Mario’s All Things Electric Blog
Answering Common Electrical Questions
Licensed electrician, Mario Brattoli, founder of Allstate Electric in Pequannock, New Jersey talks about all things electrical. From common household repairs and emergencies to upgrades and renovations for all sorts of properties, as well as alternative energy, generators, security, and even electric vehicles...Mario talks electric!
Winterizing Your Home: Electrical Tips for a Safe and Warm Winter
Here’s what an electrician would recommend for winterizing your home to keep it safe, efficient, and comfortable.
The Dangers of DIY Electrical Work at Home: 5 Key Risks
Do It Yourself projects around the house can be rewarding, but when it comes to electrical work, it’s best left to the professionals.
What Causes Circuit Breakers to Keep Tripping?
A frequently tripping circuit breaker is a sign of more serious problems.
Choosing the Right Home Generator System
Selecting the right generator is a significant decision that involves more than just picking a product off the shelf.
Choosing the Perfect Exterior Lighting for Aesthetics and Security
Exterior lighting should both enhance the beauty of the property while also providing a layer of security.
Allstate Electric Named as a Tesla Preferred Installer of EV Charging Stations
Mario Brattoli, head of Allstate Electric LLC of Pequannock, New Jersey announces that his firm has been named as a preferred installer of Tesla Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
DIY Electrical Work - Not Worth the Risks
If you ask most home owners, which DIY (Do It Yourself) project that they would most avoid, electrical work is probably top on their list. Why? For most people, electricity is scary.
Avoiding Common Household Electrical Problems
Last year, almost 60,000 homes in the US were damaged or destroyed by fire caused by an electrical problem. But common electrical problems can be avoided with basic knowledge and some common sense.
Understanding Light Bulbs
Selecting a light bulb seems pretty straight forward until you are standing in the light bulb isle at the grocery store or Home Depot trying to choose from hundreds of bulbs that all look the same. Watts, lumens, LED, halogen, florescent, it's all pretty confusing.
4 Reasons Your Home Needs landscape Lighting
Who needs landscape lighting? YOU DO! Ask a realtor, an insurance agent, or a police officer and you will find that they all recommend landscape lighting for your home. But why? Unless your home is in Architectural Digest, how does landscape lighting benefit you?
Understanding Circuit Breakers
Most home owners have been there....standing in front of a metal box in the basement, flashlight in one hand, either trying to flick switches back and forth until the lights come back on or scared to touch anything for fear of being electrocuted or setting the house on fire.....
Understanding Outlets
What's to understand? You push the plug into the hole in the wall, your appliance turns on....simple!
Right? But as anyone who has ever plugged a window box air conditioner or a vacuum cleaner into an outlet, only to have the circuit breaker trip and the house go dark knows....all outlets are not created equal.
Choosing an Electrician
If you are like most people, you only think about your home electrical system when the power bill comes or when there is an emergency. Thinking about your electrical usage and how you can save money is a great idea...but waiting until an emergency to choose an electrician is not.