Electrocuted Peanut Butter Dreams

It’s 10 p.m. 

You’re lying in bed, and something brutal and merciless is happening in your stomach: 

night hunger. 

It’s sending signals to the goblin in your brain that it’s going to die unless you get that spoon out of the drawer and dip it into the peanut butter jar for a little late night snack.

You wait until the right moment. That moment of no return where you stop fighting the urge to be disciplined, and you just go for it. Before you can think to change your mind, you make it to the hallway. Unfortunately, without the use of light bulbs, your hallway suddenly becomes a labyrinth - You must make your way over dangerous stair slope, and across the treacherous sea of baby toys in the living room before you can reach the beloved pantry.

Hand on the light switch, you make your first attempt to flick the hallway lights on.

Nothing.

You’re probably just having a bad dream. It’s fine. Try again. 

…Nothing.

At this point, violence is the answer, and you’re aggressively flicking the light switch up and down in the name of hunger. You realize from the extreme exhaustion in your arm that this is no dream, and you’re currently suffering an electrical issue.

In the middle of the night,

whilst having a hunger episode.

…too…tired…

You make your way back to the coziness of your bed, deciding against the journey through the hallway without the use of your beloved lighting. You’re feeling a bit defeated and very peanut-butter-less. 

You can’t sleep. On top of hunger, you now have constant questions popping up in your mind regarding this electrical outage. 

“How does electrical stuff even work? What makes a light blow out? How does a fuse work? What is a fuse?! Do I take a hammer to the wall, attach the fuse to the light (is that a thing?), do a rain dance, and call it a day? I could get shocked. Oh God, what if I die? Should I start writing my will? I don't have life insurance. Maybe I should buy my kids a puppy since life insurance is out of the question.”

Then it hits you. There’s a way out. You live on to cheat death yet another day.

What is this saver of life, you ask?

Electric Bill’s!

For over 20 years, Electric Bill’s has been providing quality electrical work in the Middle Tennessee Area. They specialize in small welding jobs, troublesome electrical repairs, residential and commercial repairs, new construction and renovations.

Serving Donelson, Hermitage, Smyrna, Murfreesboro, Mt Juliet, Brentwood, and the greater Nashville area. 

• State Licensed Electricians
•  Contractors License
• Bonded
• Insured

For more information, call at 615.871.4164 or check out our website now!

Important Electrical Upgrades for Historic Homes

One of the many wonderful things about living in the suburban areas outside of Nashville is the beautiful, Historical district of downtown Franklin. Some of the homes built in this area date back to the very early 1900’s. The original, intact features of these exquisitely beautiful homes such as their wrap around porches and 60 year-old hard wood floors make them highly desired. In addition, Franklin is well known for its family friendly square with many local shops and restaurants to choose from. In addition Williamson County has been rating in the nation’s top 10 for its impressive public and private education system. The dainty, historical homes may be the perfect fit for many growing families; however, as with all older homes, it is important to update some aspects to prevent danger for you and your family members.

One common safety hazard in historic homes is the lack of grounded electrical outlets. Prior to 1962 the National Electric Code (NEC) did not require homes to have grounded electrical receptacles. When electrical outlets are not grounded there is a higher risk for electrical shock to you and damage to your appliances. In addition, if you live in an older home you have probably noticed that many of your outlets are only equipped for two prongs. Unfortunately, most updated technology, especially those that require lots of power call for three prongs outlets.

Many people go for the quick fix and just buy the plug adapters for their appliances that enable them to use the two-prong outlets. However, this can be unsafe, as these two-prong outlets are not grounded. Others try to play electrician for the day and update the old outlets themselves. The problem is that when they are replacing the outlets they think it is as easy as taking the old outlet off and putting the new three-prong outlet on. However, most of the time some rewiring is required. Then, there are some that take a different approach and just remove the grounding pin (or bottom prong) from their electronics. This technique may sound the most simple, but in reality is the most dangerous. Removing the grounding pin not only completely prevents grounding, but also disrupts the polarization of the appliance. Don’t do this!

 

Updating your electrical outlets and wiring to meet current codes is extremely important for your family’s safety. However, individuals should never assume that they could safely perform the task on their own. Always contact a certificated electrician to complete the job efficiently, effectively, and safely.  Electric Bill’s has been providing quality electrical work to the Middle Tennessee area for over 20 years. Bill and his team are fully licensed, bonded and insured. They specialize in troublesome electrical repairs and renovations, and are fully educated on the current codes. Trust Electric Bill’s with all of your electric problems! Visit their website today for more information.

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