Dim Lights?

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Ever wonder why your lights go dim? Lights go dim for various reasons. Sometimes it can be because lights share a circuit with large appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners). Another reason could be because of corroded wiring. Broken or loose neutral wire can cause lights to go dim. 

If you're lights are going dim the source of the problem can be either the light bulb itself or something much more serious. You should hire a professional, licensed, and insured electrician to troubleshoot any wiring and circuitry problems in your home.

Source: http://www.elocalelectricians.com/blog/what-causes-lights-to-dim-574 

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Check out these outdoor electrical safety tips from Minnesota Power:

Never touch or approach downed power lines. Always assume that downed wires are energized. Call Minnesota Power immediately to report downed wires at 1-800-228-4966. Keep ladders, antennas, long-handled equipment and other conductive objects away from power lines. Never use electric tools near water or in the rain. Don't fly kites near electric lines. If kite string gets caught in a power line, leave it alone; don't try to remove the string from the line. Instead, call Minnesota Power for assistance. Never climb a utility pole or a tree that is near electric wires. Never enter a substation or fenced enclosure that surrounds electrical equipment. The fenced-off area is extremely dangerous.

Source: http://www.mnpower.com