Cutting Straight Lines in PVC Board While in The Field

Check out this latest tutorial on how to cut straight lines in PVC board using items you keep on your work truck. Josh, one of the owners of Lumen Brothers Electric gives a quick and helpful demonstration of how we cut clean, straight lines in PEX board while working in the field.

Check out the full video on our Lumen Brothers YouTube Channel by searching “Lumen Brothers Electric” in YouTube. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our new channel for more pro-tips, product reviews and helpful hints to our clients for all of your home’s electrical questions. More videos to come!

Now, we are not carpenters, we are electricians, so any carpenters watching this (or our YouTube video) please feel free to add your expertise in the comment section below. We’re always looking for new ways to get better at what we do. Hope you find the full video helpful!

How To Know When It’s Time To Upgrade Your Electrical Service

Have you ever wondered whether or not you should replace your electrical service panel? What’s the best way to tell if your electrical service is in need of a replacement? Check out this video below for a little more information on just what to look for and what to do when the time comes to replace it. Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe to gain access to upcoming home electrical tutorials, product reviews, discussions and tips.

Lutron Caseta and Pico Remote for your home

Adding a new switch location inside your home can sometimes be a time consuming project, depending on your home. Some homes, such as split-levels and historic homes can present interesting obstacles as far as fishing wire through walls is concerned. Historically, we electricians have always had to cut into the drywall or plaster and run wires the old fashioned way. We really had no other option, but recently, there have been great advancements in wireless electrical devices for your home. One of the devices that we, at Lumen Brothers Electric use frequently is Lutron’s in-wall dimmer switch / remote control combo called the Lutron Caseta and Pico. The Caseta is a hard-wired dimmer switch that operates similarly to any other dimmer you may have in your home. It does, however, offer a very sleek digital LED display that allows you to dim your lights and preset the dimming levels to your liking. It’s really a nice device.

But what sets the Caseta apart from other dimmer switches is that is pairs with a remote controlled wall switch called Pico. This battery-operated remote control offers the same functions as the hard-wired Caseta, only it can be installed virtually anywhere. You can also pair a number of other Pico remotes to the same Caseta switch. The Lithium battery inside the Pico should last up to 10 years before you need to replace it which really takes this device to the next level. What this means is, instead of cutting into drywall or plaster in order to install a new 3 or 4-way switch, all you have to do is install the Lutron Caseta, pair it with your Pico, install the pico wherever you’d like (within range of the Caseta) and you’re all set.

If you want to take it a step further, Lutron offers a Bridge that pairs your Caseta device to your smart phone so you can control your lighting from just about anywhere. Going on vacation and want your home to look inhabited? Lutron has you covered. These little devices have been a game changer for us here at Lumen Brothers. We live and work in historic Frederick Maryland and many of the homes we service are built like tanks. Sometimes the labor required to repair the damage to plaster walls is prohibitive to doing the electrical work in the first place. Now, with the Caseta and Pico, that problem is solved.

Contact Lumen Brothers today to inquire about installing some of these smart switches throughout your home by visiting our “Contact” page and filling out our online form today.

Meet Your New Electricians

Hey everyone, and welcome to our website. I’d like to take a moment to thank you for checking us out and to introduce us. We are a two-person, service electrical company located in downtown Frederick MD. We specialize in everything from electrical service panel upgrades, lighting design and installation and smart home upgrades to diagnosis and repair of everyday electrical issues. If you’re in the market for an electrician that you can depend on, look no further.

This is our first year in business and we’ve got some big plans for community outreach in and around the Frederick area. This includes supporting local businesses through cross-marketing as well as classes and meet-and-greet nights with local tradespeople in order to expand the community’s awareness of the tradespeople operating in your area. We are very exited to meet all of you! Feel free to fill out our form on our ‘Contact’ page and we will reach out soon to schedule an appointment.

We are licensed and insured and ready to make a difference.

Lumen Brothers Electric Company