GFCI Receptacle Installation
How to Troubleshoot a GFCI Receptacle
How to Troubleshoot a GFCI Receptacle By Tim Jackson | Dec 20, 2010 GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. The GFCI is a device designed to provide protection to users from electric shock. This special receptacle works by constantly monitoring the flow of electricity in a circuit. If a loss is detected, the…
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 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 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 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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