Craddock Electrical

Spring is in full swing and you’re finally doing that outdoor landscaping and remodeling you’ve had in mind since last fall.  Your wife and kids wanted a pool for the back yard, you wanted a deck and a grill, as well as some new foliage to make the fence less obtrusive.  A good Christmas bonus and a frugal winter and you’re ready to start making those outdoor dreams a reality.  But don’t get left in the dark when the sun goes down!  

 Craddock Electrical of Hendersonville, TN compiled this list tips for outdoor lighting installations:

1.)  Pick the lights that best serve your yard.  Whether you need lighting for utility or purely aesthetic reasons, choosing the right outdoor lighting fixtures to highlight or illuminate your landscaping, deck, or patio can make all the difference in having a pleasurable nighttime experience in your yard.  While we recommend spotlights for highlighting features such as trees and shrubs, floodlights can illuminate a wide area and make night time play in your yard safer for kids.

2.)  Choose your power source.  Most outdoor lights are powered by solar power or low voltage outdoor power and can be turned on by plugging into any outdoor outlet.

3.)  Place the lights.  a.) Check and make sure there aren’t any underground utilities where you plan on digging to install your lights.  b.) Assemble the lights.  c.) Lay the lights in their positions.  d.) Lay the cable.

4.)  Install the lights. 

If you’re not the do-it-yourself type and are looking for outdoor landscape lighting, contact Craddock Electrical today!  Located in Hendersonville, TN we provide homes with landscape lighting, security lighting, eave lighting, and site lighting.  Inside, we do electrical appliance outlets, GFI outlets, general use outlets, electrical switches and electrical dimmers as well as chandeliers, recessed fixtures, scones, ceiling fixtures, display lighting and a number of other services. 

If you live in the Nashville metro area, contact us today!

Tips for Preventing Electrical Fires From Craddock Electrical

At Craddock Electrical, we want to keep your home or small business safe in all things electric.  That’s why we’ve compiled this list of five common causes of in-home and at work electrical fires.  While some fire prevention needs an electrician, in these instances, a la Smokey the Bear: “Only you can prevent electrical fires.”

Common user causes of Electrical Fires.

1.     Faulty electrical outlets and appliances.  We know, smartphones and computers, you use them all the time.  And it doesn’t take long for the cord on your device to fray!  However, using a frayed cord, running cords under carpeting, or removing a prong from your plug (i.e. making a three prong cord two prong) are all huge causes of electrical fires.

2.     Increased bulb wattage.  Having a light bulb with a wattage that is too high for your lighting fixtures can lead to fires.  Also, sometimes people (especially in-home) will put different materials over lampshades to diffuse light.  But doing so greatly increases the risk of an electrical fire. 

3.     Permanent extension.  Extension cords are temporary.  If you’re using an extension cord for an appliance that is never unplugged, it greatly increases the risk of electrical fire. 

4.     Space heaters.  Leaving a coiled space heater to close to combustible materials can lead to electrical fires.

Here’s where Craddock Electrical Services Inc. comes in.

           

5.     Outdated Wiring.  If your home is over twenty years old, chances are it does not have the wiring capability to handle the electrical appliances of the modern home.  When circuits get overloaded by too much electricity, an outdated breaker box with worn out systems can get overwhelmed and start a fire.

If you’re in need of rewiring, breaker boxreplacement, outlet replacement, light switch replacement, in home wiring and exterior lighting andwiring, and are in the greater Nashville area, Craddock ElectricalServices Inc. is the electrician for you.  With years of experience as a licensed electrician, Craddock ElectricalService Inc. prides itself on speedy, thorough and honest service.  And right now, we’ll offer free estimates anddiscounts to people in the public service sector.

So Visit our Website today, and get your home zapping back up to speed with Craddock Electrical.