We’re excited to announce the addition of six new off-road LED light bars to our SBL series product line. The 12″, 30″, 50″ light bars are equipped with two rows of powerful LEDs that emit anywhere from 1,100 to 10,000 lumens depending on the length of the bar.  These heavy-duty light bars can be used for many applications, including off-road driving lights, daytime running lights, or fog lights on trucks, ATVs, or UTVs as well as for work lighting, industrial lighting, marine lighting, and tractor lighting.

LEDs in these light bars emit either a wide flood beam or a combination spot/flood beam pattern for focusing on long- and short-range distances simultaneously.

This winter is shaping up to be a cold one, even in areas you wouldn’t expect it. It can throw a wrench in your budget when you get an electric bill that is significantly higher than you are accustomed to. Running the heater all day and night is going to cost you. There are some things you can do to reduce your power usage throughout the winter to help offset the usage of the furnace. Your electrician in Burbank can help you do just that with these power saving tips. The team at The Electric Connection can provide you with more details about energy saving tactics.

1. Hold a family meeting. Make it clear that everyone needs to be a little more energy conscientious and make the effort to conserve. 5. When you turn on the heater, be frugal. You can set it at 72 and still be comfortable. If you are chilly, put on a sweater and some warm socks. Take the opportunity to enjoy some hot chocolate under a warm blanket.

Saving money doesn’t mean you have to dramatically change your lifestyle. A few simple tricks and you can balance the budget. Turn on the heat and rest easy. If you need any future tips or need those new LED fixtures, give The Electric Connection a call today.

Did you know that there is more to the average electric fan than meets the eye? Fans of all types and styles do more than just cool you down; they actually circulate the air in your home, helping to keep humidity under control and prevent the air from becoming stagnant. Two types of fans accomplish these goals very well: attic fans and ceiling fans.

In your home, an attic fan installation can help you ventilate your attic space and even prevent the buildup of any gasses and fumes. Attic fans can be installed by an experienced and knowledgeable electrician. Burbank residents should, of course, be selective when it comes to who works on the electrical wiring in their home. Be sure to have your attic fan installed or replaced by a licensed and bonded Burbank electrician when the time comes. An attic fan is a worthwhile investment, and it can even help you keep humidity from building up and causing mold and mildew to form in your attic space!

Ceiling fans are by far the most common type of fans that an electrician installs. Your typical ceiling fan installations are quick and easy to install if there’s already existing power available at the ceiling fan location. Otherwise, more time and work would be required if new wiring is needed at the desired location.

Before you pick out your ceiling fans and have them installed, consider all of the factors involved such as what style best suits your décor, and precisely where you’ll want to have them placed. Ask yourself how difficult it might be for an electrician in Burbank to wire and/or hang the ceiling fans. For example, is there a support beam for the fan to be anchored to, or will it be “free floating” and only attached to the material of your ceiling? It is also important to think about how the air in your home will circulate once the fan is installed. This same line of thought can be applied to any type of ceiling fan that you would like to have installed, so keep these in mind when contacting a local electrician.

No matter what type of fan you choose or where you need to have it installed, check out the attic and ceiling fan services available at TheElectricConnection.com. Our level of commitment to excellence is consistent with every job we do, and we are continually building a base of satisfied customers that keeps on growing. Give us a call or visit us on the web to find out more about our services and how The Electric Connection can help you with installing the perfect fans for your home or business.

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As the summer temperatures soar, people are more inclined to stay indoors for the most part. This also means, they want the temperature in their homes to be cool and comfortable. While no one wants to compromise on the comfort factor by using their HVAC systems sparingly, they are eager to curb electricity costs.

This seems like a catch 22 situation; but there are some simple ways in which you can maintain cooling in your home, and save on electricity too:

Instead of setting the air conditioning at a very low temperature, use ceiling fans or oscillating fans in conjunction with the AC system. You can set the air conditioner to a higher temperature as that will help maintain cooling in the room; the ceiling fan helps keep you cool as it aids in air circulation; you end up saving money as your ac doesn’t have to operate on a lower temperature.

When you are purchasing appliances, devices or lighting fixtures, opt for ones that have a high energy rating. This will ensure you save a significant amount of money on your utility bills.

It’s very common for us to keep mobile chargers, power strips and other appliances such as microwave ovens etc. switched on, even when we are done using them. It’s best to turn these off instead as that too helps in reducing your electricity expenses in the summer time. Any savings you make in this way help absorb the increase in cooling costs, that’s bound to happen in the summer time.

The AC filters should be replaced with regularity and the entire system maintenance should be done as per schedules recommended by the manufacturer. In most instances, a monthly check helps ensure that the unit is operating efficiently.

Operate and set the thermostat as per the outdoor temperatures. If your home is empty, you should turn up the system as the house wouldn’t require cooling.

The natural sunlight that streams in through the large glass windows and doors in your home also brings in a certain amount of heat. Use UV protective tint on the glass panels and draw the shades and curtains from inside. While this will make the indoor spaces darker, it can help reduce the stress and strain on your HVAC system, which in turn reduces utility costs. You should also shut the doors and vents of rooms that aren’t being used.

When the sun is shining bright, there is no reason to continue using the dryer; hang your laundry out in the open. Dyers are energy-guzzlers and you can easily eliminate this expense in the summertime when the climate is perfect for drying laundry outdoors.

When the summer months bring in the sweltering heat, you would want to keep your home cool without having to pay prohibitively high energy bills. The points we discussed above will help you reduce these costs to a certain degree. These simple things followed with regularity can go a long way in helping you cut down on your utility bills.