Republican House members are preparing themselves to take a stand to save the incandescent light bulb.

Monday, the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 2417, the Better Use of Light Bulbs (BULB) Act, a bill to repeal the federal ban on the incandescent light bulb, contained in a 2007 energy law.

Sponsored by Texas Republican Rep. Joe Barton, the bill would protect Americans’ ability to use the kind of light bulbs they want and not be forced to use mercury containing light sources such as compact fluorescent lights. Read More

As Electrical Contractors we have mixed feelings about the ban and this legislation to reverse it. The light bulb is perhaps the single most important invention by Thomas Edison. He worked on the invention in his two labs right here in New Jersey and Menlo Park NJ was the first city in the Nation to be lit by the Edison Light bulb, To see it banned is extreamly sad, but there are much more energy effecient lighting choices now.

Most of the reasoning for wanting to reverse the ban is that CFL flourescent lamps, that are widely replacing the Incandescent lamp contain mercury. However, there is a better although more costly choice that saves even more energy without mercury, which is the up and coming LED lamps. We predict that LED Lamp is the future of lighting to replace the Edison Incandescent Light Bulb.

Explore More At AEDSLLC ~ Explore Our YouTube Channel

New Jersey & Solar Not So Perfect Together

There is considerable confusion about whether an Electrical Contractor's License and Business Permit is required for solar-photovoltaic (SPV) installations in New Jersey.

The answer, direct from NJ's Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors who regulate the Electrical Contracting Industry in NJ is; with the exception of owners of single family homes performing the installation of PV panels on own home themselves is yes. See letter published in the NJ Construction Code Communicator Here

N.J.S.A. 45:5A-1 et seq., known as "The Electrical Contractors Licensing Act of 1962", States; "No person shall advertise, enter into, engage in, or work in a business as an electrical contractor unless they have secured a business permit and a license from the New Jersey Board of Electrical Contractors (the Board)."

The term "electrical contractor" is defined as a person who engages in the business of contracting to install, erect, repair, or alter electrical equipment for the generation, transmission, or utilization of electrical energy (N.J.S.A. 45:5A-2(d)).

SPV systems, by definition, are electrical work. They are a series of components that generate (the SPV panels), transmit, and/or utilize electrical energy. Any person engaged in installing, erecting, repairing, etc. such equipment must be an electrical contractor under the provisions of the Act. Read More

The Law applies to all Residential, Commercial, and Institutional, and Industrial installations of Photo Voltaic Panels.

Additionally any person who engages in these activities without a valid Electrical Contractors Business Permit may be charged with a Felony in the State of New Jersey. (151_C.2C21-33 of the New Jersey Statutes) Read Felony Law Here

May is Electrical Safety Month

Visit Our Youtube Channel @ www.youtube.com/aedsllc

Place Safety High On Your Project List!

Do it Yourselfers: Put safety high on your project list!

If summer weather is sprouting thoughts of home improvement projects, you are not alone. Rising temperatures traditionally give rise to more remodeling, repairs, maintenance, landscaping and construction projects both inside and outside the home

Whether it’s putting in a new deck, remodeling, or landscaping, Advanced Electric Design & Service urges everyone to take precautions, particularly when working around electrical equipment and overhead power lines. Make sure electric tools are in good working order, with cords free from frays and cracked insulation. Be sure to use ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection when using power tools.

For added protection consider the installation of ARC Fault Circuit breakers on your existing circuits. More on ARC Fault Here

Explore More on Electrical Safety at Advanced Electric Design & Services's Youtube Channel
@ http://www.youtube.com/aedsllc or Click Here

FloodPak Series FPL-Featuring Philips LifeLED™ Technology

Stonco’s new FloodPak is the ultimate in exterior lighting versatility. It is the perfect blend of performance, flexibility and architectural design.

The FloodPak is three fixtures in one! It’s a high performance cutoff luminaire for perimeter and site lighting. Rotate it 22.5° and it’s a semi-cutoff luminaire offering forward throw. Rotate it to 45° for floodlighting or turn it over to create indirect/accent lighting—the possibilities are endless.

The High-output LED FloodPak is a perfect blend of architectural design and performance. It Functions in environments with temperatures that range from -30°C to 40°C and can be surface mounted in various positions for forward throw with semi-cut-off.

The FloodPak can also be pole mounted or ground mounted using mounting accessories and is available in a variety of designer colors.

Its Patented LifeLED™ Optical System individually controls the placement of light in the target area minimizing glare. LEDs have an average rated life of 60,000 hours.

Explore More at AEDSLLC

LED Lighting Retrofit

Advanced Electric Design & Service offers economical LED solutions and addresses the need for more energy efficient, sustainable lighting. Retrofit modules convert existing incandescent downlights into energy efficient LED downlights using the latest in LED technology.

Achieving general illumination with LED has finally arrived with the introduction of LED recessed retrofit fixtures. High output warm white LED sources (2750K or 3500K), dimmable integral power modules, and optimal light distribution patterns all combine in these fixtures to showcase cutting-edge technology for functional lighting purposes. These recessed products represent the future of recessed lighting and the benchmark of LED lighting performance for general residential lighting.

Fixture trims are designed and UL Classified to mount into existing standard 6" recessed housings including products by Capri, Commercial electric, Emerald, Halo, Intense, Juno, Lithonia, Nora, WAC and others.

Click Here For More Info

Explore More More at AEDSLLC

GE Unveils Home Version Of Its WattStation Electric-Car Charger.

GE has launched their new residential electric-car charger that promises to be faster and more user-friendly than traditional charging stations. The new GE WattStation is a residential version of the companies public charger released in July.

The home WattStation will lower the time it takes to charge from 12 to 18 hours for a standard charger to as few as 4 to 8 hours, assuming a full-cycle charge for a 24 kWh battery.
"The residential GE WattStation design is friendly and so simple to adopt that it will literally change one's life overnight: No more trips to the gas station, something that surely no one will miss," Company spokesman Yves Behar said in a statement.
The WattStation will also tap into the smart-grid technology managed by utility companies, allowing them to manage the overall impact of electric cars on their local and regional power grids.
will provide the names of certified electricians who can install the charger at a consumer's home.

As a Service Magic Certified Contractor we have teamed up with GE to help roll out their new Wattstation car charging system. Advanced Electric Design & Service provides consumers with our award winning electric contracting services for the purchase and or installation of the new GE Wattstopper Electric car charging system in homes throughout New Jersey.

Through its GE Capital financing arm, GE will also offer consumers financing to help pay for the WattStation over time.

Explore AEDSLLC

Protect Your Valueable Electronic Equipment with Surge Protection

Chances are your home and its contents are not protected from lightning & surges. Most wait until it is to late and they have suffered a loss before they consider a Whole House Surge Suppressor, waiting until you have lost appliances and sensitive electronic equipment that costs thousands of dollars is to late, The cost of protecting your home is far less than your potential loss.

With Energy usage on the rise, and the number of electronics in the home increasing rapidly, now is the time to start conserving energy and protecting these investments with a clean power system. SteadyPower provides a cost-effective, single-installation way to protect the entire home from electrical surges and spikes while conditioning incoming electricity to optimize power factor and reduce static-causing line noise.

Typical residential and light commercial power sources allow hundreds of spikes and surges each day to reach valuable electronic equipment in the home. While these voltage spikes come from many sources (power fluctuations, lightning, static electricity, etc), all can cause damage to televisions, stereos, computers, security systems, and other costly electronics. In the event of a surge or spike which enters the home through the main line, SteadyPower is designed to cut off the flow of electricity and block the surge, keeping damage to appliances and electronics to a minimum.

SteadyPower connects directly to your main circuit breaker box and immediately begins helping to prolong the life span and efficiency of appliances and electronic equipment throughout your entire electrical system. Steady Power comes with a Limited 10 year, $25,000 warranty.

*SteadyPower must be installed by a licensed qualified electrical contractor.