Whole House Surge Protection Type 2: Panel Based Surge Protector

November 13, 2021 by Opal Isaac Posted in Electrician Talk

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Whole House Surge Protection Type 2: Panel Based Surge Protector

Three years ago we blogged about the type 1 SPD (surge protector device) called a meter base surge protector. Today we are going to talk about the whole house surge protection type 2 which is called a panel based surge protector. It is important for your home to have at least one type of whole home surge protection. It is also now required by the 2020 NEC (National Electrical Code) that all residential service upgrades, replacements, and new service installations (new construction of homes) have type 1 or type 2 surge protection installed. With that said, let’s get right into what whole house surge protection type 2 is, why it’s important for your home to have this surge protector installed, and who to call to get one installed.

What Is Whole House Surge Protection Type 2?

Whole house surge protection type 2 refers to a SPD that mounts right next to your main electrical panel. Type 2 devices that are installed on your main electrical panel help with absorbing some of the surge from the outside that may leak in from a type 1 SPD (meter based). To recap from one of one of our previous blogs about electrical surges, a surge is an increase of electrical voltage. Extra voltage can damage the wiring that is connected to our appliances inside of your home, and can even fry the appliance itself.

Why Do I Need A Panel Based Surge Protector?

Panel based surge protectors protect the breakers/circuits in your main electrical panel from lightning surges, utility line surges, etc. These circuits as you know are connected to certain appliances, and these appliances/devices can cycle on and off. 80% of surges occur within the home. A panel based surge protector serves as an extra line of protection next to the meter based surge protectors, protecting everything in your home from damage.

KB Electric LLC For Whole House Surge Protector Installation

It’s very important to have a form of defense for your electronics, appliances, devices, etc. in your home. It costs a lot of money to replace these household items. There is an easy solution for surge protection for your home appliances and devices, and it starts with a professional for a type 1 or type 2 surge protector installation. Whether you are in need of type 1 surge protection or type 2 surge protection installation, the master electricians at KB Electric LLC can hook you up! Call us today for exceptional service, quality workmanship, and friendly faces! (267) 467-3178

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Bedside Bearer: First Ever Wall Mounted, Motion-Activated Night-light Cup Holder

November 12, 2021 by Opal Isaac Posted in Electrician Talk

Bedside Bearer: First Ever Wall Mounted, Motion-Activated Night-light Cup Holder

Meet the Bedside Bearer: the first ever wall mounted, motion-activated night-light cup holder equipped with a fiber optic LED light. This LED light wraps around the ring of the cup holder and is gentle on the eyes so as to not disturb your circadian rhythm. Fitting all types of drinkware, the Bedside Bearer is patent-pending, made in America, and installs to virtually all types of wall surfaces.

But why a wall mounted cup holder you may ask? Isn’t that what my nightstand is for? Let’s give you a little background of how the Bedside Bearer came to fruition, describe how it works, the goal of the product, and the vision of the company behind this patent-pending invention.

How The Bedside Bearer All Began

First of all, let’s explain why KB Electric LLC is blogging about the Bedside Bearer to begin with. Not only is it an electrical innovation that deals with LED fiber optics and is a first of its kind, but the owner of KB Electric LLC created it. That’s right! Owner and operator, Keith Busby of KB Electric LLC came up with this invention while laying in bed one night. If you know Keith like I do (because I’m his wife), you know that he constantly spills his glass of water onto his nightstand and floor in the middle of the night. He can’t see in the pitch black of the night, and constantly fumbles around looking for his cup of water to quench his dry mouth.

The dropped glasses of water was so bad that while moving our old furniture into our new home, Keith noticed mold on the back of his nightstand. This is no joke.

So, we laid there and after the thousandth time of spilling his water onto the floor, the lightbulb clicked on. “I need a cup holder with a light on it!”

After the idea came to him, Keith called up his buddy, Kevin and they decided to create the one-of-a-kind invention. After three years of development and research and three prototypes later, the Bedside Bearer is patent-pending and almost ready for production.

Why The Bedside Bearer?

Made in America!Declutters your nightstand, giving you more space for books, reading glasses, tissues, iPad, mouth guard, smart phone, alarm clock, etc. (LESS CHANCE FOR SPILLS!)Perfect for quenching the thirst in the morning and in the middle of the night.Your drink can hang on your wall in smaller spaces without a nightstand.The illumination from the Bedside Bearer won’t wake your spouse, and you won’t need to turn on any bedroom lights.Gentle LED fiber optic light won’t disrupt circadian rhythm. Versatile: The Bedside Bearer isn’t justfor bedrooms. It can accommodate any space with minimal furniture like your garage/shed, RV camper, small living room, etc.Perfect gift ideas for anyone!Fits a wide variety of drinkware.Sleek design complements any home decor.

How Does The Bedside Bearer Work?

Once you attach your Bedside Bearer to any flat wall surface, you are all set for the Bedside Bearer to hold any type of drinkware. This motion-activated LED fiber optic cup holder operates with 2 AAA batteries. Just wave your hand in the vicinity of the cup holder, and the gentle LED light turns on via a motion sensor. The LED fiber optic light featured on the ring has a soft glow and is gentle on the eyes. It will give enough light to see your cup without disturbing or waking up your partner.

Giving Back

The Bedside Bearer simplifies needing a drink at night, but there are many around the world who do not have access to any water at all, day or night. That is why 5% of the profits will go towards World Vision. This non-profit creates wells for people who need clean drinking water.

Where Can I Buy a Bedside Bearer?

The kickstarter page to help with funding for the production of the Bedside Bearer is coming soon! Check out the website for more info: bedsidebearer.com

Please send the company an email if you are interested in buying a Bedside Bearer and for up-to-date information about the process of its development. Email: [email protected]

We will update this section of the blog with the Bedside Beater kickstarter page when it goes live!

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Private Utility Poles | What They Are, & Who To Call For Installation & Repair

November 12, 2021 by Opal Isaac Posted in Electrician Talk

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Private Utility Poles: What They Are, And Who To Call For Installation And Repair

KB Electric LLC recently got a call from a man who needed help repairing a utility pole. Normally, our electricians wouldn’t even touch a job like this because the main utility poles seen on the side of the road are serviced, repaired, replaced, and installed by the utility company, like PECO or MET-ED. But private utility poles, like for this customer, are the homeowner’s responsibility for installation, repair, and replacement. Let’s take a look at this job that had the master electricians at KB Electric LLC repairing a down private power pole for this homeowner.

Leaning Private Utility Pole Needing Repair – KB Electric LLC

What Are Private Utility Poles?

A private utility pole, also known as a private power pole, is a pole located on a homeowner or business owner’s property. It is connected to the main utility pole owned by the utility company.

Why Would I Have A Private Power Pole On My Property?

The reason homeowners or business owners may have private utility poles on their property is because the main utility pole owned by the utility company cannot reach the house or business. The additional private utility pole on the property helps get power to the home or business if the lines won’t reach the service head on the house or business.

Private Utility Pole Repair – KB Electric LLC

Who Is Responsible For Repairing My Private Utility Pole?

Because the private utility pole is on the homeowner’s property, the homeowner is responsible for taking care of repairing or replacing the pole. Your utility company is NOT responsible for private utility poles, and will tell you that you need to hire someone to repair or replace it. The utility company in your area (PECO or MET-ED are the common companies in the Montgomery County or Berks County, PA area) are ONLY responsible for the utility lines and poles they own (which are the ones not on our property, and that are on the roadsides).

Who Can I Call To Repair My Private Utility Pole?

A homeowner or business owner can call a licensed and insured electrician, like the ones from KB Electric LLC to repair, replace, or install private utility poles. An electrician with the right equipment will be able to:

Repair/Replace a leaning/falling or damaged pole due to storm damage or unforeseen circumstance.Install a new private utility pole. Repair/Replace private utility pole.

Unsure About Your Circumstance?

It’s okay to be unsure of who to call for your particular circumstance in regards to your private power pole. You can call your main utility company before calling an electrician to be on the safe side. If you do need an electrician because of your private power pole, call KB Electric LLC today! (267) 467-3178

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How Does A Transfer Switch Work For A Home Generator?

November 11, 2021 by Opal Isaac Posted in Electrician Talk

How Does A Transfer Switch Work For A Home Generator?

KB Electric LLC installs many portable generators and whole home generators for our customers. There are two options when powering up your generator from your main electrical panel: an interlock kit or a transfer switch. Today, our electrician Darren Souder will explain in a video how the transfer switch option works.

What Is A Generator Transfer Switch?

A generator transfer switch is a device that enables you to connect your generator to your home’s wiring, and is installed near your electrical panel into a dedicated outlet with just one cord. The device allows you to power your most needed circuits in the event of a power outage.

Examples of different things to power up with your transfer switch would be your heating system, water heater, refrigerator, a few important lights and outlets in different rooms, well pump, septic pump, etc. You can choose which circuits you would want in the device with the generator, but not all the circuits that are in your main electrical panel.

How Does A Transfer Switch Work?

Let’s have Darren explain to us how a transfer switch works for a home generator:

Hire KB Electric LLC For Your Generator Hookup

Our master electricians at KB Electric LLC can install any hookup for your home generator. Whether it’s a portable generator or a whole home generator, you can trust us to supply you with power! Whether it’s an interlock kit for your main electrical panel, or a transfer switch connected to your main electrical panel, we can help you get power to your home when you need it most.

KB Electric LLC is licensed and insured, and we serve all of Southeastern, PA counties including Montgomery County, Berks County, Bucks County, Chester County, and Delaware County, PA. Give us a ring! (267) 467-3178

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Early and Amped

November 10, 2021 by Opal Isaac Posted in Electrician Talk

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Silly Sparks and Sockets Issue #2 (Early and Amped)

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Bollard Lights For Exterior Landscape Lighting

November 9, 2021 by Opal Isaac Posted in Electrician Talk

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Bollard Lights For Exterior Landscape Lighting

KB Electric LLC just finished an awesome job for a commercial property involving bollard lights. So today we are going to blog all about bollard lights, their usefulness, and who to call for installation.

What Are Bollard Lights?

A bollard light fixture is a type of fixture that is used for exterior landscape lighting that is ground-mounted. As pictured below, the light fixture is on a bollard, which is a short vertical post. Bollard lighting comes in various types and styles for individual preference. You’ll most likely see a bollard light on commercial properties along pathways and at the front of building entrances. These fixtures can also be used for residential landscape lighting as well.

As with many other types of residential and commercial light fixtures, bollard lighting can either have LED, halogen, incandescent, metal halide, or fluorescent bulbs; however, the majority you will find now are of the LED type. LEDs are more energy efficient than their counterparts, and we recommend going with this option for efficiency, longevity of the bulb, and savings.

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Uses Of Bollard Lights

Bollard light fixtures can be used to:

Illuminate PathwaysHighlight Trees, Gardens, and ShrubberyIlluminate DrivewaysIlluminate Parking LotsIlluminate Building Entrances

bollard lights

Types Of Bollard Lights

Line Voltage

This type of bollard lighting uses line voltage, or 120v, similar to your standard home outlets.

Low Voltage

This type of bollard light uses low voltage and a transformer to step the voltage down from 120v to 12/24v.

Solar

Using the power of the sun, solar bollard lights are powered by sunlight.

Styles of Bollard Light Fixtures

There are many different styles and shapes of bollard light fixtures. The main designs you will find online on Home Depot’s website have a rounded dome top, square top, or a circular flat top. A wide variety to match any type of property, these exterior lighting fixtures come in many finishes such as stainless steel, bronze, amber, black, aluminum etc.

Hire A Licensed Electrician For Bollard Light Installation

The master electricians at KB Electric LLC can install any and all types of bollard light fixtures for your commercial or residential property. We can recommend the best type, and the specific amount of bollard lights needed for any exterior landscape area. Our licensed and insured electricians have the field experience and NEC (National Electrical Code) knowledge to install them safely and properly. Call us today for all of your bollard light installation needs! (267) 467-3178

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Main Equipment of Switch Gear and Their Working

November 1, 2021 by Opal Isaac Posted in Electrician Talk

Equipment of Switch Gear

Following are the main Equipment of Switch Gear,

1) Switches

A switch is main equipment of switch gear, it is a device which is used to open or close an electrical circuit in a convenient way. It can be used under full-load or no-load conditions but it cannot interrupt the fault currents. When the contacts of a switch are opened, an arc is produced in the air between the contacts. This is particularly true for circuits of high voltage and large current capacity.
The switches may be classified into:

a) Disconnector (or isolator)

This switch is a manually-operated, lockable, two-position device (open/closed) which provides safe isolation of a circuit when locked in the open position. Its characteristics are defined in IEC 60947-3. A disconnector is not designed to make or to break current and no rated values for these functions are given in standards. It must, however, be capable of withstanding the passage of short-circuit currents and is assigned a rated short-time withstand capability, generally for 1 second, unless otherwise agreed between user and manufacturer. This capability is normally more than adequate for longer periods of (lower-valued) operational over current, such as those of motor-starting. Standardized mechanical-endurance, over voltage, and leakage-current tests, must also be satisfied.

b) Load-breaking switch

This control switch is generally operated manually (but is sometimes provided with electrical tripping for operator convenience) and is a non-automatic two-position device (open/closed). It is used to close and open loaded circuits under normal unfaulted circuit conditions. It does not consequently, provide any protection for the circuit it controls.
IEC standard 60947-3 defines:
The frequency of switch operation (600 close/open cycles per hour maximum)
Mechanical and electrical endurance (generally less than that of a contactor)
Current making and breaking ratings for normal and infrequent situations

When closing a switch to energize a circuit there is always the possibility that an unsuspected short-circuit exists on the circuit. For this reason, load-break switches are assigned a fault-current making rating, i.e. successful closure against the electrodynamic forces of short-circuit current is assured. Such switches are commonly referred to as “fault-make load-break” switches. Upstream protective devices are relied upon to clear the short-circuit fault.

c) Remote control switch

This device is extensively used in the control of lighting circuits where the depression of a pushbutton (at a remote-control position) will open an already-closed switch or close an opened switch in a bi-stable sequence.
Typical applications are:
• Two-way switching on stairways of large buildings
• Stage-lighting schemes
• Factory illumination, etc.
Auxiliary devices are available to provide:
• Remote indication of its state at any instant
• Time-delay functions
• Maintained-contact features

2) Fuses

Fuses exist with and without “fuse-blown” mechanical indicators. Fuses break a circuit by controlled melting of the fuse element when a current exceeds a given value for a corresponding period of time; the current/time relationship being presented in the form of a performance curve for each type of fuse.

Standards define two classes of fuse:
• Those intended for domestic installations, manufactured in the form of a cartridge for rated currents up to 100 A and designated type gG in IEC 60269-1 and 3

• Those for industrial use, with cartridge types designated gG (general use); and Gm and aM (for motor-circuits) in IEC 60269-1 and 2
The first letter indicates the breaking range:
• “g” fuse-links (full-range breaking-capacity fuse-link)
• “a” fuse-links (partial-range breaking-capacity fuse-link)
The second letter indicates the utilization category; this letter defines with accuracy the time-current characteristics, conventional times and currents, gates.
For example
“gG” indicates fuse-links with a full-range breaking capacity for general application
“gM” indicates fuse-links with a full-range breaking capacity for the protection of motor circuits
“aM” indicates fuse-links with a partial range breaking capacity for the protection of motor circuits
The main differences between domestic and industrial fuses are the nominal voltage and current levels (which require much larger physical dimensions) and their fault-current breaking capabilities.

3) Circuit Breakers

A circuit breaker in equipment of Switch Gear is an equipment which can open or close a circuit under all conditions viz. no load, full load and fault conditions. It is so designed that it can be operated manually (or by remote control) under normal conditions and automatically under fault conditions. For the latter operation, a relay circuit is used with a circuit breaker.

Types of Low Voltage Circuit Breakers:

i) Miniature Circuit Breaker
ii) Moulded Case Circuit Breaker
iii) Residual Current Circuit Breaker

Types of Circuit Breakers w.r.t Arc Quenching Medium

i) Vacuum Circuit Breaker
ii) SF6 Circuit Breaker
iii) Oil Circuit Breaker
iv) Air Blast Circuit Breaker

4) Protective Relays

Protective relays are vital parts in Equipment of Switch Gear
A relay is a device which detects the fault and supplies information to the breaker for circuit interruption.
The function of a protective relay is to initiate a signal to circuit breakers for disconnecting the elements of the power system when it develops a fault.
When a fault occurs the relay, contacts are closed and the trip coil of the circuit breaker is energized to open the contacts of the circuit breaker.
There have been rapid developments in relaying technology during the last two decades. The most important advancement has been due to the advent of computer technology which has helped in the development of numerical relays.

Relays use in Switch Gear
1. Earth Fault and Over current relay
2. Power Factor Controller Relay
3. Transformer Status Relay
4. Protection System Relay
5. Feeder Protection Relay
6. Transformer Protection Relay
7. Earth Fault Relay
8. DC Supervision Relay

➢ Fundamental Requirements of Protective Relaying

The principal function of protective relaying is to cause the prompt removal front service of any element of the power system when it starts to operate in an abnormal manner or interfere with the effective operation of the rest of the system. In order that protective relay system may perform this function satisfactorily, it should have the following qualities:

• Selectivity

• Speed

• Sensitivity

• Reliability

• Simplicity

• Economy

1) The prompt removal of the component which is behaving abnormally by closing the trip circuit of the circuit breaker or to sound an alarm.

2) Disconnect the abnormally operating part so as to avoid the damage or interference within the effective operation of the rest of the system.

3) Prevent the subsequent faults by disconnecting the abnormally operating part.

4) Disconnect the faulty part as quickly as possible so as to minimize the damage to the faulty part itself. For example, if there is a winding fault in a machine and if it persists for a long time then there is a possibility of the damage of the entire winding. As against this, if it is disconnected quickly then only a few coils may get damaged instead of the entire winding.

5) Restrict the spreading of the effect of the fault causing the least interference to the rest of the healthy system. Thus, by disconnecting the faulty part, the fault effects get localized.

6) To improve system performance, system reliability, system stability, and service continuity. The faults cannot be completely avoided but can be minimized. Thus, the protective relaying plays an important role in sensing the faults, minimizing the effects of faults and minimizing the damage due to the faults.

7) Instrument Transformers

Instrument transformers (current transformer and voltage transformer) are used in switch gear installations for the measurement of electrical parameters for protection and metering purposes. An instrument transformer in which the secondary current is substantially proportional to the primary current and differs in phase from it by approximately zero degrees is called a current transformer (CT). A voltage transformer (VT) is an instrument transformer in which the secondary voltage is substantially proportional to the primary voltage and differs in phase from it by approximately zero degrees.

8) Magnetic Contractor

The magnetic contractor in equipment of switch gear is a solenoid-operated switching device which is generally held closed by (a reduced) current through the closing solenoid (although various mechanically-latched types exist for specific duties). Contractors are designed to carry out numerous close/open cycles and are commonly controlled remotely by on-off push buttons.

9) Discontractor

A contractor equipped with a thermal-type relay for protection against overloading defines a “discontractor”. Discontractors are used extensively for remote push-button control of lighting circuits, etc., and may also be considered as an essential element in a motor controller.

The discontractor is not the equivalent of a circuit-breaker, since its short-circuit current breaking capability is limited to 8 or 10 In. For short-circuit protection therefore, it is necessary to include either fuses or a circuit-breaker in series with, and upstream of, the discontractor contacts.

Our Coronavirus Policy

October 28, 2021 by Opal Isaac Posted in Electrician Talk

Our Coronavirus Policy

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To our most valuable customers:

The Root Electric team has been following the developments of the COVID-19 virus very closely in recent days. Since our founding in 1986, we have made it our business to be responsible members of our community, specifically in the ethical standards with which we hold ourselves and our business. Three very important pillars of our standard of ethics are: ensuring the safety and welfare of our employees while at the work site; strict adherence to government policy; and putting our customers best interest before our own. These standards have become even more salient, as we take into consideration our responsibility in limiting ourselves, our employees, and our customers to exposure to the COVID-19 pathogen.

Electricians are listed as “critical infrastructure” for the energy sector in the guidelines released by the Department of Homeland Security. (See https://www.cisa.gov/energy-sector). These guidelines have been followed by all states currently operating under a “shelter at home” order. As such, Root Electric will continue to operate under the threat of the pandemic with the following modifications to our normal procedure.

We will keep in close contact with our employees, ensuring that they are in good health at the start of each day. We will help keep them up to date on current guidelines of social distancing or quarantine set forth by the federal or state government. If an employee is not feeling well, they will be allowed sick leave without question. Work for that day will either be assigned to another employee still in good health, or postponed until Root Electric can fit the project into the schedule.

We will contact our customers first thing in the morning on our scheduled day of installation or service to verify that they are still healthy and comfortable with allowing electricians into their home. Cancellation or delays of work will be allowed without penalty or forfeiture of deposit.

Our electricians and estimators will clean their hands with disinfectant wipes before entering a jobsite and after leaving. Out of respect for our customers’ property, we will not wipe off surfaces that we worked on unless otherwise instructed by the customer. This is purely to protect our customers’ property from damage or staining from a cleaner not safe for the surface in question. We will be happy to use a customer-supplied disinfectant in the area where we work in a manner specified by the customer.

It is important to note that the very nature of our work can irritate the lungs and nasal passages in an otherwise healthy individual. Some areas of our homes, to include attics and crawl spaces, can induce coughing or sneezing due to the presence of cellulose or fiberglass insulation. Additionally areas of the home not regularly occupied by the customer can accumulate dust or pet dander, causing a similar reaction. If you hear a cough or sneeze from one of our electricians while working, these common household air particulates are the likely culprit, not COVID-19.

It is our intention to continue to serve our customers and our community in the safest way possible. We intend to comply with all government instructions with regard to our industry as they are given. Due to the uncertain nature of the current environment, our policies may change suddenly and without notice, however, we will make every effort to keep immediate customers up to date. Feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions or concerns.

Respectfully,
The Root Family
Root Electric

Opal Isaac

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