Happy 2012!

Cheers to all the inventors, innovators, free-thinkers and creators!  It is time for all of us to pool together and help each other, the planet and beyond.  It is truly amazing what humans have been able to create and destroy.  It is a new era, a new time.  This video shows some of the incredible electrical inventions of Nikola Tesla, a futuristic inventor who believed that power and electricity belong to all of us AND it can be harnessed in many ways, something we are still working on improving for the planets survival.  I am looking forward to the days to come.  Hope you enjoy the video!

Useful Tester

I recently returned from Grand Rapids, MI, via Chicago, visiting good friends and helping them with a new home they recently purchased.  I changed out the main panel from a non-tripping, hazardous FPE panel, to a new Cutler-Hammer main panel with a main breaker.  I also corrected outlets throughout the house that were reversed polarity.  The home inspector provided my friend Kate with a very in depth inspection report, including color photos of the tester shown above plugged into the reverse polarity outlets.  This ac outlet ground tester is a quick and easy way to test three-prong outlets for reversed polarity, open ground, open hot, and open neutral.  Every outlet in Kate's house is now correctly wired and ready to go!

Motion Sensor Lights

Motion Sensor Lights are a great way to secure an area of the house that you may not have quick access to.  They usually have a photocell sensor, which switches on the light when it becomes dark.  They are great because once installed, you can leave them to do their job, even while you sleep.  Here are a few photos of a motion sensor light I recently installed.

 

Thank you!

Thank you to Splat Space in Durham, NC for opening up the doors to my electrical presentation.  There was a great turn out and we all learned a lot about electricity!  Splat Space has been a great resource in the Durham area. 

Oct. 26th: Introduction to Basic Resdential Electricity

On Wednesday, October 26th from 7-8pm I will be presenting an introduction to basic residential electricity at Splat Space in downtown Durham, North Carolina. The presentation will cover electrical equipment and safety, followed by an explanation and description of how to test outlets and fixtures, change fuses, reset breakers, add circuits, add outlets, and add switches.
I will also answer any questions you may have. Let’s shed some light on the mystery of electricity!  The presentation is free. 

Splat Space is in the basement of 331 W. Main St.  There is a front and back entrance, you can enter through the back door to the right of Beyu Cafe.  Please r.s.v.p to me by contacting me through the electrician referral link in the upper right if you plan to attend.  Hope to see you there!

More Light Fixtures!

Here is a light fixture I made for Freestyle Palace at Burning Man.  It is made out of a bucket and conduit so it can withstand the wind and elements.  The music on this video is yours truly (L. Cooper) and can be downloaded here.

Light Fixtures

Inspired by my good friends Ashley of Foxy Monster bearhoods and Dida of Dogfork Lamp Arts, I have created some light fixtures that will be traveling with the Foxy Monster bearhood train to festivals over the summer.  The process was incredible.  I love light, light fixtures, mood lighting, theatrical lighting, and thanks to the inspiration and encouragement of my friends, I am excited to continue creating lights and expanding my Wire Runner business in that direction. Here is a slideshow of the two sconces I have made so far.