the child already knows what a sum is, now it should only be applied and if it does not, it can be punished in the corner. Let’s suppose now that the same child arrives at school and they directly tell him how much these toys add up? And before the wrong answer of the child, they send him directly to the corner, or he receives a capon as they did to us before, will that child learn? DO NOT. So how do some people pretend that a dog with a degree of intelligence incomparable with human LEARN BASED ON SQUASH?

We are going to make this clear, that nobody uses the collar without having previously educated the dog, and without knowing in what way the dogs learn.

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The batteries of the future that will replace oil http://www.vertex-networks.com/batteries-future-will-replace-oil/ Tue, 14 Nov 2017 10:43:53 +0000 http://vertex-networks.com/?p=28 When admin research of the CSIC and director of the Neo-Energy group of the National Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology of Catalonia, gives a lecture, he begins by teaching a nocturnal photograph of the earth seen from space. “Seeing all… Continue Reading

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When admin research of the CSIC and director of the Neo-Energy group of the National Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology of Catalonia, gives a lecture, he begins by teaching a nocturnal photograph of the earth seen from space. “Seeing all those lights of our cities illuminating the planet, an extraterrestrial civilization might think we are an advanced species … but we are a civilization that historically has been dedicated to waste energy.”

Electrification is an unavoidable change, we must leave fossil fuels, “he says. In that they work in the National Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology of Catalonia: in new electricity storage systems that make possible that new one hundred percent electric world.

The batteries, with greater capacity and with lower weight and charging time, have made possible the popularization of the electric vehicle. They will also allow in the future to increase the autonomy and power to make it a superior alternative to the combustion engine.

According to the predictions of Bloomberg analysts, sales of electric cars will exceed those of gasoline and diesel combustion in 2038, and its price will be similar to conventional vehicles in just eight years. According to this same report, the cost of Ion-Lithium batteries will fall significantly: a battery that would have cost $ 1,000 in 2010, will be worth only $ 73 in 2030.

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The 5 main and most common electrical problems http://www.vertex-networks.com/5-main-common-electrical-problems/ Tue, 14 Nov 2017 10:40:29 +0000 http://vertex-networks.com/?p=25 It is a fact that in the months when there is rain, lightning and thunder, our concern regarding the safety of electronic equipment increases. It could not be different, these devices are expensive and we do not want to be… Continue Reading

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It is a fact that in the months when there is rain, lightning and thunder, our concern regarding the safety of electronic equipment increases. It could not be different, these devices are expensive and we do not want to be vulnerable to losses.

But did you know that electronic devices are susceptible to the risks related to disturbances in the electrical network every day? Yes, even in the months where there is no incidence of storms.

These problems are more common than we think. That’s because, in addition to the faults we already know, such as a blackout or power fluctuations, there are other problems in the power grid that are not as noticeable, but that cause damage to the equipment, either by reducing the performance and useful life or, in drastic cases, leading to the burning of the devices.

The most common electrical disturbances are:

1. Subtension: is when the amplitude of the voltage is lower than normal.

2. Overvoltage: occurs when the amplitude of the voltage is higher than normal.

3.Ruido: is the interference that arises from external loads and pollute the electrical network.

4. Peaks or transients: they are sudden and short duration elevations in tension. These can cause immediate burning of equipment and, in some cases, smoke or fire.

5.Apagon: is the absence of energy supply. It is a situation that you probably already know, when suddenly the energy went out in your house and you forgot to leave what you were doing and wait a few minutes, maybe hours, for the restitution of the electric power. Power outages can also lead to the total loss of data and important information.

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How to detect and solve electrical problems at home http://www.vertex-networks.com/detect-solve-electrical-problems-home/ Tue, 14 Nov 2017 10:36:21 +0000 http://vertex-networks.com/?p=22 The most important thing always before any domestic problem is to guarantee your safety and that of yours. That’s why today we share with you some advice from our colleagues and colleagues from HomeServe USA, one of the companies with… Continue Reading

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The most important thing always before any domestic problem is to guarantee your safety and that of yours. That’s why today we share with you some advice from our colleagues and colleagues from HomeServe USA, one of the companies with which we share the brand of our parent company HomeServe.

Speak English, Spanish or any other language in the world, professional electricians agree that, in case of doubt or ignorance of what kind of problem we face, it is best to put it in the hands of an expert to avoid danger.

If you do not know, do not touch
Golden Rule. Speaking of electricity, the risk of something going wrong and causing personal and material damage is very great. That is why a meticulous and experienced execution is necessary to leave everything impeccable for a long time.

Determine if the problem is internal or external
There is no electricity? From time to time, the power cuts come from outside the house, and may make you think that something is wrong only in yours. First, check if this is the case (you can call your electric company or consult your neighbors).

If it were an external problem, never try to solve it by yourself. It is the responsibility of the electric company to carry out any type of repair in public spaces, in addition to a potentially much greater risk for you to manipulate this type of material with more power.

Before operating, make sure you have disconnected the electricity from the house
Go to the electrical panel (usually at the entrance of the house) and lower the main switch. This way you will make sure you do not get a shock when operating any cable.

When you have finished, remember to raise the main switch again and check if, when connecting the repaired parts, there is no problem or jump automatically when detecting a fault.

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Application of CPR to electrical cables – April 2017 http://www.vertex-networks.com/application-cpr-electrical-cables-april-2017/ Tue, 14 Nov 2017 10:13:03 +0000 http://vertex-networks.com/?p=19 The General Subdirectorate of Quality and Industrial Safety has published on April 3, 2017 the “Explanatory note on the application of the Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulation (Royal Decree 842/2002) of Delegated Regulation 2016/364, which establishes the possible classes of reaction… Continue Reading

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The General Subdirectorate of Quality and Industrial Safety has published on April 3, 2017 the “Explanatory note on the application of the Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulation (Royal Decree 842/2002) of Delegated Regulation 2016/364, which establishes the possible classes of reaction to the fire of the electric cables “.

This document modifies, with respect to the commercialization of cables as of July 1, 2017, the criteria that the Ministry had established and maintained in its previous versions.

The criterion that reduces the pressure on distributors and installers to eliminate non-CPR products from their stocks before July 1, maintains this obligation for manufacturers.

THE MANUFACTURERS: they will only be able to put on the market electric cables with CE marking, fulfilling the required class according to the type of installation.

DISTRIBUTORS AND INSTALLERS: Those cables that have been commercialized before this date and that are stored in distributors and installers can be used until their stock is depleted. Distributors will not be able to purchase products that do not comply with the CPR regulations as of July 1.

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