Lauterborn Electric Blog
Updating your electrical system
March 8, 2011The new home owners of this property received an inspection report stating that the main panel had several violations including some…
Read MoreWhat should your electrical panel look like?
March 2, 2011Can you tell the difference between a well wired electrical panel and a not so well one? If you opened up…
Read MoreWhat is knob and tube wiring?
February 22, 2011Knob and tube or KT wiring was the method of wiring used in homes built from the late 1800’s to the…
Read MoreCould this be lurking behind your walls?
February 10, 2011This image depicts several violations. We found these boxes buried behind the wall. Junction boxes must be readily accessible, and extending…
Read MoreDo not be a Fire Casualty Statistic
January 25, 2011According to statistics from the Philadelphia Fire Department, the city of Philadelphia in 2010 had 33 casualties and 201 injuries as…
Read MoreViolation of the Week
January 21, 2011What is a flying splice? A flying splice is a slang term used when wires are spliced together without a junction…
Read MoreA warehouse gets a makeover
January 13, 2011Lauterborn electric was recently involved in the total makeover of an outdated building. The Front street project originally a warehouse was…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Electrical Space Heaters
January 11, 2011Electric space heaters are very popular when it comes to heating cold spots in a home. Home improvement stores are selling…
Read MoreSmoke detectors are proven to reduce house fires
January 4, 2011Each year, there are an estimated 405,000 fires in residential structures which cause nearly 3,600 fatalities, 18,600 injuries and $4.7 billion…
Read MoreA GFCI can prevent a shocking experience
December 27, 2010A GFCI is a device that when installed properly in your home can prevent electrocution and electric shock or burns What…
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