Electrical Code Violations
Indoor & Outdoor Ceiling Fans: There is a Difference!
Indoor & Outdoor Ceiling Fans: There is a Difference By Tim Jackson | Jul 15, 2011 Ceiling fans enhance our indoor lives with a cooling breeze in the Summer and a beneficial circulation of warm air in the Winter. However, the benefits of ceiling fans are not exclusive to indoor environments. Outdoor ceiling fans can…
Read MoreIs my electrical panel safe? | 14 Point Electrical Panel Inspection
Is My Electrical Panel Safe: 14 Point Electrical Panel Inspection By Tim Jackson | Jan 15, 2011 Most insurance companies recommend that your home electrical panel be inspected and maintained once every three years, yet the majority of homes are never inspected or maintained until a problem develops. Flickering lights, buzzing and sizzling noises…
Read MoreWhat’s That Green Wire For?
What’s The Green Wire For? By Kenny Jackson | Jun 22, 2012 One of the most common problems we find with electrical installations, whether it be a do it yourself renovation, or even new construction, is finding that the ground connection is not properly terminated to light fixtures, switches and outlets. They will work without…
Read MoreThree Prong Outlet Vs Four Prong Cord
Three Prong Outlet vs. Four Prong Cord By Tim Jackson | Nov 03, 2011 If you own a home that was built prior to the mid 90’s and have had to replace your electric clothes dryer or range, you have most likely run into the dilemma of how to plug a 4-prong cord into an…
Read MoreWhen To Upgrade Your Electrical System to Current Code
When to Upgrade Your Electrical System to Current Code By Gordon Watts | Apr 20, 2011 The following is an excerpt from a recent complaint posted on a consumer reporting website by a homeowner regarding an electrician in Atlanta: He told me (the electrician) he couldn’t connect the pool pump unless he did all this…
Read MoreWhen Should You Replace Your Electrical Panel?
When Should You Replace Your Electrical Panel? By Kenny Jackson | Mar 23, 2011 If you have a Federal Pacific “Stab Lok” circuit breaker panel in your home you need to be aware of the frequent problems inherent with these panels. Even if you have been living in the same house for many years and…
Read MoreHow to Change a Kitchen Range from Electric to Gas or Gas to Electric
How to Change a Kitchen Range From Electric to Gas or Gas to Electric By Tim Jackson | Feb 03, 2011 A frequent question we receive at Belco Electric is one concerning replacing a gas stove with an electric range or vice versa. Often people may be buying a new home and are in the…
Read MoreHow to Avoid a Power Outage while using your Hair Dryer
How to Avoid a Power Outage While Using Your Hair Dryer By Tim Jackson | Dec 29, 2010 Question: Every time my wife uses the hair dryer, it trips the fuse and shuts down the power. How do I fix this without completely overhauling my electrical system in the house? This is a frequent question…
Read More5 Troubleshooting Tips for Restaurant Ventilation Hood System
5 Troubleshooting Tips for Restaurant Ventilation Hood System By Joey Heard | Dec 17, 2010 Ventilation hoods are critical to your restaurant. Here are some helpful tips you can try the next time your ventilation hood is not working: Is the power switch for the hoods on? The switch is usually located on the…
Read More10 Electrical Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
10 Electrical Safety Tips for the Holiday Season By Gordon Watts | Dec 14, 2010 As the holidays approach, many of us will be using lights and other electrical devices to decorate our homes. As we do this, we need to be mindful of the dangers that are always present when electricity is being used.…
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