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Nowadays there is an enormous range of design options available to anyone remodelling their bathroom or even building a new one. Along with the selection of various bathroom fittings and furnishings is the new and attractive option of wall hung toilets and concealed cisterns.

The concealed cistern is becoming an increasingly popular choice with homeowners due to a number of purported benefits that it can bring to a bathroom. Unlike with a conventional toilet, the cistern is concealed from the naked eye, instead hidden behind a wall. Combined with a stylish wall mounted toilet bowl, it is not hard to understand the benefits of such an installation.

Firstly, a concealed cistern generally makes for relatively simple maintenance, despite the fact that it is hidden behind a wall. Access for any repairs happens through the flush plate, which is visible in the bathroom. Although the cistern is concealed, therefore, it is not difficult to reach in times of need.

One other major benefit of the concealed cistern is the reduced noise in the bathroom. This is because most of the sound created by the flushing of a wall hung toilet is concealed behind the wall, therefore minimising the volume inside the bathroom itself. This can provide a more pleasant experience for the homeowner who has this kind of toilet installed.

Another advantage of the concealed cistern and the wall hung toilet is that they generally make for a much more hygienic and easy-to-clean experience for the homeowner. This is due to the design of the toilet, which is suspended above the floor and therefore creates space for cleaning the floor and wall around the installation.

It is also true that the toilet itself is easier to clean. Smaller in size and with fewer nooks and crannies, the cleaning of the toilet bowl is relatively straight forward with its clearly exposed, wipe-cleanable sides. Both these factors make for more rapid cleaning as well as a more hygienic bathroom.

Concealed cisterns also boast considerable strength and durability, despite these qualities possibly seeming unlikely attributes of a toilet that is effectively ‘hanging’ off a wall. With the concealed cistern being able to bear up to 400kg in weight, with professional installation it can very easily support even the heaviest of individuals who use it.

There are also environmental advantages to using the wall hung toilet and a concealed cistern. This is because most flush plates have been designed with a dual-flush mechanism. This means that water is saved every time the toilet is used. Of course, the saving of water also brings financial benefits to the homeowner as well.

Despite all of these plus points, however, the perhaps most appreciated aspect of the wall mounted toilet and the concealed cistern is the fact that both of them are very easy on the eye. There are several factors which make the whole concept an extremely attractive option when designing and fitting a bathroom.

As mentioned before, as the cistern is placed in the interior of the wall, there is very little clutter in the actual bathroom itself. This makes for a much cleaner looking design in a bathroom with any unsightly pipes and toilet parts hidden from plain view.

In addition to this, there are number of attractive designs of wall hung toilets now on the market, including classic luxury styles and colourful and quirky options. The vast range now available allows for greater customisation options for a bathroom redesign or build, and means that homeowners can find something that is truly tailored to their taste and the ‘feel’ that they want to create.

This kind of toilet and concealed cistern are also perfect for anyone looking to create a modern and minimalist look in their home. The streamlined shape of the wall hung toilet can be a perfect addition to other contemporary features such as a frameless shower enclosure or wall hung sink.

There are several major benefits to installing a concealed cistern in a bathroom, ranging from the practical to the stylish. In all instances, consulting an expert in bathroom fittings is recommended to ensure that everyone is able to create a bathroom to fit their specific desires, requirements and tastes.

Source by G Lever

When you are in the market for LED downlights one of the first things you should be sure of is the type of fittings you presently have in your office or home where the lights need to be installed. You then need to purchase lights for those fittings. For instance if you have GU10 lighting fittings in your home then purchase LED downlights which are designed for GU10 or they will not fit as intended. Some of the most common fittings are B22, GU10, MR16, and E27. If you are not sure take a few pictures of the fittings and search online to find exactly what types of fittings they are and then find LEDs accordingly. Once you do use the following tips below to install them.

Use LED transformers

There are some lights that will need transformers while others will not depending on how the wiring of a building has been setup. Households that usually have 240V AC current, are often not compatible with the fair majority of appliances sold online and will require a transformer. Generally MR16 lights will run on just 12V DC or Direct Current and for that they will need a transformer if used within a 240V system. A GU10, B22 and E27 LED down light which operate on 240V AC current will not need a transformer if a 240V electrical setup exists. So, before you purchase LEDs it would be a good idea to first check how the household wiring system has been setup to know which fittings and transformers you need.

Use Dimmer Switches

If you are going to use a dimmer during the installation process with the LED downlights that you install then you need to buy lights that are compatible with dimmers. You will need to purchase a special type of dimmer which is designed to work with LED lighting since traditional dimmers are not compatible with the latest lighting. Usually companies that sell LED downlights will have a list of compatible dimmers or recommended dimmers which should help you find the right one.

Soldering LED downlights

When soldering the LEDs lights to the fixture or into place they have to be at least 3mm from the resin’s base. In addition there should be no mechanical force which is placed on these lights, then you need to make sure that they are not heating up excessively in order to avoid potential injury and damage to the property. However, with the right tools you should be able to measure both heat and the current running through the lights to make sure it does not cause damage.

Make sure all wires are insulated

When you are done with the required installation make sure to check all the wires and connections to ensure that they are insulated. LED lights are sensitive to heat and sparking both of which can damage them. So, one last check should be performed before screwing back everything and using the lights as you normally do.

Source by Josef Alex

A bus duct is one of the effective, modern and popular methods of distributing power to various loads without any damage. It is used as an alternate means of conducting electricity to power cables in both indoor and outdoor industrial and commercial settings. Its demand increases day by day because of its current carrying capacity.

These are made of copper and aluminum, which provide complete protection against mechanical damage and dust buildup. There are so many types available in the market, for example, Plug-in, isolated phase, segregated, cable, sandwich, 11KV, 33KV and so on.

All these types are mostly used for lighting purpose in high-rise buildings, manufacturing units, and power company switchyards. Here are some types.

Cable bus duct: These are mostly used for conducting the high amount of current between different devices. These are available with all the necessary equipment like flanges, wall entrance, termination kits, supporting structure, equipment connection et cetera.

These are widely used to generate a high amount of current between generators to transformers, generators to switchgears, switchgears to switchgears and MCCs, transformer to switchgears and MCCs to large motors.

Plug-in bus duct: These are used to distribute current down the length of the building with extreme safety. One of its biggest advantages is that it has the ability to remove or add a circuit without even touching the whole duct.

These are mostly used in industrial power plug & sockets, building wiring, multiphase power plugs & sockets and many other electrical applications.

Sandwich bus duct: These are helping in co-planning electric supply to other instrumentations in a productive way and mostly used to bear the power from the transformer to electric panels. These are made with high-quality raw material and require less maintenance.

These are used in different sectors such as commercial, domestic, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.

Isolated phase bus duct: These are mostly used to produce a large amount of current for producing stations or substations, where circuit protection is very difficult to provide.

These are widely used in electric power transmission, building wiring, mechanical and multiphase power fitting and several other electrical applications.

11Kv bus duct: These are widely used to obtain main power into the high-rise building and for connecting large switchgears. It is very well-known for its stability to handle different climate pressure.

As they are durable and having a long working life, they are mostly used to supply electricity in the industrial sector.

Source by Synderela Thomas

What Should Be In Place Before We Start:

WATER FEEDS:

Firstly the hot and cold water connections, all steam cabins will work of a 15mm/1/2 inch connection. Somewhere behind the unit you will need a water supply for both your hot and cold ready to be adjusted to connect onto your steam unit. The connection on the back of the steam cabins valve will always be a 15mm or a ” male connection. The best way to make the connection between the unit and the supply is via ‘braided flexible hoses’. Because of the way a steam shower is built away from its final resting position to allow the build of it, the braided hoses allow the flexibility required to move the unit back and forth. Connection via the hoses should be made to the 15mm threaded connection on the valve and some isolating valves fitted on the piping feeding the water supply to enable you to shut of the water to the shower if needed in future (good practice) and this also enables you to turn the water back on the house whist you carry on with the installation. The best units will come with these flexible hoses supplied.

WASTE PIPE:

To fully enable your unit to fit fully against the wall or corner desired, without the need to ‘cut’ or otherwise modify the unit, the wastepipe to the unit will need to be supplied under the floor. A 1 ” wastepipe with adequate ‘downwards’ fall should be located somewhere beneath the steam shower. Again because of the need the move the unit around whilst the build is taking place, the connection to the showers trap must be made by a ‘flexible waste connector’. The best units will come supplied with these, if not, they are available to buy from any good hardware store.

ELECTRICS:

Most common steam shower cabins electric feed will be made by a 13 amp standard 240v connection (two if it has a whirlpool bath function). This is the single most important bit and with all electric works, especially when water is involved MUST be carried out by a qualified trades person. The Steam units require a 13 amp isolated fused spur to be fitted to ensure full water proofed connection. The sockets must be on a RCD to ensure safety and to isolate the unit if required. Your electrician will advise you on this, as I said a qualified tradesman must do the electrical fitting. The power within the unit is converted to operate the lighting and radio is converted to a safe 12 volts.

Building The Unit:

RULES YOU MUST NEVER FORGET!

1. PTFE, which stands for Poly Tetra Fluoro Ethylene or as a plumber calls it Plumbers Tape For Everything. Should be used on every 15mm/ ” connection.

2. Don’t screw up and screws tight until the end. This allow the panels and glass to move and twist into position as you go.

3. Check every component before you start

4. Do you need a PEV? Pressure Equalising Valve? Thisonly protects the life and functionality of any shower valve but also helps ensure constant temperatures.

5. If it’s possible to fill the tub or tray with water before you start to check of cracks of leaks, do so.

6. After the installation is complete, leave the unit 24 hours to let the any silicone to fully set before use

BASE/TUB:

Ones everything is in place and you’re ready to go, spanner in hand, the first obstacle you’ll face is the tray or tub base to the shower itself. First port of call is to fully connect and ensure the watertight connection of the trays trap and waster pipe. Ensure all rubber gaskets and fittings are tight and well fitted, it might be an idea to our some water into the trap or fill the tub to ensure there’s no drips at this stage as it’s easier to access. Second, is to fully level the tray or tub via the adjustable legs. Check, check and check again, having the tub fully level is essential to the rest of the build to not only ensure its stands straight and upright, but also to ensures all connections are made whilst the individual components are without any gaps and are ‘sitting’ as they should be.

WALL AND CONTROLL PANEL:

This is when you’ll need two people. First look over every panel and the back of the control panel and tighten up and connections to the valve, water jets and anything that you can see, as many are only hand tight for transport purposes and will not initially be water tight. First thing you will need to do is place the ‘back panels’ onto the tub and all but tighten up there connections to the base, don’t tighten these fully yet, leave them with the fixings to hold them in place but slack enough to allow them have some maneuverability. Then place in the control panel, the best steam shower units will have either a rubber or plastic strip running along the lengths of where the panels meet to ensure a waterproof fitting, Otherwise it would be more than wise to run a small bead of silicon down the lengths, it’s better to use too much silicon than too little as any excess can simply be wiped off.

DOOR FRAME AND GLASS:

With your shower now looking something like a shower. The next thing to tackle is the framework for the glass doors. The best way of doing this is to build this up separate from the shower itself and lift it into position on its completion. The connection screws for the framework is notoriously tricky to put together so first ensure you have enough space around you to fully manipulate and move the framework around. Starting at the bottom up, first attach the two sides to the base piece, and then the top framework. Then install any ‘fixed glasses’ and support/holding pieces into the framework. Once this is done, lift the framework onto the shower tray or tub, again using silicone if necessary tighten up the connection between the framework and panels. REMEMEBER nothing should yet be screwed up tight to allow all pieces to fully fall into place throughout fitting.

ROOF:

The Roof is usual the home to all the main functions and features that come with a steam shower. Carefully lifting the roof onto the shower, ensure all holes ‘marry up’ as they should. (it not as important to silicone between the roof and panels that it sites on, as this should be at a level where volumes of water shouldn’t be getting to)

CONNECTIONS:

Now it’s probably the best time to fix any shelves, riser rails and any other components that come with the shower to the unit itself and to fully tighten up all the screws and fixings on the shower that have been left, check before doing this that every panel and piece fully stand and fit as they should. Also it’s a good time now to connect the electrics to the supply and connect all the connections to the fan, speakers or any other connections that need to be in place. It’s also possible now to connect the hot and cold water via the braided hoses. All connection should be straight forward and labeled to match each other. The steam generator will most communally have three connections to it 1st the water supply, which is most communally located in the middle and feeds from the shower valve or directly from the cold water feed. 2nd the steam outlet, which is positioned the highest of the three and feeds to the steam outlet on the unit and finally the 3rd which is the water drainage, this will in most cases fit to the waste via a pipe that’s attached to it on a spigot.

DOORS:

Hopefully if I haven’t missed anything out the last thing you should be left with is the doors to the unit. Before you fit theses it’s a good idea, as with any shower enclosure, to run a small bead of silicone along the lengths of the panels and tray/tub to ensure a waterproof fitting. This is not always necessary but does greatly add the water integrity of the unit, Then depending on the quality of the unit spend a couple of minutes looking for any gaps of weak points on the frame work where any water may penetrate. Finally the doors, using the door cams provided simply fit these to the frameworks ‘runners’ adjusting them to fit and slid straight via the adjustable cams.

THE FINAL CHECK:

First run though all the functions both electric and water, checking on top, behind and below for any leaks, drips or any sign of anything out of place, BE THOUROGH!! After this is all OK which it will be if you have followed this guide, it’s time for the final check, put the valve onto the shower head and spray away! Methodically spray the corners then up and down the connected lengths, move to the next, along the bottoms and in turn spray everywhere, with one person spraying and another behind the unit to check for complete water integrity before sliding the shower happily back into its final resting place.

That’s it, you’re done. Relax.

Hopefully along with this guide and a little thinking from yourself your shower is now perfectly installed and ready to use. A steam shower is a fantastic luxury item that is absolutely fantastic place to relax and unwind, and when installed correctly is a lifelong, endurable feature for your bathroom.

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Source by Andy Ellis

If you don’t know any thing about this water fuel technology, then let me give you some brief introduction about this technology. This HHO gas technology is not a new technology it has been reinvented from an American citizen to beat the gas prices.

Now, with existing technology, anyone can stand up and make a difference by reducing the local automotive pollution, eliminate gasoline expenses, help restore our atmosphere, and breathe a little easier. In putting these plans into operation, you will be making use of your entire existing system except for the fuel tank and the catalytic converter.

Lets Have A Look At The Free Plans:

Build and install a low-cost alternative method for running your vehicle on tap water, using off-the-shelf components.This is simply an efficient way to convert ordinary tap water into gaseous hydrogen and oxygen, and then burn these vapors in the engine, instead of gasoline.This “mini system” runs easily from your existing battery and electrical system, and it plugs into your carburetor with simple off-the-shelf fittings.You will be installing a plastic water tank, a control circuit, a reaction chamber, a hi pressure carb fitting, and 3 gauges, and then hooking into your existing carb.

The simplicity comes from its being an “on-demand” system requiring no fancy storage or plumbing. You crank the gas pedal or throttle, and you electrically create more vapor for immediate consumption, on demand; low-high flow rate as needed, from idle to maximum power. The only real change is that you are using tap water as fuel, instead of the traditional petroleum-based fuel.

Is It Safe?

Yes, this system is safe there is nothing danger in it.This system is practically as safe as your current gasoline arrangement. You will be installing a few simple safety devices, using current automotive standards.

There are thousands of people around the world using this amazing system and saving dollars every month. some people are getting up to 65% increase in gas mileage.Don’t wait for decrease in gas prices,there is no chance left to decrease in oil prices. Build hydrogen generator yourself to convert your car to run on water otherwise you have use use public transport to save money. Think once again.

Source by Jone Marsh

Industrial Exhaust Fans are considered as one of the most popular electrical appliances that are generally used in various types of industries for the purpose of effectively removing humidity, heat and fumes from an area. Some of the units combine these devices with intake louvers for the purpose of drawing and circulating fresh air into the building unit.

The exhaust ventilation fans help in controlling the overall atmosphere of a production unit by exhausting the contaminated air away from where the workers are working and replacing it with fresh clean air. Due to these appliances the workers get minimum exposure to all types of toxic chemicals that are present in the air as well as the flammable vapors. It is indeed one of the best alternatives for keeping the inside air clean and effectively controlling the exposure of employees to dangerous air contaminants in the workplace.

Industrial Exhaust Fan not only help in creating a clean, safe and highly productive workspace atmosphere but also help in remove airborne contaminants and bring cool fresh air in the working area. Commercial fans are considered essential for controlling and monitoring the quality of indoor air. In industries where pollutants are abundantly present because of the specific nature of the work that is being conducted there, the health of the employees is at stake. In such workplaces, exhaust ventilation create comfortable working environment and keep the air quality under control.

Buying Guide

There are various types of Industrial Exhaust Fans available on the market. Before zeroing on a particular product you have to consider the volume of the space in your workplace, for what purpose this space is being used and the environmental factors such as toxic chemicals, fumes and vapors. On the basis of these considerations you can select the overall size and type of exhaust fan that would be sufficient for your application. The first thing to consider before selecting an exhaust fan for industrial use is you need to calculate the CFM requirements and on the basis of this calculation you can proceed with your buying.

Another important aspect that needs to be considered is the type of fan that will be suitable for your establishment. You can go for an axial flow fan as well as wall fan/panel fan. Which ever type you consider, it should be effective enough to solve you problem of removing the polluted air form the workplace and replace it with fresh and healthy air. You can also opt for a customized exhaust fan in case you have a specific type of requirement.

There are certain government regulations that need to be followed while installing an exhaust fan. You must also consider this and meet all requirements. If in case you are finding some difficulties in selecting the best industrial exhaust fan, you can definitely take the help of a industrial ventilation expert as he has got all the experience and will guide you in making the best choice. It is indeed one of the most vital equipment on the basis of which the overall success of your business depends, therefore it is necessary to look after the overall maintenance aspect of this product and give it priority.

Source by Vilas Wasnik

WHAT IS A MICRO SWITCH?

Microswitches are electrical switches operated mechanically that open and close sets of shifting contacts inside an electrical unit.

HOW DOES A MICRO SWITCH WORK?

Equipped with an actuator/ plunger and terminals, it snaps into action in case of alterations in the electrical unit by way of a spring and a stiff metal strip.

The metal strip moves back and forth in response to any changes out of the ordinary. The common terminal is usually connected to power. Subsequently, power runs through the switch. As power passes by, the spring is energized. It sends off power to the close pin. Once this is done, power is transferred to the open pin.

WHERE WOULD YOU FIND A MICROSWITCH?

AS A SAFETY DEVICE

Given their small, compact sizes, the reliability and durability, it offers, they are usually used in electrical appliances as safety devices. These inexpensive sources of safety can open or close a circuit as and when needed. Thus, it can prevent a machine from being jammed or a door from opening or closing when it is not supposed to.

COMMON APPLICATIONS OF A MICRO SWITCH

You may find it in the following everyday things:

1. Door interlocks

2. Microwave ovens

3. Detecting paper jams in printers

4. Elevators

5. Levelling devices in vending machines, etc.

They can be used at homes, and in industrial equipment as levelling devices, safety switches, in control circuits, and precise equipment as well.

AS SAFETY SWITCHES

The most common example can be observed in an elevator. You might have seen call buttons and alarms in an elevator. Well, they are all an application of microswitches.

Push buttons, call buttons, alarms, etc. are buttons that may be pressed to tip off the concerned authorities in instances of emergencies.

They are also used for security purposes to prevent damage and fraud in control panels, card readers, and infrared detection alarm, etc.

Furthermore, they are used in security cameras. They facilitate turning in the security cameras and stop immediately the camera is in the extreme of the range of motion.

IN PRECISE EQUIPMENT

One may find micro switches in devices measuring the air pressure or assessing the flow of gases.

TO ACCESS CONTROL

Micro switches are used in electric door locks. They help in the detection of the locking, unlocking, opening, and closing of the various doors. Further, they are used in roller doors. They are installed in the circuit breaker, sense, and turn on and off the circuit when needed.

They are even used in timer controls. So, the next time your oven shuts off when the time runs out, remember that it is the work of a micro switch.

IN HOME APPLIANCES

Washing machines use micro switches to detect and turn on and off. They detect when the machine door is opened and not, the water level, the capacity, etc. and act on it by turning on and off the machine. They are installed in refrigerators, microwave ovens, and air conditioners.

Source by Arthur Huang

Lockout electrical panel square boxes are specially designed to lock switches with levers. This device encloses the electrical plugs and switches. Different manufacturer of lockout products offer various types of lockout EP available in the market.

Here we have put together the types of lockout electrical panels along with their usages. This article will help you better understand the kinds of lockout panels and make an informed decision while opting for the Lockout Tagout products for your machinery procedure.

Types of Lockout Electrical Panel

• E.P Lockout Square Box- This is used when more than one unit on a single panel needs to be locked out – we recommend using our De Electric Squeezer lockout with the yellow cable being fed through the access holes of these electrical lockouts and locked at one location for multiple users.

• E-Panel Lockout Square Box – Big 90 Degree- Manufactured from sturdy special grade transparent material, each unit has been developed to enclose electrical plugs to prevent energizing machines completely.

• Large EPL Square Box- To lockout different sizes of the EP by square electrical panel lockout. It comprises a superior grade of PVC, two pieces of construction with a flat brass padlock.

• EPL – Ellipse- This is a transparent electrical panel. A padlock can be placed for locking/isolating the switches.

• Electrical Panel Handle Lockout- E-Panel Handle Lockout Patented design of EPHL freezes the movement of the bigger handles/levers installed on the e-panels.

• Normal Push Button Lockout- This is made for electrical purposes. Highly safe and effective for locking out emergency stop-type mushroom buttons.

• Oversize Push Button Lockout- This is the most appreciated lockout solution for the Oversize Electrical Push Buttons on the EP or control stations. It also finds its application on the Special crane / heavy machinery.

Choose the E.P as per your requirements and budget. When in place, the electrical plugs/switches/button can be isolated by placing the housing unit over the base plate’s top, preventing access to the remote switch. Then, they can be locked in place with a Lockout Padlock.

Which Lockout Electrical Panel Should You Buy?

Well! The answer to this question is hidden in your business requirements. To better solve this question, analyze your task requirement and then choose the best electrical panel.

These were the popular types of e-lockout panels and their usages. As a trusted lockout supplier, Safety House Loto provides you with the best products. In addition, we are an ISO-certified company; hence you can be worry-free about the quality and longevity of our lockout Tag out products.

Source by Shorya Panwar

Circuit Breakers are electrical components designed to protect us against the risks of electric shock and our homes against fire and other types of damage that can be caused by electrical faults. Each circuit breaker in your electrical switchboard usually protects one or more related circuits against overload, short circuit and earth leakage.

In order to understand what causes a circuit breaker to burst (or more commonly known as trip), we first need to understand what a circuit is and what the terms overload, short circuit and earth leakage mean.

What Are Circuits?

The electrical installations in our homes are divided into electrically separated segments known as circuits. Each circuit provides electricity to equipment in a very well defined and specific group. All the light fittings and light switches are found on one circuit known as the lighting circuit. Air-conditioners, heating and ventilation equipment are grouped on another circuit known as the HVAC circuit. And last but not least, socket outlets are grouped on a circuit known as the power circuit.

Each circuit is made up of cables, switches, connections and other electrical equipment designed to carry only the maximum electrical current specified by the manufacturer. When exposed to current exceeding this maximum, the electrical component may break down, melt or catch on fire. Circuit breakers were introduced to ensure this does not happen by disconnecting the electricity supply when the electrical current that flows exceeds the maximum capacity that the circuit components can handle.

Overloaded Circuits – The Main Reason a Circuit Breaker Trips

Have a look around your house at all the socket outlets. How many appliances are plugged into each socket outlet? Chances are you’ve got more than the circuit is designed for. Our increasing use of electrical and electronic devices puts more pressure on our electrical installations every day – sometimes to the point where the amount of electricity we use exceeds the amount that the circuit can safely give us without overheating or getting damaged. When this occurs, the circuit breaker in your switchboard will disconnect the circuit from the electrical supply.

Short Circuits – When Things Go Really Wrong

Whether you’re digging in the garden for the great new flower box, or drilling a hole in the wall to put up that lovely family picture, each time you make changes to the house you run the risk of damaging electrical cables concealed behind walls or in the soil. When you drill a hole through a cable or cut it with a spade, direct contact occurs between the individual wires in the cable. This is known as a short circuit. Electrical cables aren’t designed to withstand the current flowing in such a short circuit situation. In cases such as this, the short-circuit protection mechanism in the circuit breaker disconnects the electricity supply to ensure that the cable does not melt or catch fire.

Earth Leakage Currents

Sometimes known as ground fault current or residual current, this is electricity that flows from the electrical installation to the ground or other conductive materials of the house. Electrical systems are designed to pass current between the live conductors of the installation. When appliances like kettles, refrigerators and washing machines become faulty, they can allow current to flow through their metal parts into your body and down to the ground. This is a dangerous situation known as an earth leakage. Certain types of circuit breakers known as Residual Current Devices or Ground Fault Current Interrupters trip when they detect this current flowing to the ground to protect you from electric shock.

In summary, there are only 3 very simple reasons why circuit breakers trip:

1.) A circuit is overloaded, i.e. there are more devices connected to it than the circuit can actually accommodate.

2.) A short-circuit is present. Although less likely than an overload, a cable or other part of the fixed wiring may be damaged. You’ll need a qualified electrician to repair this fault and make your home safe again.

3.) An appliance is causing an earth leakage current to flow. Of all the scenarios, this is by far the most likely cause. Appliances become faulty all the time, and the result is a circuit breaker that keeps tripping.

What should you do if your circuit breaker keeps tripping?

Contact your local electrician to help you find out what the cause is. If you’re from Perth, Western Australia, contact a Perth electrician or one of the Perth electrical contractors.

Source by Jaun Terblanche

Building maintenance is essential for all buildings as it helps to keep the facility look good apart from ensuring the strength of the structure. Professional building maintenance services ensure that a building is in perfect condition and it also helps in getting a good price in case a building is to be put up for sale. There are different types of services that are covered under building maintenance and some of these are discussed here:

• Regular Maintenance: The architecture and structure of the building is extremely important and with time there is a need to do necessary repair work. Building maintenance firms are in charge of everything from cleaning of windows, maintenance of lifts to repairs and painting, etc. By regular care of the doors, walls, and ceilings the building will look as good as new for a long time.
• Electrical Testing: Every building has electrical fittings and these need proper maintenance as loose wiring and unearthed appliances can be a safety hazard. Building maintenance firms have professionals who test all electrical equipment and fittings and do the needful to prevent accidents.
• Plumbing and Waterworks: Plumbing and waterworks should be checked regularly to fix any leakages or broken pipes. This can ensure that there is no wastage of resources and everything is working in prefect order. Building maintenance firms do check all these issues and fix them suitably.
• Air Conditioning and Heating: The air conditioning and heating system need to be in perfect condition to ensure comfort. Regular inspection of the air conditioning and heating arrangements in a building should be done to make sure that damaged parts are fixed timely. Building maintenance firms do keep a check on these things as well.

Source by Burnell Moliere