DSE Electrical Blog

Solar energy is generated from the heat of the sun which is converted using a range of modern technologies including solar heating and photovoltaics.  According to seia.org, solar energy is the most abundant source of renewable energy these days.  Despite its demand, it has been a subject for debates and criticisms because of its inefficiency and high cost.  However, the constant increase in electricity prices propelled its usage and adoption, especially in many households.  Most homeowners are looking for long-term solutions that are more sustainable rather than using generators, which

As much as home electrical safety is often overlooked or taken for granted, it is extremely crucial to take the necessary precautionary measures.  Taking these measures enhance the safety of the people living in the house (you and your family); protecting your home from damages that can eventually lead to greater mishaps.  Often times, we do not perform the required checks because we don’t realise it should happen or we don’t think it’s important or we just simply run out of time in our ever busy lives.  This can sometimes

Holidays are fantastic because of the cheer and emotions and memories that they elicit.   Decorations become more appealing when they are complemented with lights. It creates a warm and merry glow that jives with the festive season even more.

There are several design considerations for holiday light decorations. You can opt to emphasize the architectural details of your house by achieving the perfect balance. When lighting the front exterior, start at the centre and work your way out to the sides. The simple approach of highlighting the outlines of the gutter

The purchase of a house is likely your biggest investment.   If you’re buying a house, it comes with certain guarantees and warranties, however, if you are buying an older home, then be sure to do your due diligence and ensure the asset is everything you hope it to be.   Often a home purchase is an emotional one and you can spend months (sometimes years) searching for just the right place.   It feels right, it looks wonderful, it has all the bits and pieces that you want … but don’t let

As a homeowner, you may not be fully aware of how vulnerable your house is.  This makes it an important factor to regularly perform home security or safety checks to ensure utmost safety of your family and loved ones.  An often overlooked factor is when one goes out for a vacation, with no one living in the premises – times like this, it is even more important to perform these checks to make sure that your house and its contents are safe and untouched even when you are not around.

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If you ever decide to selling your house, it is not always the easiest thing to do.  Aside from all the legalities involved, finding the right agent, the main difficulty lies in making the house appealing and valuable to buyers.  Most agents said that the first potential clients to look at your property may not end up being the right one or the one who puts in a genuine offer.  You most likely will have to deal with several (sometimes over a longer period of time) in order to get

More than half of the world’s total population keeps pets in their household. These little companions are becoming significant members of the family.  Thus, everyone wants to keep them safe and happy.  Just like children, the younger animals are particularly curious and are always tempted to bite and chew anything they can get into their mouths.  Electrical components are, at all times, at stake from growing teeth, gnawing claws and powerful beaks.

Any kind of electrical hazard is deemed detrimental to a pet’s life.  An electrical shock is a serious emergency

Preventive maintenance of home electrical devices helps ensure both safety as well as economic benefit.  We all know that in the long-term if we keep something well-maintained and cared for, it lasts longer and costs less in repairs.   This applies to everything from your teeth to your car.

Some household owners might forego the routine of having regular maintenance on the fundamental electrical equipment inside of their homes.  That shouldn’t be the case. It is wise to undertake maintenance for all of the electrical material fittings, devices and appliances around the

Hiring an electrical contractor is the one thing when it comes to repair, renovation or new work – whether that be in commercial, industrial or residential areas.  This is because the role of electricians is critical and important. Electrical jobs are not something that should be tackled by any old handy person.  Besides electrical work not completed by the right person, it puts that person at risk, it can void your insurance and can potentially cause thousands (or tens of thousands) of dollars in damages.   Problems arising from electrical failures

A lot of money is spent on outdoor lighting, but please consider LED-based systems which are reliable and efficient, reduce cost and save mother earth.   So let’s look at some outdoor options including accent lighting.

Outdoor Lighting Illumination with Accent Lighting

How proud are you of the exterior of your home or office during daytime?  Why not make it look the same at night or better?  Solve your problem by lighting up the outdoor areas with accent lights.  Accent lighting should be properly placed and in the right area to make it