Electrical Tips and Information

(Please note: Many tips can be also found in the FAQ section of this site.)

LAST UPDATED: Jan. 10, 2010

ESSAYS AND TIPS:
	LIGHTING
		How A Basic Fluorescent Lamp Works
		4 Types of Lighting
		Types of Light Bulbs and Their Uses
		Light Bulbs at a Glance
		The Ergonomics of Office Lighting
		The Importance of Lighting in an Interior Design Project
		Recommended Light Levels
		How Fluorescent Lamps are Labeled
		The Incandescent Light Bulb - Answers To Commonly Asked Questions
		LED Lighting - the lighting of the future
		The Great Internet Light Bulb Book, Part I
		Fluorescent Lamps, Ballasts, and Fixtures
		Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL)

	ELECTRICAL PANEL
		All About Your Electrical Panel
		So You Want To Upgrade... Tips on how to go about upgrading your electrical service.

	TROUBLESHOOTING
		When Your Ground-fault Interrupter Trips
		Light Bulb Socket Troubleshooting
		What to do if there is a blackout - tips from IEC
		Preparing for Power Outages

	PROTECTING COMPUTERS AND OTHER APPLIANCES
		The Guide to Surge Protectors
		Do You Need A UPS?
		Care & Maintenance Ideas for Friendlier Electronic Equipment
		A Lightning Primer

	APPLIANCE TIPS AND INFO
		Timely Tips #1
		Timely Tips #2
		Appliance Energy Consumption Chart
		Wattage Chart for Common Appliances
		Top 7 Make Your Air Conditioner Work More Efficiently
		Warning! Install the proper plug
		Electric Space Heaters
		Ceiling Fans

	ELECTRICAL CHANGES IN VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCIES
		110V vs. 220V Appliances
		110V vs. 220V Part 2 - Advice from an Appliance Professional
		50/60 Hertz
		Voltage Transformers

	GREEN ENERGY
		Making sense of renewable energy in Israel
		Wind or Solar?
		Wind Turbine FAQ

	GENERAL
		Random Tips
		Lets Talk Grounding
		Electrical Guide for the Tourist in Israel
		Building or Renovating Your Home in Israel? - Some Electrical Tips For You
		Megavolt's Summer Energy Saving Tips
		6 Ways to Save on Electrical Repairs
		Understanding Your Electrical Bill
		Standby Power -Are you wasting money and power without even being aware of it?

	SAFETY
		Electrical Safety Tips
		First Aid for Electric Shock Victims
		Electrical Safety for the Winter Season

MISC.:
		Temperature Conversion
		The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Picking a Contractor and How to Avoid Them