Rick's Daily Tips

How can panelboards improve efficiency through optimizing power distribution and more?

Posted on May 20, 2025

Efficient power distribution is vital for smooth operations across industries, commercial spaces, and even large residential complexes. Unreliable systems not only cause energy wastage but also
increase downtime and maintenance costs.

This is where a well-designed panelboard comes into play, acting as a central point for distributing electrical power safely and systematically. Modern panelboards do far more than manage circuits. [Read more…]

How to choose the right Surge Protector for your computer (and other devices)

Posted on May 16, 2025

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Most everyone has lost at least one appliance or electronic device due to a power surge or lightning strike at some point.

But a quality surge protector can help protect your valuable equipment from damage during the next one (and believe me, there WILL be a next one).

For maximum protection, it’s essential that you choose the best surge protector for the device(s) in question. [Read more…]

How to quickly find a good meeting point halfway between two locations

Posted on May 15, 2025

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Have you ever had to make plans to meet someone at a place that was halfway between your two locations?

If so, you might have found it a bit difficult to find an appropriate meeting place in the general vicinity of the half-way point.

Well, there’s a fantastic web tool called Meetways that makes finding the most appropriate halfway meeting place between any two locations an absolute breeze. [Read more…]