by vwheeler1 | Mar 12, 2025 | Electrical Safety
Keep your drone in sight at all times. Never fly drones (or kites, or balloons!) near powerlines or substations. Don’t leave drones charging overnight, the batteries could overcharge and cause a fire or explosion. Never fly near airports or airfields. Only fly your...
by vwheeler1 | Mar 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
During the coldest part of the year, families often use electrical space heaters to add a little more warmth to areas inside the home.Follow these safety tips with safety tips with space heaters: Position them away from flammable materials, and outside of normal paths...
by vwheeler1 | Feb 22, 2021 | Electrical Safety, Experiments, Uncategorized
Welcome to Louie’s News! This is the place to look for the latest news, experiments, activities and other great materials for your...
by vwheeler1 | Feb 22, 2021 | Experiments, Uncategorized
Water is often used as an analogy when teaching basic science concepts of electricity; the relationship between voltage and amperage is often compared to the volume and speed of water traveling through various sized pipes. The following activity uses water to teach...
by vwheeler1 | Feb 22, 2021 | Electrical Safety, Uncategorized
While we are in the palm of winter’s icy grip, keep these 6 electrical safety tips in mind as you keep out the cold. Use space heaters safely and sparingly.Keep space heaters a minimum of four feet from furniture, drapes or clothes and never leave them unattended when...
