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Nickle News and Blog
At Nickle Electrical Companies, we have acquired a vast wealth of knowledge and experience since our founding more than 30 years ago. With our blog, it is our hope to pass on some of that knowledge and experience to you. We cover a wide variety of topics, from current events, company news, and latest industry trends to subjects like common electrical terms, where we break down industry terms into easy to understand concepts. We also answer commonly asked questions like “What do electrical wire colors mean?” or “What is the difference between two prong plugs and three prong plugs?”
Flame-resistant vs. non-flammable PPE
Electrocution is second-leading cause of worker deaths on construction sites. And burns are the most common shock-related injury. To prevent
Types of building construction
Construction comes in all different shapes and sizes. Literally. Sometimes those shapes and sizes are determined by the type of
12 greatest construction projects in history
Great Pyramid of Giza – Egypt The oldest and last existing Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, construction began on
Popular construction apps
According to the Pew Research Center, 58 percent of American adults owned a smartphone or tablet in 2014 and spent
Keeping a construction site clean
When you think of a construction site, the words “clean” and “organized” don’t usually come to mind. Multiple companies and
Celebrate women in construction
In just a few days we can start celebrating Women in Construction week. March 6-12 marks the National Association of
What is a GFCI and how to reset one
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is now standard for electrical installation in certain areas of a residence to protect
Read your electric meter
We all expect those monthly electric bills. We check the total, maybe compare it to other months and grumble about
