Category: Electrical Work

Benefits Of Electrical System Upgrades – Sometimes the most important and important part of how a business runs is taken for granted. Take your WiFi, for example. You probably rely heavily on Wi-Fi and Internet access, but you don’t waste time thinking about it… unless there’s a problem, that is.

Electrical panels are essential for the operation, protection and operation of many commercial and industrial applications. However, many business owners and industries have installed one and then don’t think about it again unless there is a problem.

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In our humble opinion, this is a mistake. Panels should always be inspected by an electrical expert, perform performance evaluations, and verify that the technology is safe and up-to-date.

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Now that you have been reminded of the electrical panel, you may be wondering what you should look for and when … Read the rest

Understanding Electrical Panel Labels – Electrical panel labeling is important for four major reasons: 1. it is an electrical code requirement 2. for safety. 3. identify overloaded circuits and 4. easily identify circuit breakers for DIY or renovation projects

We built our house in 2005 and have done more than a few updates over the years. Some of them required me to turn off the circuit breaker in whatever room I was working.

Understanding Electrical Panel Labels

Pretty typical of the time. The wiring is neatly organized and the electrician/s kindly put up charts of what each circuit breaker is designed for.

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But you’ll notice that the diagram doesn’t match the circuit breakers. You will also notice that the circuit breakers themselves are not numbered to match the diagram.

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Diy Electrical Projects – Having free time at home is always a great opportunity to get crafty. With the variety of DIY project ideas available, it’s hard to get bored. These include electrical projects that can effectively transform your living space. Certain ideas, such as adding ice makers or ceiling fans, can improve functionality, while dimmers or outdoor string lights can add aesthetic value. It should also be noted that electrical work is generally dangerous. But while maintenance tasks like updating an electrical panel usually warrant a professional electrician, these projects can be DIY jobs that you can safely do on your own.

It can be surprising how much a new light fixture can transform a space. For example, you can give your bathroom a small but effective boost by changing fixtures and lighting. The best thing about this project is that it is very simple and straightforward.

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Troubleshooting Electrical Breakers – A sudden loss of power in part of your home naturally sends you to the circuit breaker box. A loose switch will indicate which breaker has tripped. Typically, you can reset the circuit by clicking it completely to the off position and then switching it to the on position. As long as you disconnect anything that is overloading the circuit – such as a power tool you don’t normally use on that circuit – the power should be restored. A circuit that will not reset, however, requires deeper investigation. The problem may be serious and require electrical repairs.

You will need to check all electrical connections in the circuit and identify the problem through a process of elimination. Once you know which outlets, switches, appliances and light fixtures are on the circuit causing the problem, turn off and unplug everything. Turn the breaker to the on … Read the rest