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Discussing the Features of the Loft
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Architect Greg Rochlin and carpenter Bob Ryley are on site to consult on the possibilities for our loft unit.
Discussing the Home Automation System
Discussing the Home Automation System
Bob meets with Tom Morgan of Home Automation Inc to look at the "brain" for the home automation system and then goes on to meet with the wiring ...
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Outdated electrical systems and components should be replaced or upgraded to keep up with the increasing loads of a modern home and the safety ...
Electrical Outlets Safety
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Electrical receptacle outlets in walls and floors may present shock and electrical fire hazards to consumers.
Electrical Quick Test
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You can quickly test electrical devices to determine if they are working or not.
Electrical Wiring
Electrical Wiring
Bob and the electrician, Greg, go over the Romex electrical wiring and how to protect and make this installation look good.
Electrical Wiring the Home
Electrical Wiring the Home
Bob visits Cliff Electric, a three man team, that will performing all the "rough in" wiring in a residence. Bob Owens, the lead electrician, shows ...
Electrical Wiring the Third Floor
Electrical Wiring the Third Floor
Bob meets Brendon Driscoll, the electrician who is installing the new wiring. The initial wiring stage is called the "rough in" where Brendon ...
Electrical Wiring with Metal Studs
Electrical Wiring with Metal Studs
Bob joins electrician Jose Rodriguez as he installs wiring in metal framing at the storm-ready house. Rodriguez uses plastic boxes with plastic ...
Emergency Backup Generators
Emergency Backup Generators
Power outages are inconvenient and can be dangerous. With the right emergency power system time, without power is brief and life inside the home ...
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