Take the Right Steps When Rewiring Your Home – Part 2
As discussed in Part 1, replacing and upgrading a home’s wiring is a big and costly project, but it is of...
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...
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...
Get Your Home Wired this Fall!
Rewiring an older home and adding or replacing electrical components will help ensure your family’s safet...
The Importance of Dedicated Circuits for Your Home
Assigned a specific purpose, a dedicated circuit is equipped with its own circuit breaker in the electric...
Key Changes to the 2017 NEC Code – Part 2
As discussed in Part 1, the new edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70), places mor...