3 Old Electrical Panels that Should be Replaced
Failures of electrical panels can result in dangerous electrical arcing between the circuit breaker and b...
NEC 2017 Code Updates for GFCIs – Part 2
As mentioned in Part 1, GFCI requirements have been updated in the NEC 2017 edition. Changes to NEC code...
NEC 2017 Code Updates for GFCIs – Part 1
A hazardous ground fault occurs when an unintended electrical path between an electrical current source a...
Typical Home Electrical Codes for Safety
Standardized electrical codes from the NEC (National Electrical Code) are for the safety of homeowners an...
Electrifying Spring & Summer Remodeling Projects
Spring and summer are great times to schedule remodeling projects because the weather is nicer and they c...
Make Your Older Home Safer with ESFI Safety Tips – Part 2
As discussed in Part 1, electrical fires occur in almost 48,000 homes every year, causing more than 1,500...
Make Your Older Home Safer with ESFI Safety Tips – Part 1
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) statistics found there are almost 48,000 home electrical fire...
Electrical Fire Dangers Caused by Arc Faults
Arc faults are a dangerous electrical problem in American homes. In the U.S., more than 50% of the nearly...
Replacing Your Fuse Box with Circuit Breakers – Part 2
As discussed in Part 1, replacing your fuse box with circuit breakers will give your home’s electrical sy...
Replacing Your Fuse Box with Circuit Breakers – Part 1
If you live in an older home, you may find an obsolete fuse box, along with outdated insulation and wires...